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Dried palm leaves were a common writing surface in ancient times.
These leaves were used to write manuscripts, texts, and literature. This
was especially prevalent in India, Sri Lanka, Southeast
Asia, and certain portions of the Middle East. Many
cultures used palm leaves to preserve Vedas, Puranas,
and Buddhist scriptures.
Let’s Explore Social Integration
1. Which country has a maple leaf on its flag?
2. In which area do cacti grow?
3. Name the largest tea-producing state in India.
4. In which part of India are the banana leaves widely used for serving
food?
Let’s Have Fun Art Integration
Take two different leaves and trace their outline, draw the veins and then
colour them. Name the plants to which these leaves belong.
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