Class 2 Science Chapter 1 Plant Kingdom

 Class 2 Science Chapter 1 Plant Kingdom

Tick (✓) the right answer.

1. __________ is an example of tree.
   (a) Banyan✓
   (b) Mint
   (c) Pea
   (d) Rose

Answer: (a) Banyan

2. These have soft stems.
   (a) Trees
   (b) Shrubs
   (c) Herbs✓
   (d) Climbers

Answer: (c) Herbs

3. __________ has only one seed.
   (a) Apple
   (b) Watermelon
   (c) Mango✓
   (d) Papaya

Answer: (c) Mango

4. This can live for hundreds of years.
   (a) Pea plant
   (b) Brinjal plant
   (c) Banyan tree✓
   (d) Money plant

Answer: (c) Banyan tree

5. __________ takes up water from the soil for the plant.
   (a) Root✓
   (b) Stem
   (c) Leaf
   (d) Fruit

Answer: (a) Root

1. Unscramble the name of the plants given below.

1. oser → Rose
2. umpkpin → Pumpkin
3. ttbole ougdr → Bottle Gourd
4. riaconred → Coriander

1. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.

Words: creepers, herbs, stem, climbers

1. Short and soft plants are called herbs.
2. Creepers grow along the ground.
3. Climbers need support to stand and grow straight.
4. Stem carries water and food to all parts of the plant.

1. Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False statements.

1. Shrubs have thin woody stem. — True (T)
2. Grapevine is a herb. — False (F)
3. Pumpkin and watermelon are the examples of creepers. — True (T)
4. Flower forms the fruit. — True (T)
5. Roots of the plants hold them in the soil. — True (T)

1. Answer these questions.
2. Name any two trees.

Answer: Banyan and Neem are two trees.

2. Give two examples each of climbers and creepers.

Answer:

• Climbers: Pea plant, Grapevine
• Creepers: Pumpkin, Watermelon

3. Why do climbers need support to grow straight?

Answer: Climbers have weak stems, so they need the support of a wall, stick, or another plant to grow straight.

4. Which part of a plant takes in water and other useful things (nutrients) from the soil?

Answer: The roots take in water and nutrients from the soil.

5. What is the function of a leaf?

Answer: A leaf makes food for the plant with the help of sunlight, air, and water.

6. Name the different parts of a plant. Write the use of any one part.

Answer:
The different parts of a plant are:

• Root
• Stem
• Leaf
• Flower
• Fruit
• Bud

Use of one part:
Root: It holds the plant firmly in the soil and absorbs water from the soil.

1. HOTS Questions
2. Why do roots go deep into the ground?

Answer: Roots go deep into the ground to hold the plant firmly and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

2. Most birds make their nests on trees and not in shrubs. Why?

Answer: Trees are tall, strong, and have thick branches that provide a safe place for birds to build their nests. Shrubs are smaller and grow close to the ground.

Answer Key

1. MCQs

1. (a) Banyan
2. (c) Herbs
3. (c) Mango
4. (c) Banyan tree
5. (a) Root

1. Unscramble

1. Rose
2. Pumpkin
3. Bottle Gourd
4. Coriander

1. Fill in the Blanks

1. Herbs
2. Creepers
3. Climbers
4. Stem

1. True/False

1. T
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. T