Very Short Answer Questions: Growing up with Nature

Q1. What was special about Reena and Amit’s village?
Ans: It became a fully solar-powered village.

Q2. What tree is called the “Flame of the Forest”?
Ans: The Palash tree.

Q3. What is Palash known as in Gujarat?
Ans: Kesuda.

Q4. What materials are used to make traditional village houses?
Ans: Clay, hay, cow dung, and other natural materials.

Q5. What was Reena and Amit’s grandmother painting with?
Ans: Natural dyes made from flowers, leaves, and stones.

Q6. What is Gond art?
Ans: A traditional painting form using natural colours to depict nature.

Q7. What are earthen pots lined with to protect grains?
Ans: Neem leaves.

Q8. What are bamboo baskets coated with for storage?
Ans: Cow dung.

Q9. Who are the Jenu Kurubas?
Ans: A tribe from Karnataka known for collecting honey.

Q10. What does the word “Jenu” mean?
Ans: Honey.

Q11. What natural mixture did Dada ji use to repel mosquitoes?
Ans: Neem oil.

Q12. Name one medicinal plant.
Ans: Indian basil (Tulsi).

Q13. What should be kept in a first-aid box?
Ans: Basic medicines, bandages, and antiseptic cream.

Q14. What are Sacred Groves?
Ans: Small forest patches protected by local communities.

Q15. What are Sacred Groves important for?
Ans: Protecting trees, wildlife, and cultural traditions.

Q16. What tree is worshipped during Vat Purnima?
Ans: Banyan tree.

Q17. Name the festival associated with elephants in Kaziranga.
Ans: Kaziranga Elephant Festival.

Q18. What are two ways to protect nature?
Ans: Say no to plastic and plant more trees.

Q19. What happens if we overuse wood from forests?
Ans: Forests get depleted.

Q20. What simple activity can help birds?
Ans: Keep food and water for them.