Class 1 Evs - MP
Plants Around Us
The chapter Plants Around Us introduces Class 1 students to the green world we see everywhere around our homes and schools. Students learn about different types of plants such as big trees, small shrubs, soft herbs, weak climbers, and creepers. The chapter explains the basic parts of a plant including roots, stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits. It teaches young learners why plants are important to us by providing fresh air, shade, food, and beauty. For MPBSE exams, this foundational chapter is very important as it builds basic environmental awareness and forms the base for higher-level science questions.
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Big Plants (Trees)
Very big and strong plants with a hard brown stem called a trunk are called trees, like the banyan and mango tree.
Small Plants (Shrubs and Herbs)
Shrubs are bushy plants smaller than trees with woody stems, while herbs are very small plants with soft, green stems.
Climbers and Creepers
Climbers have weak stems and need support to grow upwards like the money plant, whereas creepers spread along the ground like pumpkins.
Parts of a Plant
A plant has main parts including roots under the ground, a stem in the middle, green leaves, colorful flowers, and tasty fruits.
Uses of Plants
Plants give us useful things like food, fruits, vegetables, medicines, paper, and clean air to breathe.
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Board Exam Info
In the MPBSE Class 1 EVS examinations, this chapter typically carries around 6 to 8 marks. Common question types include matching plant types to their names, identifying parts of a plant from a labeled diagram, and filling in the blanks about what plants give us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a tree and a herb?
Trees are very tall and have hard, thick stems called trunks. Herbs are very small plants that have soft and green stems.
Why do climbers need support?
Climbers have very weak stems that cannot stand upright on their own, so they need walls, sticks, or other plants to climb up.
Do all plants have flowers and fruits?
Most plants grow flowers and fruits, but some plants like ferns and mosses do not produce flowers or fruits.
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