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Turmeric is obtained from the root of the turmeric plant.

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Turmeric

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The various forms of spices are seed, root, bark or powder form.

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Kerala is a state in India that is famous for growing spices.

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India was discovered by Vasco da Gama, a famous Portuguese explorer in 1498.

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The reason behind Vasco da Gama's discovery of India was to find the source of spices.

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Spices were transported on ships and donkey or camel caravans in the ancient times.

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The ancient places to which Indian spices were exported to were Mesopotamia, Arabia and Egypt.

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Spices are the substances that provide a distinct flavor, aroma and colour to the food.

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Diwali

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On the occasion of Onam, boat races are organized on a large scale.

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Holi

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Without enough saliva, food in mouth will not get softened and may have trouble in chewing and swallowing.

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The molars are bigger and wider than premolars, with points and grooves. Also, an adult has twelve molars present as six in each row. They are used for grinding and chewing the food.

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They are flat and broad teeth, used for cracking, crushing and chewing the food. An adult has eight premolars present as four in each row.

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eight

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a.agree.

b.disagree

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Incisors

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food pipe

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a.True.

b.False.

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The different components of mouth are lips, teeth and tongue.

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Mouth is the space where the food is chewed and mixed with saliva.

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1. Large intestine             a. absorption of nutrients from remaining indigestible food

2. Small intestine             b. longest part of digestive system   

3. Anus                           c. faeces are passed out through it

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Mouth.

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Food is required for growth, repair and proper functioning of the body.

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Digestion.

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The different components of digestive system are:

1. Mouth

2. Food pipe

3. Stomach

4. Small intestine

5. Large intestine

6. Anus

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The excretory system consists of kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra. The body produces the liquid waste products which are removed from the body by the kidney. The kidneys are beans shaped organs which filter urine from the blood. Urine is collected by the ureters and passed on to urinary bladder. Finally, urine leaves the body through urethra.

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The tongue plays a vital role in digestion process. It helps us to talk, sing, taste, and chew the delicious food. With the help of tongue, we are able to dean our teeth naturally.

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The upper surface of the tongue is rough because it is covered with tiny bumps, called papillae, and clusters of taste buds.

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The salty and sweet taste buds are found near the front of the tongue.

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The different components of mouth are:

Lips, teeth and tongue.

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Mouth or mouth cavity is the space where the food is chewed and mixed with saliva.

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The taste buds allow us to recognize different kinds of taste including bitter, salty, sweet, and sour.

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The taste buds are the nerve like cells located within the papillae.

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Inside our mouth, we have tongue, one of the most important sense organs.

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Floss is a smooth thread of silk used to clean gaps between the teeth.

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Fungi, bacteria, viruses and protozoa.

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a. bad breathe

b. tooth ache

c. plaque

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Crown is the visible part of the tooth that is present above the gumline.

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Gum is the soft pink coloured tissue around the base of each tooth. It supports the tooth structure.

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Crown, neck and root.

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The different components of mouth are:

Lips, teeth and tongue.

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These are pointed and long teeth that are used to tear the food.

These teeth are present on each side of the incisors. So there are four canines; two on each, upper and lower jaw.

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The longest bone in the human body is femur, the thigh bone. It is joined to the spine by the hip girdle or the pelvis.

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A human finger has three bones.

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Ball and socket joints allow circular movement of bones.

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Pivot joint is a type of synovial joint that can rotate. It is found in the neck and allows rotational movement of the head. With the help of these joints, we are able to move our head sideways and in upward and downward direction.

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Ribcage is a cage-like structure, made up of 12 pairs of ribs and a sternum. It protects our heart and lungs.

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A gliding joint allows the gliding movement of bones. These joints are found in the wrist, ankle and between any two vertebrae of the spine. These joints allow our back to bend and twist easily.

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A ligament is a strong fibre like tissue which attaches two or more bones at a joint.

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1. Hinge joint
2. Ball and Socket joint
3. Pivot joint
4. Gliding joint

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The human skeleton encloses and protects all the internal organs of the body.

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a) False

b) True

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a) The backbone is made up of 33 small bones called vertebrae.

b) A framework of bones is called the skeletal system.

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A bone marrow is a soft, spongy material found inside the cavities of long bones. This is the place where red blood cells are manufactured.

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Joints help us to move, bend and stretch our body. Our body is flexible due to the presence of these joints.

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The skeletal system performs the following functions:

1. It provides shape and support to the body.

2. It protects the soft organs of the body.

3. It helps in the movement of the body.

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Skull protects the brain and is made up of fused bones.

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The highlighted part is the spine.

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Rib cage protects the heart and lungs.

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Cartilage are the soft and flexible tissues which are present at the ends of long bones near the joints.

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The human skeleton consists of 206 bones.

b) 206

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Tongue is the muscular organ in the mouth that runs in different directions. The tongue is covered with a layer of cells called mucus membrane. The upper surface of the tongue is covered with tiny bumps, called papillae, and clusters of taste buds.

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People are sitting together in order to have ‘langar’.

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On the occasion of Diwali, people light their houses with ‘Diyas’.

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The three purposes are:

a.   To curb malnutrition

b.   To reduce the dropout rate

c.   To crate equality amongst children

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The scheme introduced in government schools by the government in order to curb malnutrition amongst primary school childrenis the ‘Mid Day Meal’.

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The ingredients are milk, jaggery and vermicelli.

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The sweet dish is ‘Sewain’.

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The three dishes are:

a.   Christmas pudding

b.   Roasted potatoes

c.   Roasted turkey

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Christmas

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People eat Onasadya on the occasion of Onam.

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The name of the elaborate meal is ‘Onasadya’.

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Modak

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The name of the rice pancake is Pitha.

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The two kinds of rice are: Bora rice and Cheva rice.

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Khichuri is given as bhog to Goddess Durga in Durga Puja.

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The name of the dish made with brinjal is ‘Beguni’.

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The dishes prepared for Langar are Urad Dal, cauliflower-potato vegetable and chapattis.

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The name of the Prasad is ‘Kadha Prasad’.

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The community lunch that takes place during Guru Nanak Jayanti is known as Langar.

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Gujiya is associated with the festival of Holi.

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Gujiya

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Amphibians

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Frog

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Whale

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Insects can have 2-4 wings for flying.

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In the air

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Six

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Two