NIOS Class 10 English Chapter 21 Solution – The Village Pharmacy
NIOS Class 10 English Solution Chapter 21 The Village Pharmacy. NIOS Class 10 English Chapter 21 Question Answers Download PDF. NIOS Class 10 English Notes.
NIOS Class 10 English Chapter 21 Solution
Board |
NIOS |
Class |
10th (Secondary) |
Subject |
English |
Topic |
Question Answer, Solution, Notes |
The Village Pharmacy
INTEXT QUESTIONS 21.1
1.) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the text
a.) Neema was studying in the __________ standard.
b.) Her father was a ————— by profession.
c.) Neema came home with a ————————— in her hand.
d.) The fire accident took place in —————— in Tamil Nadu.
e.) Neema’s ———— were visiting her family from the village.
Answers
1.) (a) VIII (b) doctor/paediatrician (c) neem sapling (d) Kumbakonam (e) grandparents
2.) Circle the correct meaning of the underlined phrases in the following sentences from among the options given below each sentence.
a.) The country is paying homage to the dead soldiers today.
b.) Sometimes we have to face some tragic circumstances in life.
c.) Her plans to start a business of her own were nipped in the bud when the bank, as well as her friends and relatives refused to give her a loan.
d.) When a person dies we pray for the peace of the departed soul.
Answers
2.) (a)1 (b)2 (c)4 (d) 3
3.) What do you think about the idea of paying homage to loved ones by planting a tree in their memory? Would you plant a tree in memory of a loved one? Why? Answer in about 30 words.
Ans – Yes, it is a wise decision. We always think of someone when we plant a tree in their honour. More trees are grown as a result, which is good for the environment and for us.
INTEXT QUESTIONS 21.2
1.) Answer in one or two words only.
(a) How old was Neema’s grandfather?
Ans – -eighty years
(b) What was about to happen in Neema’s school the following week?
Ans – -science exhibition
(c) How did Neema’s grandfather brush his teeth?
Ans – – neem twigs
(d) What did Neema’s grandfather apply on his face ?
Ans – -neem paste
2.) How did Neema’s father get motivated to become a doctor?
Ans – He observed his grandfather making medications out of different neem tree parts. His interest in medicine was sparked by this.
3.) Why did the villagers call the neem tree ‘the village pharmacy’?
Ans – The neem tree is a store house of useful qualities. Every part of it can be used to cure so many diseases.
4.) . In India medicines have traditionally been prepared from plants, herbs, spices and everyday kitchen ingredients. Our mothers and grandmothers know how to prepare some of these medicines at home. They often use such home remedies to cure small health problems and ailments.
Ans – Find out at least 2 such home-remedies and record in the table below. One example has been provided.
INTEXT QUESTIONS 21.3
1.) Say whether the following statements are true or false:
a) The neem tree can fight many diseases.
b) A neem tree takes very long to grow.
c) The neem tree provides a very cool shade.
d) Neem leaf chutney was part of Gandhi’s diet.
e) The neem tree reduces the fertility of the soil.
f) Neem is an evergreen, perennial tree.
Answers
(a) T
(b) F
(c) T
(d) T
(e) F ,
(f) T
2.) The lesson says that the neem tree and its leaves are effective as an insecticide and fertilizer. Why is this important? Why do you think it is important to use plant-based products as insecticides and fertilizers. Answer in around 50 words.
Ans – The fruits, vegetables, and crops we eat contain traces of dangerous chemicals from chemical-based fertilisers. Even the environment, groundwater, and soil are harmed by them. There are no dangerous chemicals in plant-based products. They either have minimal or no side effects. We can therefore safely use neem-based fertilisers, pesticides, and insecticides.
3.) Neema says, “How blessed I am to be named after the neem tree”. Why do you think Neema said that?
Ans – The word neem, which is the name of a tree with admirable qualities, is where Neema gets her name. The neem tree is very beneficial, healthy, and useful for all of us because of these characteristics. Neema considers it a blessing that this wonderful tree shares a name with her own.