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A highly justified ground of using Teaching Learning Material in teaching is…. a) it minimizes indiscipline problem in the classroom b) it reduces teachers’ labour in teaching c) it provided effective engagement of the students in learning tasks d) it builds teachers’good impression among the students
c) it provided effective engagement of the students in learning tasks
c) it provided effective engagement of the students in learning tasks
See lessThe aim of National council of Teacher Education (NCTE) is to.. a) open college of education b) promote research in education c) maintain standards in teacher education d) provide grants to colleges of education
c) maintain standards in teacher education
c) maintain standards in teacher education
See lessLearning objective in teaching means ……. a) high academic achievement of the students b) intended learning experiences to be given by a teacher c) intended learning outcomes d) modification of behavior
c) intended learning outcomes
c) intended learning outcomes
See lessTeam teaching has the potential to develop a) Competitive spirite among students as well as teachers b) Team spirit among students c) highlighting of gaps in each other’s teaching d) the habit of supplementing the teaching of one another
d) the habit of supplementing the teaching of one another
d) the habit of supplementing the teaching of one another
See lessWhich of the following programmes shall be disontinued as per the National Educational Policy (NEP) 2020?
c) M.phil
c) M.phil
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Organic farming is considered as the movement towards the philosophy of Back to Nature. Explain
Organic farming is an alternative agricultural system in which plants / crops are cultivated in natural ways by using biological inputs to maintain soil fertility and ecological balance thereby minimizing pollution and wastage Indians were organic farmers by default until the green revolution came iRead more
- Organic farming is an alternative agricultural system in which plants / crops are cultivated in natural ways by using biological inputs to maintain soil fertility and ecological balance thereby minimizing pollution and wastage
- Indians were organic farmers by default until the green revolution came in to practice.
- Use of bio-fertilizers is one of the important components of integrated organic farm management, as they are cost effective and renewable source of plant nutrients to supplement the chemical fertilizers for sustainable agriculture.
- Several microorganisms and their association with crop plants are being exploited in the production of bio-fertilizers.
- Organic farming is thus considered as the movement directed towards the philosophy of Back to Nature.
See lessJute Industry occupies an important place in the national economy of India. Explain?
One of the largest exported fibre of India. Used for safe packaging of natural, renewable, bio degradable, Eco-friendly products. Used in bagging, wrapping textile. 75% is used to prepare sack, bag. Manufacture of blanket, rag, curtain Used in textiles recently.
- One of the largest exported fibre of India.
- Used for safe packaging of natural, renewable, bio degradable, Eco-friendly products.
- Used in bagging, wrapping textile.
- 75% is used to prepare sack, bag.
- Manufacture of blanket, rag, curtain
- Used in textiles recently.
See lessWhich system of medicine survives as oral tradition? Explain?
Folk system of Medicine: It is a oral tradition in rural, tribal communities. Document of plants used by ethnic communities was launched by Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. The document is All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Ethnobiology. 8000 species of medical plantsRead more
Folk system of Medicine:
- It is a oral tradition in rural, tribal communities.
- Document of plants used by ethnic communities was launched by Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India.
- The document is All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Ethnobiology.
- 8000 species of medical plants are documented.
- Major tribal communities with medicinal knowledge are Irulas, Malayalis, Kurumbas, Paliyans and Kaanis
See lessWhich system of medicine originated from Brahma? Explain?
Ayurveda system of Medicine Core knowledge is documented in compendium of Charaka, Sushruta and Vagbhata. It is based on 3 humor principles Vatha, Pitha, Kapha. Herbs, few animal parts are drug sources. Himalayan plants are plant sources. Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia of India list 500 plant sources.
- Ayurveda system of Medicine
- Core knowledge is documented in compendium of Charaka, Sushruta and Vagbhata.
- It is based on 3 humor principles Vatha, Pitha, Kapha.
- Herbs, few animal parts are drug sources.
- Himalayan plants are plant sources.
- Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia of India list 500 plant sources.
