Leaf

D1.What does a leaf do for the plant?

Ans;A leaf prepares food for the plant by the process of photosynthesis. So leaf is called the kitchen of the plant.

D2.To what use were some   leaves put by saints in olden days?

Ans:In olden days saint uses some leaf like palm leaf to write poem, verse, sloka , epic & documents.

D3.State  two uses of leaves in our food.

Ans:Two uses of leaves in our food are:-

1)leaves like coriander &curry leaves are used to garnish the food.

2)leaves like mustard & methi are  used as vegetable.

D4.Name any two articles where one can find leaf designs.

Ans:The two articles where one can find leaf design are saree

Border  and curtain.

D5.How is   compost useful for plants and crops?

Ans:The compost helps the plant and crop to grow better without affecting the soil fertility.

E1.State any three uses of leaves.

Ans: Three uses of leaves are-

1)Leaves like coriander and curry leaf are used for garnishing the food.

2) Tulsi, mint & neem leaves  are used  as medicine.

3)Areca leaf, banana leaf & lotus leaf are used as plates.

E2.Why do plants shed their leaves?

Ans:Plants shed their leaves for the following reasons:-

1)To throw out waste  material

2)To lose excess  temperature

3)leaves become old and functionless

4)New leaf  can grow in place of the old one.

E3.How can compost be made?

Ans:The compost can be prepared in the following ways:

1) Collect the fallen dry leaves along with kitchen waste.

2) Dump the collected dry leaves and kitchen waste in a pit and covered with moist soil.

3)Allow the pit  for two to three months.

4) After two to three months the compost is ready to use. 

Extra Question answer

Q2state true or false

a)We should burn the dry leaves.

b)curry leaves are good for eye sight.

C)The flower of cabbage is used as vegetable.

d)The green part of the plant is root.

e)Plant  shed their leaves to throw out harmful substances.

f)compost are good for plant growth.

Q3.Write name of two leaves which add aroma to food.

Ans;curry leaf  & coriander.

Q4.write name of leaf which are used as vegetable.

Ans: Cabbage, methi  & mustard.

Value based question

Q1.State the values  or qualities displayed by Rahul.

Ans:Values displayed by Rahul are

1)Helpful

2) concerned for environment

3) Leadership

Q2.Why should leaves not be burnt?

Ans: Leaves should not be burnt because smoke produced by burning leaves causes air pollution.

Q3.Have you ever helped any of ‘our helper’? How?

 Ans: Yes ,I have helped my ………………… Iby……………………………………………………………………