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A2. Verbal to Non-Verbal :
Read the given information and fill the table provided :
Acclaimed in Indian classics as the Kalpavriksha, the all giving tree the coconut
grows in several states in India. The coconut palm is a member of the plant family arecaceae
sunlight and high rainfall for optimal growth. All parts of the palm are used in some way of
another in the daily life of the people. Coconut water provides a refreshing and nutritious
from it is used in many different ways. Oil extracted from dried mature coconut is used as
drink. The firm kernel that lines the inside is high in calories and the white milk extracten
cooking oil. The leaves are braided to make thatched roof and mats. The mid ribs of the
leaves are dried and tied together to make brooms. The coconut shell and husk are goon
sources of efficient fuel. During religious ceremonies married women are often presented
with a coconut along with a few grains of rice as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
Title :
Name :
Scientific name:
Place where grown:
Climate required:
Uses :
(a) Liquid
(b) Kernel
(c) Leaves
(d) Shell
Symbolises :
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Answer 1

Name - Coconut

Scientific name: Cocos Nucifera

Place where grown:

• It is grown mainly in coastal region like Tamil nadu, Kerala,Andhra Pradesh,Mumbai,etc.

Climate required:

• Humid climate is needed for proper growth of Coconut.
• In coastal region there is high temperatures and moisture in atmosphere.

Uses :

(a) Liquid

• It is used to drink as coconut juice .
• Coconut juice rich in potassium which maintain our blood potassium levels.

(b) Kernel

• Kernel is used to extract oil which is used in south india as a cooking oil.

(c) Leaves

• Leaves of Coconut tree is used to make brooms which we use it daily in our house to clean.

(d) Shell

• Shell provides efficient fuels.

Answer 2

Name The coconut palm

Scientific name Arecaceae

Place where grown Several states in India

Climate required High humidity, abundant sunlight and high rainfall.

Uses:

(a) Liquid Coconut water provides a refreshing, nutritious drink. Oil extracted is used as cooking oil.

(b) Kernel It is high in calories and the white milk extracted is used in a number of ways.

(c) Leaves Braided to make thatched roof and hats. Mid ribs of the leave are dried and tied to make brooms.

(d) Shell Good source of fuel

Symbolizes Fertility and prosperity.