See lessWhich plant contributes to 90% of world production by Asia? Detail the uses?
Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) of Euphorbiaceae. Origin and Cultivation Native of Brazil Kerala is the largest Indian producers Uses: Tyre, automobile parts consume 70% of rubber. To manufacture footwear, wire, cable insulation, rain coats, household, hospital goods, shock absorbers, belts, sports goodRead more
Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) of Euphorbiaceae.
Origin and Cultivation
Uses:
- Tyre, automobile parts consume 70% of rubber.
- To manufacture footwear, wire, cable insulation, rain coats, household, hospital goods, shock absorbers, belts, sports goods, erasers, adhesives, rubber band
- Hard rubber is used in electrical and radio engineering
- Latex makes gloves, balloons, condoms.
- Foamed latex used for the manufacture of cushion, pillow, life belts.
See lessEnlist the uses of Chilly / Red pepper?
Botanical Name : Capsicum annuum of Solanaceae family Uses: Capsicum annuum is less pungent Capsicum annuum includes large sweet bell peppers. Long fruit cultivars called ‘Cayenne Pepper’ are crushed, powdered and used as condiment. Sauce, Curry powder, pickle can be prepared. Capsaicin has pain relRead more
Botanical Name : Capsicum annuum of
Solanaceae family
Uses:
- Capsicum annuum is less pungent
- Capsicum annuum includes large sweet bell peppers.
- Long fruit cultivars called ‘Cayenne Pepper’ are crushed, powdered and used as condiment.
- Sauce, Curry powder, pickle can be prepared.
- Capsaicin has pain relieving property. Good source of vitamins A, C, E.
See lessDetail on the State Tree of Tamil Nadu.
Botanical Name : Borassus flabellifer of Arecaceae family Origin and area of cultivation Native of tropical Africa, Asia, New Guinea. All over Tamil Nadu especially in coastal districts. Uses: Exudate from inflorescence gives palm sugar Sap of inflorescence is a healthy drink Processed sap gives palRead more
Botanical Name : Borassus flabellifer of Arecaceae family
Origin and area of cultivation
Uses:
- Exudate from inflorescence gives palm sugar
- Sap of inflorescence is a healthy drink
- Processed sap gives palm sugar
- Fermented sap gives toddy
- Endosperm is a refreshing summer food
- Elongated embryo of germinated seeds is edible.
See lessEnlist the uses of Sugar cane.
Botanical Name : Saccharum officinarum of Poaceae family Uses: Raw material for white sugar Industries supported are Sugar mills producing refined sugar Distilleries producing liquor grade ethanol. Jaggery manufacturing unit. Refreshing drink can be extracted. Gives molasses. It is the raw materialRead more
Botanical Name : Saccharum officinarum of
Poaceae family
Uses:
- Raw material for white sugar
- Industries supported are
- Sugar mills producing refined sugar
- Distilleries producing liquor grade ethanol.
- Jaggery manufacturing unit.
- Refreshing drink can be extracted.
- Gives molasses. It is the raw material for ethyl alcohol.
See lessGive a detailed account on the ‘National Fruit of India’?
Mango (Mangifera indica) belongs to the family Anacardiaceae Origin and area of cultivation. Native of southern Asia, Burma and Eastern India. Andhra, Bihar, Gujarat and Karnataka are mango producing states. Salem, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri are mango producing districts of Tamil Nadu. Major cultivarsRead more
Mango (Mangifera indica) belongs to the family Anacardiaceae
Origin and area of cultivation.
Uses:
- Major Indian table fruit.
- Rich in beta carotenes.
- Used as dessert, canned, dried, preserves in Indian cuisine.
- Unripe mangoes are used in chutney, pickle, side dishes, eaten raw with salt, chilli.
- Pulp is made as jelly
- Aerated, non aerated soft drinks are prepared.
See lessHow will you prepare a Bio-pest repellent?
