Q1Written answer
Why was Dadi not able to climb the stairs quickly?
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Because she is old.
NCERT · Class 3 · EVS
Chapter 6: Foods We Eat
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VIPUL’S FAMILY
12 questionsQ2Written answer
How does Dadi like to have her dal?
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Dadi likes to have a little bit sugar in her dal.
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How many persons in the story can eat bhutta easily and why?
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Vipul, his mother and mami can eat bhutta easily as they are young and have strong teeth.
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Can all old people eat bhutta? Why?
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No, not all old people are able to eat bhutta. In old age, the teeth and gums become weak.
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For four months Chhutki will have only her mother’s milk. That is her only food. Why?
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The first four months, babies do not have teeth, and therefore, they need to take only fluids. Mother’s milk is the best fluid for kids.
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Fill in the table.
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| What they can eat | What they cannot eat | |
| Child | Rice-dal | Bhutta |
| Oats | Sugarcane | |
| Young | Anything Edible can be eaten by Young People | |
| Old | Rice-dal | Bhutta |
| Curry, Oats | Sugarcane, hard dry-fruits | |
Q7Written answer
Put a circle on the things that you eat often.
Rice, wheat, barley, oats, maize, millet, kappa (tapioca), ragi
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Rice, wheat, barley, oats, maize, millet, kappa (tapioca), ragi
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Find out and write what all can be prepared from rice and wheat.
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Write the names of three food items you like to eat and three that you dislike.
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Like- pav-bhaji, dal-rice, jalebi
Dislike- bitter-gourd, pumpkin, samosa
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What are the reasons that decide what we eat? Put a tick on them. Add to the list.
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What is easily available.
What we can buy.
Customs and traditions.
Whether we like it or not.
The freshness and presentation of the food.