Science · Class 6
Getting to Know Plants
Root, stem, leaf modifications; herbs, shrubs, and trees.
4 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Plants are classified as herbs, shrubs, and trees by stem type. This chapter covers root types, leaf venation, parts of a flower, and the function of each plant part.
Types of Plants
- Herbs: soft, green, short stems (wheat, tomato)
- Shrubs: woody, branched near ground (rose, lemon)
- Trees: tall, hard woody stem, branches high (mango, neem)
Root and Leaf
- Tap root: main root with branches (mustard, hibiscus)
- Fibrous root: cluster of thin roots (grass, wheat)
- Parallel venation: veins parallel (monocots — wheat, banana)
- Reticulate venation: net-like veins (dicots — peepal, rose)
Parts of a Flower
- Sepals: protect bud
- Petals: attract insects, often coloured
- Stamens: male part — anther + filament (pollen)
- Pistil: female part — stigma, style, ovary (ovules)
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Leaf venation
A leaf has parallel veins. Is the plant likely monocot or dicot?
- 1Parallel venation is characteristic of monocots
- 2Examples: grass, banana, wheat
- 3Dicots show reticulate venation
Answer
Monocot
Flower parts
Which part of a flower becomes fruit?
- 1After fertilisation, ovary develops
- 2Ovules become seeds
- 3Ovary wall becomes fruit wall
Answer
Ovary
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Roots anchor plant and absorb water and minerals
- ✓ Leaves are the main photosynthetic organs
- ✓ Transpiration occurs through stomata
Exam Tips
- • Draw labelled diagram of flower
- • Classify plants as herb/shrub/tree with examples
- • Distinguish tap and fibrous roots with diagrams
Practice MCQs — Getting to Know Plants
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
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