Chapter 21: The Village Pharmacy

Why did the villagers call the neem tree ‘the village pharmacy?

• The neem tree is a storehouse of useful qualities.

• The neem tree is a storehouse of useful qualities. Every part of it can be used to cure so many diseases.

• The neem tree is used to make medicines.

• The neem tree is called The Village Pharmacy because you find lots of medicines in a pharmacy.

The lesson says that the neem tree and its leaves are effective as an insecticide and fertilizer. Why is this important? Why do you think it is important to use plant-based products as insecticides and fertilizers.

• It protects crops from harmful insects, viruses and bacteria.

• Fertilizer that helps the plant grow can be made from neem trees

• The other fertilizers are chemical which harms the environment,

• Plant-based insecticides and fertilizers are more organic and eco-friendly.

Neema says, “How blessed I am to be named after the neem tree”. Why do you think Neema said that?

• Neema said this because she understood from her grandfather that the neem tree is the best in the whole wide world.

• Neema said this because she likes her name.

• Neema said this because she understood from her grandfather that the neem tree had various useful qualities.

• Neema said this because she understood from her grandfather that the neem tree had various useful qualities. She thought she was fortunate that she was named after an incredible tree.

This lesson is titled ‘The Village Pharmacy’. Do you think this is an appropriate title? Why?

Neema’s grandfather had a lot of knowledge about the neem tree. Pick things that he told Neema about the neem tree?

• When you apply neem boils and rashes disappear in no time.

• With neem, you can also make shampoos, soaps, and toothpaste.

• With neem you can make baked goods.

• With neem twigs, you can clean your teeth.

What was the tragedy at Kumbakonam School?

Why was Neema late in returning from school?

What is the secret behind Neema’s grandfathers shining teeth?

How did Neema’s grandfather brush his teeth?

• Neema;s grandfather brushed his teeth with neem twigs.

• Neema's grandfather brushed his teeth with Colgate toothbrush.

• Neema's grandfather brushed his teeth with his finger and some powder.

Where did Gandhiji conduct his prayers?