Class 1 Evs - KARNATAKA
Plants Around Us
The chapter 'Plants Around Us' introduces young Class 1 students to the wonderful world of plants found in our environment. Students learn to identify different types of plants such as big trees, small shrubs, delicate herbs, weak climbers, and creeping plants. They also discover the main parts of a plant including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. This chapter is very important for the Karnataka (KSEEB) EVS board exams because it builds foundational environmental awareness, helps children connect with nature, and frequently features in identification and matching questions.
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Big Plants (Trees)
Very tall and strong plants with thick, hard brown stems called trunks, like the banyan and mango tree.
Small Plants (Shrubs and Herbs)
Shrubs are bushy small plants with woody stems, while herbs are very small plants with soft, green stems like mint and grass.
Climbers and Creepers
Climbers need support to grow upwards like the money plant, while creepers spread along the ground like pumpkins and watermelons.
Parts of a Plant
A plant has roots under the ground, a stem in the middle, and leaves, flowers, and fruits above the ground.
Uses of Plants
Plants give us healthy food, fresh air to breathe, cool shade, and beautiful flowers.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In Karnataka (KSEEB) Class 1 EVS assessments, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include matching plant types to their pictures, filling in the blanks about plant parts, and identifying whether a given plant is a tree, shrub, or herb.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a tree and a herb?
Trees are very big and strong with thick woody stems (trunks), whereas herbs are very small with soft, green stems.
Why do climbers need support?
Climbers have very weak stems that cannot stand straight on their own, so they need a stick, wall, or another plant to climb up.
Where are the roots of a plant located?
The roots of a plant grow under the soil, holding the plant firmly in the ground.
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