📘 Class 1 Science – Chapter 4: Plants Around Us
Revision Notes (English)
1. Parts of a Plant
| Part of Plant | Function |
|---|---|
| Root | Holds the plant in the soil and takes water and minerals |
| Stem | Supports the plant and carries water and food |
| Leaves | Make food for the plant (photosynthesis) |
| Flowers | Help in making fruits and seeds |
| Fruits | Protect seeds and help in seed dispersal |
| Seeds | Grow into new plants |
2. Types of Plants
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Tall Trees – Mango, Neem, Banyan
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Small Plants – Tulsi, Sunflower, Spinach
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Climbing Plants – Money plant, Grapes
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Creeping Plants – Pumpkin, Watermelon
3. What Plants Need to Grow
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Sunlight – for photosynthesis
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Water – to drink and stay healthy
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Air / Carbon dioxide – for making food
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Soil / Nutrients – for strength and growth
4. Uses of Plants
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Food – Fruits, vegetables, grains
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Oxygen – Plants give us oxygen to breathe
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Shelter / Shade – Trees give shade and home to animals
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Clothes / Wood / Paper – Cotton, bamboo, timber
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Medicines – Tulsi, Neem, Aloe Vera
5. Fun Facts
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Leaves are green because of chlorophyll
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Seeds grow into plants → called germination
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Plants help keep the air clean and fresh
MCQs for Practice (5 Questions)
1️⃣ Which part of the plant takes water from the soil?
(a) Leaf
(b) Stem
(c) Root
(d) Flower
👉 Answer: (c) Root
2️⃣ Which part of the plant makes food?
(a) Root
(b) Leaf
(c) Stem
(d) Seed
👉 Answer: (b) Leaf
3️⃣ Mango tree is a —
(a) Small plant
(b) Tall tree
(c) Creeping plant
(d) Climbing plant
👉 Answer: (b) Tall tree
4️⃣ Seeds grow into new plants. This process is called —
(a) Photosynthesis
(b) Germination
(c) Pollination
(d) Respiration
👉 Answer: (b) Germination
5️⃣ Plants give us —
(a) Oxygen
(b) Clothes
(c) Food
(d) All of these
👉 Answer: (d) All of these
✅ Quick Tip for Revision:
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Learn parts of a plant + their functions
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Remember types of plants with examples
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Know uses of plants for food, oxygen, medicine, clothes