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Small and round like a pearl, I am black when I am whole. I can be powdered coarse or fine A sharp and spicy taste is mine, Whether it is salty or sweet I am added as a special treat, - Environmental Studies

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Small and round like a pearl,

I am black when I am whole.

I can be powdered coarse or fine

A sharp and spicy taste is mine,

Whether it is salty or sweet

I am added as a special treat,

Think and tell me who am I?

Tell me quickly, who am I?

One Word/Term Answer

Solution

Black pepper (Kaali Mirch)

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Spicy Riddles
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Chapter 25: Spicy Riddles - Exercise [Page 200]

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NCERT Environmental Studies - Looking Around [English] Class 4
Chapter 25 Spicy Riddles
Exercise | Q 3 | Page 200

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