Section – D
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Summary – Love for Trees
Mataprasad Tiwari, a simple villager, has a deep love for trees. Around 19 years ago, he started planting trees on his two-acre land, even when people mocked him. Today, he has grown over 30,000 trees and dreams of planting 1,00,000. He lives alone in a hut in his orchard, away from his family, and leads a simple life. His orchard is filled with fruit trees, medicinal plants, herbs, and flowers. It is also home to many birds, animals, and insects.
Mataprasad practices organic farming using dead leaves and animal waste instead of chemicals, and uses water wisely. His orchard has improved the water table and created employment for others. Mataprasad is a true nature lover who shows that one person can bring about a big environmental change.
Word Meanings Table
Word | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Hindi) |
Orchard | Land where fruit trees are grown | बाग |
Barren | Without vegetation; dry land | बंजर |
Environmentalist | A person who protects the environment | पर्यावरणविद |
Habitat | Natural home of an animal or plant | निवास स्थान |
Organic farming | Farming without chemicals | जैविक खेती |
Conservation | Protection of natural resources | संरक्षण |
Livelihood | Means of earning a living | आजीविका |
Produce | The fruits or crops grown on a farm | उत्पादन |
Waste | Unused or thrown away material | कचरा / अपशिष्ट |
Employment | Having work for earning money | रोज़गार |
Short Questions and Answers
Q1. Who is Mataprasad Tiwari?
A: Mataprasad Tiwari is a villager who loves trees and has planted over 30,000 trees in his orchard.
Q2. What was the condition of the village before he started his work?
A: The village was barren and dry before Mataprasad began planting trees.
Q3. Why did people call Mataprasad ‘mad’?
A: People called him mad because he was planting thousands of trees on empty land without any return.
Q4. What kind of trees has he planted?
A: He has planted mango, guava, pomegranate, jackfruit, gooseberry, and many medicinal and flowering plants.
Q5. How does he manage farming and water usage?
A: He uses organic farming with dead leaves and animal waste, and waters only near the roots to save water.
Q6. How has his orchard helped others?
A: His orchard has created jobs for six people who now get food and will also get paid as he starts selling produce.
Q7. Why does Mataprasad live in the orchard?
A: He believes the orchard needs him more than his family does and chooses to live close to the trees.
Q8. What are the benefits of trees as seen in his orchard?
A: Trees improve water levels, provide homes for animals, purify air, and give fruits, employment, and greenery.