Summary: Plants are classified into herbs, shrubs, and trees. They have different parts such as roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits, each with specific functions.
NCERT Exercise Questions & Answers
Q1. What are herbs, shrubs, and trees?
Herbs are small plants with soft stems, shrubs are medium-sized plants with woody stems, and trees are tall plants with thick trunks.
Q2. What is the function of roots?
Roots anchor the plant in the soil and absorb water and minerals.
Q3. What is the function of stem?
The stem supports the plant and transports water and nutrients.
Q4. What is the function of leaves?
Leaves prepare food for the plant through photosynthesis.
Q5. What is a taproot and fibrous root?
Taproot has one main root, while fibrous roots have many similar-sized roots.
Q6. What are venation types?
Leaves show reticulate venation (net-like) and parallel venation.
Q7. What is photosynthesis?
It is the process by which plants make food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
Q8. What is transpiration?
Transpiration is the loss of water vapour from leaves.