THE MODERN SCHOOL, ECNCR DELHI

SESSION 2023-24
CLASS S1
SUBJECT - SCIENCE
CHAPTER -7 Getting To Know Plants

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1 marks each

1 Which of the following combination of features would you observe in grass?

(a) Parallel venation and fibrous root (b) Parallel venation and tap root
(c) Reticulate venation and fibrous root (d) Reticulate venation and tap root
2 Which of the following is not the primary function of stem?
(a) Conduction of water (b) Photosynthesis
(c) Formation of branches (d) Bears flowers and fruits
3 Which of the following terms constitute the female part of a flower.
(a) sepals, petal and stamen (b) stigma, style and ovary
(c) ovary, stamen and stigma (d) ovary, style and stamen
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS 3 marks each

1 Name the two systems into which the parts of a plant are categorized.

2 Why do desert plants have spines instead of leaves?

3 What is the benefit of transpiration for a plant? Can you suggest a disadvantage of transpiration?

4 What is the importance of a flower for a plant? Which part of a flower turns into a fruit and which part forms
the seeds?

5 Differentiate between parallel and reticulate venation. Give examples.

6 Define the following terms.

a) Transpiration b) Photosynthesis c) Pollination

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS 5 marks each

1 Write two functions of each of the following parts of a plant.

a) Roots b) Stem c) Leaves

2 Explain two types of venation in plants with the help of diagram.

3 List any three types of modifications of each of the following

a) Root b) Stem c) leaves

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4 Explain the structure of a flower with the help of a well labeled diagram

Case study
What are plants?
Plants are living organisms that cover much of the land of planet Earth. You see them everywhere. They include gras
flowers, bushes, ferns, mosses, and more. Plants are members of the kingdom plantae. Here are some basic characteris
make a living organism a plant:
• Most plants make their own food through a process called photosynthesis.
• Plants have a cuticle, meaning they have a waxy layer on their surface that protects them and keeps them from drying
Energy from the Sun
One of the most important functions of most plants is photosynthesis. Plants use photosynthesis to create energy direct
sunlight.
Basic Structure of Plants
The three basic parts of most plants are the leaf, the stem, and the roots.
Leaf - The leaf is an organ of a plant that is specialized for photosynthesis. Leaves capture energy from sunlight as
collect carbon dioxide from the air. Many leaves are flat and thin in order to catch as much sunlight as possible.
Stem - The stem is the main structure that supports leaves and flowers. Stems have vascular tissues that move food an
around the plant to help it grow. Plants often store food in their stems.
Roots - The roots of a plant grow underground. Roots help to keep the plant from falling over and gather water and m
from the soil. Some plants store food in their roots. The two major types of roots are fibrous roots and taproots. Tapro
to have one major root that grows very deep, while fibrous roots have many roots that grow in all directions
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QUESTIONS:
(i) What is the name of the process used by most plants to make their food from sunlight?
a) Water cycle
b) Transpiration
c) Photosynthesis
d) Regeneration
(ii) Which of the following constitutes the basic structure of a plant?
a) Leaf
b) Stem
c) Roots
d) All of the above
(iii) Which structure of the plant is designed to capture sunlight and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis?
i)Leaf
ii)Stem
iii)Roots
iv)All of the above
a) (i) and (iii) are correct
b) (ii) and (iii) are correct
c) Only (i) is correct
d) Only (iii) is correct
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(iv) Which structure of the plant grows underground and keeps the plant from falling over?
(v) What is the waxy layer on the surface of plants called?