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Medicianl Plants

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 13mins

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1.

Select the correct option given below.

a)

Aloe Vera is a succulent plant that is native to Mediterranean region.

b)

Aloe Vera gel helps treat dry skin, psoriasis, sunburn, and dry skin substantially.

c)

Aloe Vera is used in the cosmetic industry for the manufacture of shampoos, soaps, lotions, and other cosmetic products.

d)

All of the the above.

2.

Which plant is also called Holy Basil?

a)

Mint

b)

Brahmi

c)

Tulsi

d)

Methi

3.

Ginger and cloves are used in certain cough syrups.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Called the Golden Spice, it is a root excessively used in our kitchens and lives. Bright orange-yellow in colour, it is a staple in all Indian cooking.

a)

Ginger

b)

Turmeric

c)

Garlic

d)

Onion

5.

Karnataka is known as the Land of ____________.This tree is extensively used for producing various products such as incense sticks, perfumes, cosmetics, essential oils, talcum powder etc.

a)

Eucalyptus

b)

Neem

c)

Mango

d)

Sandalwood

6.

Some of the most impressive health benefits of this plant include its ability to improve the health of your skin, detoxify the body, defend against colds, ease the pain of arthritis, relieve stress and anxiety, treat certain kinds of cancer, and optimize digestion. Identify this plant.

a)

Clove (Lavanga)

b)

Cardamom (Yelakki)

c)

Indian Borage (Doddapatre)

d)

Cumin (Jeera)

7.

Every part of this tree - the fruit, seeds, oil, leaves, roots and bark have medicinal properties. Its twigs are also used as toothbrushes. Its leaves and flowers are used during Ugadi festival. Guess the tree.

a)

Coconut tree

b)

Mango tree

c)

Peepal tree

d)

Neem tree

8.

This grass has the smell of lemon but is sweeter. It has surplus medicinal benefits and is an effective insect repellent. It is also used in the preparation of Tea.

a)

Palak

b)

Mexican grass

c)

Lemon grass

d)

Aspharagus

9.

Which is the most commonly used flavoring ingredient in Indian recipes and is used as a seasoning worldwide. It has a unique taste and adds a strong flavor to the recipes. It is used as a treatment for many ailments due to its magical medicinal properties. Crushes cloves of this are used in soups, salads and curries.

a)

Garlic

b)

Potato

c)

Onion

d)

Tomato

10.

It is one of the well known herbs. It provides all sorts of brain and body benefits. It is a combination of the Sanskrit words meaning horse, and smell, reflecting that the root has a strong horse-like odor.

a)

Cumin (Jeera)

b)

Ashwagandha

c)

Mustard (Sasive)

d)

Fenugreek (Menthya)

11.

It is an important ingredient of an Indian kitchen. Its leaves, seeds and powder of the seeds, everything is beneficial for your health. It adds a distinct flavor to your food and has a wide variety of medicinal properties. It is called 'dhania' in Hindi and 'kottambari' in Kannada.

a)

Mustard

b)

Spinach

c)

Coriander

d)

Mint

12.

It is a flavorful and aromatic plant used in a wide variety of health problems. In India, people are accustomed to chewing its seeds after every meal.

a)

Cumin (Jeera)

b)

Fennel (Saunf)

c)

Betel nut (Adike)

d)

None of the above

13.

Did you know, in Ayurveda, aloe vera is known as the 'King of medicinal plants' and Tulsi is the 'Queen of medicinal plants'

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