Find out some traditional ways of preserving grains and vegetables at your place, and fill the following table. One example is given.
| Name | Commonly used in which state | Details of the container |
|---|---|---|
| Tumri | Uttarakhand | Constructed with a round or oval shaped dried bottle gourd |
Traditional ways of preserving grains include: (1) Earthen pots lined inside with neem leaves to protect stored grains from insects and pests. (2) Bamboo baskets coated with cow dung on the outside for grain storage. (3) Tumri from Uttarakhand - containers constructed with round or oval shaped dried bottle gourd. (4) Various traditional containers made from natural materials like dried gourds, bamboo, and clay that provide natural protection against pests without using chemicals.
Explanation
The chapter describes how village houses use earthen pots lined with neem leaves and bamboo baskets coated with cow dung to store grains. These traditional methods protect grains from insects and pests naturally. The example of Tumri from Uttarakhand shows regional variations in traditional storage methods. Students are encouraged to explore and document preservation practices from their own regions.