Question

Visit a market in your town. List the items prepared/grown in the neighbourhood and those that come from outside.

Answer 1

1. Locally Produced/Grown Items (From the Neighborhood)
   These are items that are grown or prepared within your town or nearby villages.
   • Fruits: Mangoes, bananas, guavas, papayas, custard apples
   • Vegetables: Spinach, brinjals (eggplants), tomatoes, ladyfingers (okra), bottle gourd, pumpkins
   • Grains & Pulses: Rice, wheat, lentils (depending on the region)
   • Dairy Products: Milk, curd, buttermilk, paneer (cottage cheese)
   • Handmade Food Items: Fresh pickles, papads, homemade sweets, jaggery
   • Handicrafts: Clay pots, bamboo baskets, handwoven cloth
2. Items Brought from Outside (Other Cities/States/Countries)
   These are items that are not produced locally and are transported from other regions.
   • Fruits: Apples (from Himachal Pradesh), oranges (from Nagpur), grapes (from Nashik)
   • Vegetables: Potatoes (from Uttar Pradesh), onions (from Maharashtra), garlic (from Madhya Pradesh)
   • Spices: Cardamom, black pepper, and cloves (from Kerala)
   • Grains & Pulses: Basmati rice (from Punjab), certain pulses (from Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh)
   • Packaged Food: Biscuits, chocolates, instant noodles, chips
   • Household Items: Plastic containers, steel utensils, clothing (brought from different factories)
   • Imported Goods: Kiwi, dates (from the Middle East), exotic vegetables (broccoli, avocados)