Class 1 Evs - MAHARASHTRA
Plants Around Us
The chapter 'Plants Around Us' introduces Class 1 students to the green friends in our environment. Children learn to identify different types of plants such as big trees, small shrubs, delicate herbs, climbers, and creepers. The chapter highlights the different parts of a plant including roots, stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits. Understanding plants helps young learners appreciate nature and forms a core foundation for Environmental Studies (EVS) under the Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE) curriculum. Board exams frequently test observational skills through identification and matching questions based on plant types and their uses.
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Big Trees
Very tall and strong plants with a thick woody stem called a trunk, like the banyan and mango tree.
Shrubs and Herbs
Shrubs are smaller bushy 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 money plants, whereas creepers spread along the ground like pumpkins.
Parts of a Plant
A plant has roots under the ground, a stem, green leaves, colourful flowers, and sweet fruits.
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Board Exam Info
In the Maharashtra (MSBSHSE) 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 big trees versus small plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a tree and a herb?
Trees are very big and tall with thick stems called trunks, whereas herbs are very small plants with soft, green stems.
Why do climbers need support?
Climbers have very weak stems that cannot stand straight on their own, so they need walls, sticks, or other plants to climb up.
Which part of the plant grows under the soil?
The roots of the plant grow under the soil and help keep the plant fixed firmly in the ground.
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