The Chinese proverb - Without rice, even the deverest woman cannot cook - is true for innumerable Indians too. Eating simply boiled rice is the world’s most important basic type of food. It’s also as delicious as pulao, biryani, idli, appams, kheer, or puddings. The grain is available in myriad varieties the world over. It’s not fattening, contrary to some urban myths scientists and diet experts know that rice is good for you and can’t make you heavier. It mainly comprises carbohydrates that do not add kilos, if consumed in moderation An average 100 gram serving of rice has only about 0.4 gram of fat. This serving has no more than 100 calories. And, writes noted culinary expert Tarla Dalal, - Rice has approximately the same calories as whole wheat and hence is not more fattening,It’s easy to digest. Rice Janji is, therefore, a home remedy for diarrhea, in fact, the Janji with a few accompaniments, like coconut chutney and cooked beans, makes for a healthful meal that millions in Kerala enjoy. White or brown? Unpolished brown rice may not be as popular as white, but is a good source of complex carbohydrates providing starch and fiber. It takes relatively more time to digest allowing the body to consume the energy released over an extended period. Brown rice is also richer in vitamins, vitamin H, E, and minerals like manganese and selenium, which make it more nutritious than the white rice varieties. However, white rice, too, has calcium and the essential B vitamins nan and thiamine. It’s healthy since rice has no cholesterol or sodium; it is safe for those suffering from hypertension. Diabetics, who prefer rice daily, could choose brown rice after checking with their doctor.1. Name two Indian dishes made out of rice.a. Poha, Imarti are two Indian dishes made out of rice.b. Kheer, Idli are two Indian dishes made out of rice.c. Cake and roti are two Indian dishes made out of rice.d. Kadhi and waffle are two Indian dishes made out of rice.2. Fill in the blanks :_____ is a home remedy for diarrhoea.a. Rice Janjib. Jackfruitc. Bananad. Diarrhoea3. Pick out the word from the passage which means 'a medicine or treatment for a disease'.a. Cause' means 'a medicine or treatment for a disease'.b. Solution' means 'a medicine or treatment for a disease'.c. Remedy' means 'a medicine or treatment for a disease'.d. Recovery' means 'a medicine or treatment for a disease'.4. Rice has approximately the same calories as whole _______.a. Wheatb. Pulsesc. Juted. Barley5. Choose the correct option : 100 gm serving of rice has not more than _____ calories in it.a. 450b. 100c. 80d. 3006. Choose the correct option :What does brown rice contain?a. Brown rice contains Vitamin B and E.b. Brown rice contains Vitamin B and A.c. Brown rice contains Vitamin A and E.d. Brown rice contains Vitamin A and C.7. Choose the correct option : Which proverb says that "without rice, even the cleverest woman cannot cook"?a. The Indian says that "without rice, even the cleverest woman cannot cook"b.The French says that "without rice, even the cleverest woman cannot cook"c. The British says that "without rice, even the cleverest woman cannot cook"d. The Chinese says that "without rice, even the cleverest woman cannot cook"8. Fill in the blanks :It is safe for ____ pateints to have rice daily and to choose brown rice in their diet.a. Diarrhoeab. Cancerc. Diabeticd. Asthma9. State true and false :Polished brown rice may not be as popular as white, but is a good source of complex carbohydrates providing starch and fiber.a. Trueb. False10. Which of these is the synonym of 'moderation'?a. Unreasonable is a synonym of 'moderation'.b. Exorbitant is a synonym of 'moderation'.c. Restrain is a synonym of 'moderation'.d. Steep is a synonym of 'moderation'.