Sacred Plants

21 Grade 4 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Sacred Plants, with worked marking schemes. 21 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Hindus believe sacred plants are a gift from God. This belief encourages people to:

   A. Destroy gardens

   B. Waste plants

   C. Protect and value plants

   D. Sell all plants for money

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Which of these is a good way for a Grade 4 learner to care for a sacred plant at home?

   A. Throwing rubbish on it

   B. Pulling out its leaves for fun

   C. Watering it and keeping the area clean

   D. Ignoring it completely

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Sacred plants teach Hindus to care for the environment. Which action best shows this lesson?

   A. Planting trees and protecting them

   B. Burning bushes carelessly

   C. Cutting down all trees

   D. Leaving taps running

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which of the following shows disrespect to a sacred plant?

   A. Praying beside it

   B. Breaking its branches for play

   C. Watering it daily

   D. Weeding around it

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Wanjiku sees her Hindu friend watering a Tulsi plant every morning before school.

   (a) Explain what this practice teaches about respecting sacred plants.

   (b) Suggest ONE way learners can protect trees in their school.

   (4 marks)

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   (a) 2 marks: it teaches devotion/respect for what is holy; caring daily shows commitment and value for God's creation. (b) 1-2 marks: planting trees; watering them; not cutting or breaking them; keeping the compound clean. Accept reasonable answers.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Ravi's grandmother lights a small lamp near the Tulsi plant every evening. This shows that Hindus treat the plant with:

   A. Respect and devotion

   B. Fear and anger

   C. Carelessness

   D. Dislike

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   The Peepal tree is important to Hindus mainly because it is:

   A. Grown for its fruits to sell

   B. Used only for making furniture

   C. Considered sacred and used in worship

   D. Planted to make football fields

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Hindus often plant the Tulsi in a special place in the home compound. This special place is usually kept:

   A. Full of rubbish

   B. Clean and well cared for

   C. Locked away in darkness

   D. Muddy and neglected

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9. Question 9

   6 marks

   Explain THREE lessons a Grade 4 learner can learn from the way Hindus care for sacred plants.

   (6 marks)

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   2 marks each (max 6): caring for the environment/creation; showing respect for holy things; being responsible and consistent (daily care); appreciating God's gifts; kindness towards living things. Accept any three explained lessons.

10. Question 10

    4 marks

    Give TWO reasons why Hindus treat some plants as sacred.

    (4 marks)

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    2 marks per well-explained reason (max 4): they are seen as gifts from God/associated with worship; they are used in prayers and religious offerings; they teach respect and care for God's creation/environment; they have healing or purifying value. Accept any two explained reasons.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Why do Hindus keep the Tulsi plant clean and water it daily?

    A. Because it is used to make chairs

    B. Because it gives shade to cars

    C. Because they respect it as a sacred plant

    D. Because it scares away birds

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12. Question 12

    2 marks

    Name any TWO plants that are considered sacred by Hindus.

    (2 marks)

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    Award 1 mark each for any two of: Tulsi (holy basil); Peepal tree. (Accept other genuinely sacred Hindu plants named in class.) Max 2 marks.

13. Question 13

    1 mark

    If every learner planted and cared for a tree, the school compound would become:

    A. Dry and bare

    B. Full of litter

    C. Dangerous

    D. Green and well protected

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Meena visits a Hindu temple and sees a plant growing in a special raised pot near the entrance. Hindus water it every morning and treat it as very holy. Which plant is this most likely to be?

    A. Sisal

    B. Cactus

    C. Tulsi

    D. Maize

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    During worship, Hindus often offer leaves of a sacred plant to God. Which leaves are commonly offered?

    A. Tulsi leaves

    B. Tea leaves

    C. Cabbage leaves

    D. Sisal leaves

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    Which statement about the Tulsi plant is TRUE?

    A. It is considered harmful and avoided

    B. It is treated as a holy plant in Hindu homes

    C. It is never grown near homes

    D. It is used to make school desks

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17. Question 17

    3 marks

    State THREE ways a Hindu child can take care of the Tulsi plant at home.

    (3 marks)

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    1 mark each (max 3): watering it regularly; keeping the surrounding area clean/tidy; not plucking or destroying its leaves carelessly; lighting a lamp/offering prayers near it; protecting it from animals. Accept any three reasonable care actions.

18. Question 18

    1 mark

    Which tree is regarded as sacred by Hindus and is often found growing near temples?

    A. Pine tree

    B. Jacaranda tree

    C. Baobab tree

    D. Peepal tree

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19. Question 19

    1 mark

    Leaves of the sacred Tulsi plant are often added to holy water and food offerings because Hindus believe they are:

    A. Pure and blessed

    B. Poisonous

    C. Dirty

    D. Useless

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20. Question 20

    1 mark

    The Tulsi plant is also commonly known by which other name?

    A. Holy basil

    B. Blue gum

    C. Wild rose

    D. Napier grass

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21. Question 21

    1 mark

    Learning about sacred plants helps learners of all religions to appreciate the importance of:

    A. Conserving the environment

    B. Cutting forests

    C. Wasting water

    D. Littering

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