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NIOS · Class 10 · English

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What standard was Neema studying in?

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What was Neema's father's profession?

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How many children died in the Kumbakonam school fire tragedy?

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Why did Neema come home late from school?

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1 marks

How old was Neema's grandfather?

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80 years

Grandpa specifically states: 'look at my teeth. I am eighty. Can you believe?' He emphasizes his age of 80 to show how well the neem has kept him healthy. He later mentions being 'hale and hearty even at eighty,' confirming this age.

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What does the grandfather use to clean his teeth?

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Neem twigs

The grandfather explains: 'This is thanks to the neem twigs that I use to clean my teeth every morning.' He attributes his healthy teeth at age 80 to the regular use of neem twigs instead of modern toothbrushes, showing traditional dental care practices.

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What event was happening in Neema's school the following week?

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Science exhibition

Neema tells her grandfather: 'In fact we have a Science exhibition in our school next week. May be our class could prepare something on the 'Neem.'' This upcoming event motivates her interest in learning about neem's properties for their project.

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1 marks

Which tree did Mahatma Gandhi conduct prayer meetings under?

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Neem tree

The text states: 'The prayer meetings at the Sabarmati ashram were conducted under a Neem tree and neem leaf chutney was a part of his everyday diet.' This shows Gandhi's connection with the neem tree and his belief in its beneficial properties.

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What are the important topics in The Village Pharmacy for NIOS Class 10 English?
Key topics in The Village Pharmacy include The central idea of the chapter, Kumbakonam tragedy and remembrance, Grandfather's knowledge of neem, Neem as a wonder tree. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How many practice questions are there for The Village Pharmacy?
There are 43 questions on The Village Pharmacy. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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