The preparation of cloth by using two yarns is called weaving. e. g. Assamese towel, Shawls etc.
The preparation of cloth by using only one yarn is called as knitting. e. g. Muffler, Sweater etc.
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LIGHT, SHADOWS AND REFLECTIONS Chapter 11 Class VI (C.B.S.E./NCERT) Key Learning Points-Introduction, Sources of light, Luminous and Non-luminous objects, Transparent, Translucent and Opaque Objects, Straight pathway of Light, Shadow, Differences between shadow and image, A Pinhole Camera, Mirror and Reflection of Light Learning Objectives– At the end
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Vitamins are essential for the protection of body from diseases. They are required in trace amount. Deficiency diseases are caused due to lack of vitamins. e. g-Anemia, Rickets, Scurvy etc. Vitamins are mainly found in fruits and vegetables. Vitamins are also found in cereals, milk, honey, egg, fish, meat, pulses and sprouts. Vitamins are taken from outside our body but in the sunlight our body can prepare vitamin D.
On the basis of their solubility, there are two types of vitamins-
(i) Fat soluble vitamins- They are easily absorbed by the body fats. e. g.- Vitamin- A, D, E, and K.
(ii) Water soluble vitamins- They dissolve in water. Excess amount of these kinds of vitamins are removed from the body through urine. e. g.- Vitamin B Complex and Vitamin C.
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Food is the basic need of humans. Every living organism including humans requires food to stay alive. Those substances from which an organism gets energy and materials for growth, development, repair and maintenance of life are called food. We get food from plants and animals.
India is known for its’ diversity of foods. The nature of food depends on geographical location, climatic factors, locally available ingredients, needs and taste. All most all Indian cuisine is prepared in such a way that all the essential nutrients can be obtained from it. Various kinds of spices are used in Indian foods. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods are available. Wheat flour based foods in western India; Rice based foods in eastern and southern India, and mixed type of foods are preferred in central India. Roti, Dal, Rice, Vegetables, salad, milk products, pickles etc. are north Indian foods. Idli, Dosa, Sambhar, Vada, Uttapam etc. are south Indian food dishes.
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