QUESTION – 05
Describe an important plant in your country You should say:
What it is
Where you see it
What it looks like
And explain why it is important
As our country is diverse in its culture and vegetation, India is becoming rich in botanical and horticulture sciences. Our government has manv plants and animal species, including the tulsi. It is treated as an herb used in religious places like temples and Gurudwaras.
It is used to purify the air and has a good fragrance that helps cure many diseases like heart and respiratory diseases. Also, it allows us to detoxify and is used in green tea like Tulsi green tea and Lipton, which are some brands.
It is also used in cough syrups like Hanitous and Vicks. Tulsi water helps us to became fit and cuts down excess fat in our bodies, preventing problems like obesity and diabetes.
It can be grown in pots or on the terrace, but mainly outside our home, usually in the garden. I mostly see this plant in gardens, and it looks like a cherish-green plant with a small stem beneath the ground and mainly a bunch Df leaves.
Tulsi is part of Ayurveda and has many benefits. It is also an essential part of research in medical sciences, thus making it the most valuable asset for our country.
Follow-ups
What are the features of living in the countryside?
Living in the countryside is healthier and less stressful than living in urban areas. In urban areas, there is more population, more traffic, etc., and the food is also not good. In rural areas, people eat healthier food and do all the work themselves to stay healthier and live longer lives.
Should schools teach children how to grow plants?
Nowadays, schools should teach students how to grow plants because sometimes, when students develop a plant, they do not know how to water it, and the seed does not grow as well as the plant. So, the school should teach the students to develop more because it is necessary.
Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?
People prefer to live in the countryside because it is much more peaceful and healthier than urban areas. They eat healthier food, evervthingis organic, and they must do their work themselves. They do not feel too much because, in rural areas, there is not too much population, so they can keep their privacy on their own.
Why do some people like to keep plants at home?
People like to keep plants at home because they provide a lovely view of the home. The greenery makes us happy, so people prefer to put plants in their houses. It also gives them a pleasant environment around them. We know plants provide us with oxygen, so plants should be kept in the home.
Have new kinds of plants grown in your city recently?
Yes, new kinds of plants are now growing in the city. We think that 20-30 years ago, the plants were different, and now they are different. Some plants are becoming extinct, and new types of plants are growing, like new types of bushes and shrubs.
Are there many trees in your city?
I don’t think so. My city is Ludhiana. There are not too many trees, but one area is very greenery where I live because, at its backside, there are mountains so we can feel that my area has many more trees than the city area.