Class 1 Evs - PUNJAB
Plants Around Us
The chapter 'Plants Around Us' introduces young learners in Class 1 Punjab (PSEB) to the green friends in their environment. Students learn to identify different types of plants such as big trees, small shrubs, and weak climbers. They discover the basic parts of a plant including roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. This chapter helps children understand that plants are living things that need sunlight, water, and air to grow. It is very important for board exams as it builds foundational science knowledge, helping students score well in identification and fill-in-the-blank questions.
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Trees
Big and tall plants with strong, thick woody stems called trunks, like the Neem and Mango tree.
Shrubs
Small, bushy plants with many woody stems that grow close to the ground, like Rose and Tulsi.
Herbs
Very small plants with soft, green, and tender stems, like Mint and Coriander.
Climbers
Weak plants that need support from sticks or walls to grow straight upwards, like Money Plant and Pea.
Creepers
Weak plants that grow along the ground because they are too heavy to stand up, like Watermelon and Pumpkin.
Parts of a Plant
The main parts of a plant are roots, stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits.
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Board Exam Info
In the Punjab (PSEB) Class 1 EVS exam, 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, naming examples of trees and shrubs, and identifying whether a given plant is a climber or a creeper.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a tree and a shrub?
Trees are very big and tall with a thick hard stem called a trunk, while shrubs are smaller, bushy plants with many thin woody stems.
Why do climbers need support?
Climbers have very weak stems, so they cannot stand straight on their own and need a wall, stick, or another plant to climb up.
Do plants need water to live?
Yes, just like humans, plants are living things and they need water, air, and sunlight to grow and stay green.
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