CBSE Class 3 EVS The Story Of Food Worksheet

A . Choose the correct option.

Question. Which of the following medicines are used in a cough and cold?
(a) Ginger
(b) Tulsi
(c) Both (a) and (b)
Answer : (c) Both (a) and (b)

Question. Which of the following is used in Skin Disorders?
(a) Peppermint
(b) Sandalwood
(c) Both (a) and (b)
Answer : (c) Both (a) and (b)

Question. We get fruits, vegetables , nuts and ______ from plants.
(a) pulses
(b) egg
(c) fish
Answer : (a) pulses

Question. Which of these is not a dairy product?
(a) Milk
(b) Tofu
(c) Butter
Answer : (b) Tofu

Question. Fill in the blanks.
1. _________ diet includes fruits, vegetables, rice/roti.
3. We use oil and spices to cook _____.
Answer : 1. Balanced
2. food

Question. State whether true or false
1. We get vegetables from plants.
2. Yoga is good for our health
Answer : 1. True
2. True

Question. Answer in one word
1. The flower eaten as vegetable_______
2. The part of plant to make food tasty._______
Answer : 1. Broccoli/ cauliflower
2. Self

Question 1. Write the names of the following and which parts of the plant is used as food.
Answer: Based on the plant parts illustrated in the worksheet, here are the identified items and their edible parts:
1. Ginger / Sweet Potato - Root / Stem (Underground stem)
2. Pumpkin - Fruit
3. Cabbage - Leaves
4. Cashew / Dry Fruit - Seed
5. Lemon - Fruit
6. Spinach / Coriander - Leaves
7. Apple - Fruit
8. Walnut / Nut - Seed
9. Carrot - Root
10. Sugarcane - Stem
11. Onion - Bulb (Modified leaf/stem)
12. Turnip / Beetroot - Root
13. Mango - Fruit
14. Banana - Fruit
15. Radish - Root
16. Brinjal - Fruit
In simple words: Different parts of plants like roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds are eaten by us as food.
Exam Tip: Memorize examples for each plant part (Root: carrot, radish; Stem: sugarcane, potato; Leaf: spinach, cabbage; Fruit: apple, mango; Seed: beans, peas).

Question 2. Name the following:
a) A vegetable that is a flower.
Answer: Cauliflower (or Broccoli)
In simple words: Cauliflower is the unopened flower bud of the plant that we eat as a vegetable.

Exam Tip: Remember that broccoli and cauliflower are common edible flowers.

Question 2. Name the following:
b) A fruit that has the same name as a colour.
Answer: Orange
In simple words: The fruit orange shares its name with the colour orange.

Exam Tip: Other examples of fruits with colour names include peach and lime, but orange is the most classic answer.

Question 2. Name the following:
c) Our national fruit.
Answer: Mango
In simple words: Mango is known as the king of fruits and is the national fruit of India.

Exam Trial: Always associate mango with India's national identity in EVS questions.

Question 2. Name the following:
d) A fruit that keeps the doctor away.
Answer: Apple
In simple words: An apple is a very healthy fruit, leading to the famous saying: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."

Exam Tip: Memorize this popular health proverb for exams.

Question 3. Circle in green all the food items that we get from plants and in red those we get from animals.
Answer:
- Plant sources (Green items): Peas, corn/maize, chilies, wheat/grains, leafy vegetables, fruits, vegetables like tomato and cabbage.
- Animal sources (Red items): Milk products (tetra pack), honey, eggs, meat items if pictured.
In simple words: We get fruits, vegetables, and grains from plants, and milk, eggs, and honey from animals.

Exam Tip: Clearly distinguish between primary food sources in nature (plants vs. animals).

Question 4. Name the medicinal plants that are used for
a) Cough and cold
Answer: Tulsi (Basil) and Ginger
In simple words: Tulsi leaves and ginger are traditional remedies used to treat cough and cold.

Exam Tip: Tulsi is the most common answer for medicinal plant questions in primary classes.

Question 4. Name the medicinal plants that are used for
b) Skin disease
Answer: Neem and Aloe Vera
In simple words: Neem leaves and aloe vera gel help cure various skin infections and rashes.

Exam Tip: Associate neem with antibacterial and skin-healing properties.

Question 4. Name the medicinal plants that are used for
c) Toothache
Answer: Clove (Laung)
In simple words: Clove oil or cloves are widely used to get relief from toothaches.

Exam Tip: Remember clove for dental pain relief.

Question 4. Name the medicinal plants that are used for
d) Stomachache
Answer: Mint (Pudina) or Ajwain (Carom seeds)
In simple words: Mint and ajwain help in easy digestion and soothe stomachaches.

Exam Tip: Mint leaves are excellent for digestive issues.

Question 5. Who am I?
1. I make your palm red.
Answer: Henna (Mehendi)
In simple words: Henna leaves are crushed to make a paste that colours palms red during festivals.

Exam Tip: Remember mehendi/henna for colouring hands and hair.

Question 5. Who am I?
2. I am used for decoration.
Answer: Flowers (like Marigold / Toran)
In simple words: Flowers and mango leaves are commonly used to decorate homes during festivals and weddings.

Exam Tip: Flowers are symbols of beauty and decoration.

Question 5. Who am I?
3. I can be used as a plate.
Answer: Banana leaf (or Banyan leaf / Sal leaf)
In simple words: Large plant leaves like banana leaves are used as eco-friendly plates to serve food in many places.

Exam Tip: Banana leaf is the standard textbook answer for eating plates.

Question 5. Who am I?
4. I am used to make chutney.
Answer: Mint (Pudina) / Coriander (Dhania) / Tamarind
In simple words: Herbs like mint and coriander are ground together with spices to make tasty chutneys.

Exam Tip: Coriander and mint are common green ingredients for chutneys.

Question 5. Who am I?
5. I make your mouth red.
Answer: Betel leaf (Paan)
In simple words: Chewing betel leaves with other ingredients turns the mouth and saliva red.

Exam Tip: Paan or betel leaf is traditionally consumed after meals in India.

Please refer to attached file for CBSE Class 3 EVS Practice Worksheets (28)-The Story of Food