Neem tree leaves are plucked. Put chopped leaves in 50 litre container half-filled with water. Leave it for 3 days to brow. Strain the mixture and spray on plants. 100 ml of cooking oil is added to make the repellent stick to the plants. Soap water is added to break down the oil. A stewed leaf mixtuRead more
- Neem tree leaves are plucked.
- Put chopped leaves in 50 litre container half-filled with water. Leave it for 3 days to brow.
- Strain the mixture and spray on plants.
- 100 ml of cooking oil is added to make the repellent stick to the plants.
- Soap water is added to break down the oil.
- A stewed leaf mixture can be composted around the base of the plant.
See lessSuggest the attributes of cereals as food plants?
Adaptability and colonisation on every type of habitat. Ease of cultivation. Tillering property gives high yield per unit area. Compact dry grains are easily handled, transported, stored without spoilage. High-calorie value provides energy.
- Adaptability and colonisation on every type of habitat.
- Ease of cultivation.
- Tillering property gives high yield per unit area.
- Compact dry grains are easily handled, transported, stored without spoilage.
- High-calorie value provides energy.
See lessWhat kind of cereal can be eaten as a whole grain? Discuss?
Pseudocereal can be eaten as wholegrain. These are botanical outliers from grasses. Eg. Seed from the Chenopodium quinoa (Family: Amaranthaceae) Gluten-free, whole grain carbohydrate, whole protein with all essential amino acids. Eaten for 6000 years in Andes hill region.
- Pseudocereal can be eaten as wholegrain.
- These are botanical outliers from grasses.
- Eg. Seed from the Chenopodium quinoa (Family: Amaranthaceae)
- Gluten-free, whole grain carbohydrate, whole protein with all essential amino acids.
- Eaten for 6000 years in Andes hill region.
See lessWhat is known as sustainable development of agriculture?
Use of biofertilizers is one of the important components of integrated organic farm management, as they are cost effective and renewable source of plant nutrients to supplement the chemical fertilizers for sustainable agriculture
Use of biofertilizers is one of the important components of integrated organic farm management, as they are cost effective and renewable source of plant nutrients to supplement the chemical fertilizers for sustainable agriculture
See lessPotassium, dietary fibre, folic acid, vitamins.
Rayon is purified dis solving pulp is used as a basic material in the manufacture of rayon or artificial silk, fabrics, transport films (cellophane), cellulose, acetate films), plastics. This viscose process of making rayon is the most common proces
- Rayon is purified dis solving pulp is used as a basic material in the manufacture of rayon or artificial silk, fabrics, transport films (cellophane), cellulose, acetate films), plastics.
- This viscose process of making rayon is the most common proces
See lessSuggest the nutrients in fruits?
Potassium, dietary fibre, folic acid, vitamins.
Potassium, dietary fibre, folic acid, vitamins.
See lessDiscuss the origin and area of cultivation of black gram?
Archeo botanical evidence show the presence of black gram 3500 years ago. India gives 80 % of global production. Black gram is grown in Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh and Karnataka
- Archeo botanical evidence show the presence of black gram 3500 years ago.
- India gives 80 % of global production.
- Black gram is grown in Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh and Karnataka
See lessName the major tribal communities in Tamil Nadu known for their medicinal knowledge?
Irulas, Malayalis, Kurumbas, Paliyans and Kaanis
Irulas, Malayalis, Kurumbas, Paliyans and Kaanis
See lessWhich the second geographical Indication tag after Mysore Malli? How?
Madurai Malli is the second GI Tag. It has thick petals, long stalk. Distinct fragrance is due to chemicals like jasmine, alpha terpineol.
- Madurai Malli is the second GI Tag.
- It has thick petals, long stalk.
- Distinct fragrance is due to chemicals like jasmine, alpha terpineol.
See lessGive the uses of purified dissolving pulp?
It helps to manufacture rayon, artificial silk, fabrics, transparent films (cellophane, cellulose, acetate films), plastic. Viscose process of making rayon is common.
It helps to manufacture rayon, artificial silk, fabrics, transparent films (cellophane, cellulose, acetate films), plastic. Viscose process of making rayon is common.
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