NCERT Solutions for Class 6 English Unit 3 Chapter 1 Neem Baba

This worksheet provides complete and accurate NCERT Solutions for Chapter 1, "Neem Baba," from Class 6 English, Poorvi. The chapter introduces students to the importance of the neem tree in India, highlighting its medicinal uses, environmental benefits, and cultural significance. Neem Baba, through his dialogue with Amber, shares interesting facts about the neem tree, making the chapter an educational and engaging read for young learners. The worksheet helps students explore the usefulness of neem and reflect on the importance of nature. 

Chapter summary: stories, poems & themes 

"Neem Baba" explores the many benefits of the neem tree, which plays a vital role in nature and human life. The chapter educates students about neem's contributions to health, agriculture, and environmental well-being. Neem's healing properties are central to the text, and its significance is demonstrated through Amber’s interaction with Neem Baba. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of trees and how they nurture nature and human life. 

What this NCERT chapter covers? 

• The importance of the neem tree in Indian culture and nature 
• The role of neem in protecting crops and preventing diseases 
• Vocabulary related to medicinal plants 
• Scientific names and common names of the neem tree 
• Activities that encourage curiosity about nature and tree preservation 
• A reflective approach to thinking about environmental protection 

How to use these NCERT solutions? 

Students should read the chapter carefully and then attempt the activities and questions in the worksheet to better understand the medicinal and ecological importance of the neem tree. Teachers and parents can use these solutions to guide students in exploring the environmental and health-related aspects of neem. This worksheet follows the NCERT format, which makes it ideal for revision and deeper understanding of the text. 

Student tips & learning tricks 

• Pay close attention to the scientific and common names of the neem tree to understand its global presence. 
• When discussing neem’s uses, focus on both medicinal and agricultural benefits. 
• Try to connect the facts about neem with other natural resources you may have learned about. 
• Practice describing trees and plants in your neighbourhood, noting their uses and importance. 

Why NCERT solutions are important? 

NCERT-aligned solutions provide clear, concise, and accurate explanations that help students develop a strong foundation in environmental science and literature. The focus on nature in this chapter encourages students to respect and protect the environment. These solutions also help improve comprehension skills and critical thinking, preparing students for exams and fostering a deeper understanding of ecological issues. 

Complete answer key – NCERT solutions 

Let us do these activities 

1. A tree is useful to us in many ways. Mention some of these uses. Write them in the picture given below: 
• Trees give us oxygen to breathe. 
• Trees give us fruits to eat. 
• Trees provide wood for furniture and houses. 
• Trees give us shade on hot days. 
• Some parts of trees are used in preparing medicines. 

2. Neem is a common tree in our country. Discuss in groups of four and fill Columns 1 and 2 with what you know about the neem tree and what you want to know. 

Column 1: 
• Neem is a medicinal tree. 
• Neem leaves taste bitter. 
• Neem is used to make medicines and soaps. 
• Neem helps to keep insects away. 

Column 2: 
• Why are neem leaves so bitter? 
• How is neem used to make medicine? 
• How old can a neem tree grow? 
• What are the other benefits of neem? 

Let us read 

Amber found many facts about the neem tree from Neem Baba. Fill up the fact sheet based on what Neem Baba told her. 

Let us discuss 

Common name: Neem 
Period of birth: Millions of years ago 
Born at: North India or Myanmar 
Given by: Iranians 
Common names: Nimb, Nim, Leemba, Nimori, Nimbamond, Nimbe, Nimo 
Found in: Many Asian and African countries and some parts of America 
Names given by scientists: Azadirachta indica A.Juss. 
Names given by others: Magic tree, The tree of the twentieth century 

Let us discuss 

1. Neem is useful to farmers in several ways: 
• Neem seed powder mixed in water and sprayed on plants keeps locusts away. 
• It protects crops from termites and other insects. 
• When used in rice fields, it stops mosquito breeding and helps increase crop yield. 

2. Uses of neem tree: 
• Neem twigs are used to clean teeth. 
• Neem leaves are used to protect clothes from insects. 
• Neem leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, and roots are used to make medicines. 
• Neem seed powder protects crops from insects and termites. 
• Neem oil is used to make soaps and toothpaste. 
• Neem purifies the air. 

Let us think and reflect 

1. It was born millions of years ago. 
2. It is found in many countries outside India. 
3. The neem tree, locusts and termites. 
4. Putting neem seed powder in stagnant water. 
5. Neem leaves destroy germs and give comfort. 

Let us learn 

I. Put the compound words given above in their trees: 

Open compound words: well known, neem oil, well trained, seed powder 
Hyphenated compound words: cleanliness-parting, thought-provoking 
Closed compound words: something, childhood, grandmother 

II. 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: 

1. (iv) - I want to become a teacher when I grow up. 
2. (v) - I found a coin today. 
3. (i) - My mother makes great food. 
4. (vi) - Scientists discovered dinosaur fossils. 
5. (iii) - My teacher told me to study hard. 
6. (ii) - Please give me my pen. 

III. Now, discuss it with your classmates and teacher. 
In the given passage, Amber speaks to Neem Baba as if Neem Baba is a person. This is called **personification**, where human qualities or actions are attributed to non-human objects, animals, or abstract concepts. 

Sample Answer: 
• "The leaves whispered in the wind": Here, the leaves are described as if they can whisper, an action typically associated with humans. 
• "The flowers danced merrily in the breeze": This gives flowers the human-like ability to "dance" and express joy. 

Let us listen 
Only statements 3 and 4 are correct and true. 

Let us speak 
On the top, draw the shape of the leaf looking at the dry leaf and colour it. Inside the card, write the name of the tree/plant the leaf is taken from and one of its uses. 

Let us write 
Observe the trees in your neighbourhood and write a paragraph about any one tree that you like. Include the points mentioned in the book. 

Let us explore 
Language in same order as the names given: 
Sanskrit, Hindi/Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Kannada, Kashmiri 

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