Class 2 Evs - TAMILNADU
Plants
In the Class 2 EVS chapter 'Plants', students explore the wonderful world of greenery around them. This chapter introduces young learners to different types of plants such as trees, shrubs, herbs, climbers, and creepers. Students will learn about the different parts of a plant like roots, stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits, and understand how plants make their own food and grow. This chapter is very important for the Tamil Nadu Samacheer Kalvi board exams as it builds the foundational science knowledge required for higher classes, frequently appearing in both objective and short-answer questions.
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Big Trees
Big and strong plants with thick, woody stems called trunks are called trees, like the banyan and mango tree.
Shrubs and Herbs
Shrubs are medium-sized bushy plants with woody stems, while herbs are small plants with soft, green stems like mint and grass.
Climbers and Creepers
Climbers need support to grow upwards like the money plant, whereas creepers spread along the ground like watermelon.
Parts of a Plant
A plant has roots underground, a stem that holds it upright, green leaves that make food, and colourful flowers that turn into fruits.
Uses of Plants
Plants give us food, fresh air, clothes, medicine, and wood, making them our best friends.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
This chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks in the Tamil Nadu (Samacheer Kalvi) Class 2 EVS examinations. Common question types include matching plant types to their examples, filling in the blanks about plant parts, naming the uses of plants, and identifying pictures of trees, shrubs, and herbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Climbers have weak stems and need support like a stick or wall to grow upwards, while creepers have weak stems that simply creep and spread along the ground.
Climbers have weak stems and need support to grow upwards, whereas creepers grow horizontally along the ground.
Why are leaves important to a plant?
Leaves are called the kitchen of the plant because they prepare food for the plant using sunlight, air, and water.
Are all plants of the same size?
No, plants are of different sizes. Some are big like trees, some are medium like shrubs, and some are very small like herbs.
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