New Book Bihar Board Class 6 English Chapter 7 Solutions are available here. This provides all questions and answers of chapter 7 – “Neem Baba” for free. It follows the new English Book of Bihar Board Class 6 – Poorvi.
Chapter 7 – Neem Baba is an interesting conversation between a girl named Amber and a wise neem tree. Through their talk, we learn how the neem tree helps us in many ways – from curing illnesses to protecting crops. Neem Baba shares its many names, uses in medicine, and how it benefits farmers. This chapter shows us why the neem tree is called the “village pharmacy” in India. Below are the Bihar Board Class 6 English Chapter 7 – Neem Baba Question Answers to help you understand all the wonderful uses of this special tree.
Bihar Board Class 6 English Chapter 7 Solutions
Contents
| Class | 6 |
| Subject | English (Poorvi) |
| Chapter | 7. Neem Baba |
| Board | Bihar Board |
ACTIVITIES BEFORE WE READ
1. A tree is useful to us in many ways. Mention some of these uses. Write them in the picture given below.
Ans:
- Trees give us oxygen to breathe
- Trees provide shade from the hot sun
- Trees give us fruits to eat
- Trees give us wood for making furniture
- Trees are home to birds and animals
- Trees help stop soil erosion
- Trees give us medicines
2. Neem is a common tree in our country. Discuss in groups of four and fill Columns A and B with what you know about the neem tree and what you want to know.
Ans:
| Column A What do you know? | Column B What do you want to know? |
|---|---|
| Neem leaves are bitter | How long does a neem tree live? |
| Neem is used in medicines | Why are neem leaves bitter? |
| Neem helps keep insects away | Which countries grow neem trees? |
| Neem has a strong smell | How many types of medicines can be made from neem? |
LET US DISCUSS
From page number 77.
Amber found many facts about the neem tree from Neem Baba. Fill up the fact sheet based on what Neem Baba told her.
Ans:
| Common name: | Neem | Given by: Iranians |
| Period of birth: | Millions of Years Ago | |
| Born at: | North India or Myanmar | |
| Found in: | Asian, African Countries, and Parts of America | |
| Common names: | Nimba, Nimbaca, Nimb, Nim, Leemba, Nimori, Nimo, Nimbe, Nimbamond | |
| Names given by scientists: | 1. Bitter grace of God | 2. Nature’s gift to man |
| Names given by others: | 1. Magic tree | 2. The tree of the twentieth century |
LET US DISCUSS
From page number 80.
1. How is neem useful to farmers?
Ans: Neem is very helpful to farmers. They powder the seeds of the neem tree and mix them with water. Then they spray this mixture on their crops. This keeps away harmful insects like termites, locusts, and other pests that can damage crops. Neem also helps stop mosquitoes from breeding in water near farms.
2. Mention some of the uses of the neem tree.
Ans: The neem tree has many uses in our daily life. Furniture made from neem wood doesn’t get damaged by termites. People put neem leaves with stored clothes and grains to protect them from insects. Neem trees clean the air around us. Many people use neem twigs to brush their teeth every morning.
LET US THINK AND REFLECT
1. You just read about the Neem tree. Write any two facts that surprised you the most.
Ans: Two surprising facts about the neem tree are:
- All parts of the neem tree (leaves, bark, roots, seeds) have medicinal value and can be used to make different medicines.
- Furniture made from neem wood is naturally protected from termites, so it lasts much longer than other wooden furniture.
2. Complete the following sentences.
(a) The old man asked Amber to call him Neem Baba because _____.
Ans: he had been planting neem trees all his life.
(b) Neem seed powder protects crops from _____.
Ans: termites, mosquitoes, insects and locusts.
(c) _____ is a cost-effective method to stop mosquitoes from breeding in stagnant water.
Ans: Spraying powdered neem seeds mixed with water
(d) One reason why doctors advise us to use neem leaves for someone suffering from measles is _____.
Ans: because neem leaves kill germs, prevent infection from spreading, and help cool the patient’s body.
3. Why can Neem Baba not remember the year when he was born?
Ans: Neem Baba cannot remember the year when he was born because he is extremely old. He says that millions of years have passed since his birth.
4. Which parts of the neem tree are used to make medicines?
Ans: All parts of the neem tree are used for making medicines. This includes the leaves, bark, seeds, roots, and even the flowers.
LET US LEARN
2. Words that tell us what a person is doing are called verbs. In the table given below, match the verbs in the first column showing action in the present to verbs in the second column showing action in the past. Make a sentence with any one form of the verb. One has been done for you.
Ans:
| Present | Past | Answer | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. become | a. made | (d) Became | I want to become a teacher when I grow up. |
| 2. find | b. gave | (e) Found | I find reading very enjoyable. |
| 3. make | c. told | (a) Made | My mother makes delicious food every day. |
| 4. discover | d. became | (f) Discovered | Scientists discover new things through experiments. |
| 5. tell | e. found | (c) Told | Please tell me the way to the library. |
| 6. give | f. discovered | (b) Gave | My friends give me birthday presents every year. |
LET US LISTEN
You will now listen to a boy speaking to his mother. As you listen, select the correct statements. (refer to page 101 for transcript)
(a) The mother was surprised to know that Peepal Baba had planted trees all over the country.
(b) The mother disliked the work being done by Peepal Baba.
(c) The mother wanted to know more about Peepal Baba.
(d) The boy decided to take care of trees by listening to Peepal Baba’s Journey.
(e) The boy was worried about what his teacher had told him.
Ans: Here are the correct statements –
(a) The mother was surprised to know that Peepal Baba had planted trees all over the country.
(c) The mother wanted to know more about Peepal Baba.
(d) The boy decided to take care of trees by listening to Peepal Baba’s journey.
LET US WRITE
You have read about Neem Baba and learnt many things about the neem tree. Look at the trees in your neighborhood and write a paragraph about any one tree that you like.
- Where it is (roadside/park, etc.)
- How it looks (height, tree trunk, leaves, flowers, etc.)
- Why you like it (shade, medicinal properties, shelter, beauty, etc.)
- Give a title to your paragraph.
Ans:
Title – The Mango Tree in My Garden
In my garden stands a beautiful mango tree. It is about twenty feet tall with a thick, strong trunk that is brown in color. The tree has many branches full of dark green leaves that are shaped like long ovals. In spring, the tree gets covered with small yellowish flowers that have a sweet smell. It gives us delicious mangoes every summer that are sweet and juicy. During hot days, its thick shade keeps our garden cool.
