Question

Read the given information and fill the table provided.

Acclaimed in Indian classics as the Kalpavriksha, the all giving tree the coconut palm grows in several states in India. The coconut palm is a member of the plant family arecaceae popularly known as palm family. It flourishes on sandy soils requiring high humidity abundant sunlight and high rainfall for optimal growth. All parts of the palm are used in some way or another in the daily life of the people. Coconut water provides a refreshing and nutritious drink. The firm kernel that lines the inside is high in calories and the white milk extracted from it is used in many different ways. Oil extracted from dried mature coconuts is used as 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 good 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.

Name
Scientific name
Place where grown
Climate required
Uses
(a) Liquid
(b) Kernel
(c) Leaves
(d) Shell
Symbolizes

Answer 1

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.