NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English Lesson 6 Spices That Heal Us
Let us think and reflect
I. Read the given lines and answer the following questions.
‘When I was a child, I learnt them from my grandmother. She used to find
cures for most of the weather-related common illnesses in the kitchen.’
1. Where exactly in the kitchen did her grandmother find the cures?
Answer
Grandmother found the cures in her kitchen among the spices she used in her cooking.
2. Give one example of weather-related common illnesses.
Answer
Cough and cold.
3. What kind of relationship did the speaker have with her grandmother?
Answer
Grandmother was affectionate towards her grandchildren.
II Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.
Daadi soaked methi seeds overnight and drank the water in the morning
to manage ________________ and _____________________.
Answer
Daadi soaked methi seeds overnight and drank water in the morning to manage sugar levels and body weight.
III Circle the spice that is not useful for body pain according
to Daadi’s letter.
1. Turmeric 2. Fennel seeds
3. Ginger 4. Black pepper
Answer
(c) Fennel seeds
IV Why did Daadi ask Vikram and Vaibhavi to share the natural cures with
their friends?
Answer
Daadi wanted Vikram and Vaibhavi to share the natural cures with their friends so that they could get the benefit out of it.
V What was Daadi’s final advice to Vikram and Vaibhavi?
Answer
Daadi’s final advice to Vikram and Vaibhavi was to go into the kitchen and search for the herbs and seeds mentioned and use them under the supervision of an elderly person.
VI How do we know that natural cures are passed from one generation
to another?
Answer
Daadi was the oldest member of the family. She was not a doctor, therefore she must have learned their uses from her parents and grandparents and must have successfully used them in her lifetime. Now she was sharing with her grandchildren.
VII Why do you think we should know about the healing properties
of spices?
Answer
We should know about the healing properties of spices because they are easily available in our kitchen. They have no side effects and can give relief easily.
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