NCERT Class 1 Environmental Studies • Foundational EVS (NEP 2020)

Chapter 7: Plants Around Us

Q: Name five different kinds of plants found in nature and give one example of each.

Model Answer:1. Trees: Big, tall plants with thick woody trunks (e.g., Banyan, Neem, Mango).2. Shrubs: Medium-sized bushy plants (e.g., Rose, Hibiscus).3. Herbs: Small plants with soft green stems (e.g., Mint, Coriander, Tulsi).4. Climbers: Weak-stemmed plants that climb on supports (e.g., Money pla

Q: Name the five main parts of a plant and state what the root and leaf do.

Model Answer:• Parts: Roots, Stem, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits (and Seeds).• Roots: Fix the plant in the soil and absorb water and minerals.• Leaves: Prepare food for the plant using sunlight (kitchen of the plant).

Q: What four essential things does a plant need to grow healthy and green?

Model Answer:Plants need: 1. Sunlight, 2. Water, 3. Air (carbon dioxide), 4. Soil (nutrients).

Q: Give four important gifts that plants give to humans and animals.

Model Answer:1. Food: Fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and spices.2. Oxygen: Fresh, clean air to breathe.3. Shade & Shelter: Cool shade for travelers and homes for birds.4. Wood & Medicines: Timber for furniture and herbal medicines.

Q: What is the hard, woody stem of a big tree called?

Model Answer:The thick, brown, woody stem of a tree is called a Trunk.

Q: Fill in the blanks:(a) A seed sprouts into a baby plant called a _______ (seedling / flower).(b) The _______ (leaf / root) grows underneath the ground

Model Answer:(a) seedling(b) root(c) creeper

Q: Match each plant with its category:1. Banyan &emsp;&emsp;&emsp; (A) Climber2. Money Plant (B) Tree3. Rose &emsp;&emsp;&emsp;&emsp; (C) Sh

Model Answer:• 1. Banyan → (B) Tree• 2. Money Plant → (A) Climber• 3. Rose → (C) Shrub

Q: State True or False:(a) Plants can grow inside a dark cupboard without any sunlight or water.(b) Trees take in carbon dioxide and release fresh oxygen

Model Answer:(a) False. Plants need light and water.(b) True. Photosynthesis gives us oxygen.

Q: Which part of these plants do we eat?(a) Carrot → _______(b) Spinach → _______(c) Apple → _______

Model Answer:(a) Carrot → Root(b) Spinach → Leaf(c) Apple → Fruit

Q: Why do cactus and rose plants have thorns?

Model Answer:Thorns protect the plant from being eaten by grazing animals.

Big Trees, Small Shrubs, Herbs, Green Leaves & Flower Care | CBSE Session 2026–27

Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts

Core Theme of 'Plants Around Us': Understanding natural and bodily phenomena.
Developing keen observational skills, scientific inquiry, and environmental empathy.
Practical health, hygiene, and ecological awareness aligned with NEP 2020.

All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (16 Questions)

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Q1 Plant Types • Classification

Name five different kinds of plants found in nature and give one example of each.

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
1. Trees: Big, tall plants with thick woody trunks (e.g., Banyan, Neem, Mango).
2. Shrubs: Medium-sized bushy plants (e.g., Rose, Hibiscus).
3. Herbs: Small plants with soft green stems (e.g., Mint, Coriander, Tulsi).
4. Climbers: Weak-stemmed plants that climb on supports (e.g., Money plant, Pea plant).
5. Creepers: Weak plants that crawl along the ground (e.g., Watermelon, Pumpkin).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 5 plant types named 2 M

Valid examples for each 1 M

Q2 Parts of a Plant • Structure

Name the five main parts of a plant and state what the root and leaf do.

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
• Parts: Roots, Stem, Leaves, Flowers, Fruits (and Seeds).
• Roots: Fix the plant in the soil and absorb water and minerals.
• Leaves: Prepare food for the plant using sunlight (kitchen of the plant).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Five plant parts 1 M

Root function 1 M

Leaf function 1 M

Q3 Plant Needs • Growth Requirements

What four essential things does a plant need to grow healthy and green?

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Plants need: 1. Sunlight, 2. Water, 3. Air (carbon dioxide), 4. Soil (nutrients).

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Sunlight, water, air, soil 2 M

Q4 Uses of Plants • Gifts of Nature

Give four important gifts that plants give to humans and animals.

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
1. Food: Fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and spices.
2. Oxygen: Fresh, clean air to breathe.
3. Shade & Shelter: Cool shade for travelers and homes for birds.
4. Wood & Medicines: Timber for furniture and herbal medicines.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Four uses of plants listed 2 M

Q5 Trees • Woody Giants

What is the hard, woody stem of a big tree called?

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
The thick, brown, woody stem of a tree is called a Trunk.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Trunk 1 M

Q6 Fill in the Blanks • Plant Life

Fill in the blanks:
(a) A seed sprouts into a baby plant called a _______ (seedling / flower).
(b) The _______ (leaf / root) grows underneath the ground.
(c) A watermelon plant is a _______ (creeper / tree) because its fruits are heavy.

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
(a) seedling
(b) root
(c) creeper

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

seedling 1 M

root 1 M

creeper 1 M

Q7 Matching • Plant Types

Match each plant with its category:
1. Banyan (A) Climber
2. Money Plant (B) Tree
3. Rose (C) Shrub

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
• 1. Banyan → (B) Tree
• 2. Money Plant → (A) Climber
• 3. Rose → (C) Shrub

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

All 3 matches correct 2 M

Q8 True or False • Botany Basics

State True or False:
(a) Plants can grow inside a dark cupboard without any sunlight or water.
(b) Trees take in carbon dioxide and release fresh oxygen for us to breathe.

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
(a) False. Plants need light and water.
(b) True. Photosynthesis gives us oxygen.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

(a) False 1 M

(b) True 1 M

Q9 Edible Parts of Plants

Which part of these plants do we eat?
(a) Carrot → _______
(b) Spinach → _______
(c) Apple → _______

[3 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
(a) Carrot → Root
(b) Spinach → Leaf
(c) Apple → Fruit

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Root 1 M

Leaf 1 M

Fruit 1 M

Q10 Thorny Plants • Protection

Why do cactus and rose plants have thorns?

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Thorns protect the plant from being eaten by grazing animals.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Protection from grazing animals 1 M

Q11 Caring for Plants • Green Thumb

How can you take care of house plants in your balcony or garden?

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
We should water them regularly, ensure they get sunlight, and never pluck their leaves or flowers needlessly.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Watering and sunlight 1 M

Do not pluck flowers needlessly 1 M

Q12 National Tree and Flower of India

Name:
(a) The National Tree of India
(b) The National Flower of India

[2 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
(a) National Tree: Banyan Tree
(b) National Flower: Lotus

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Banyan tree 1 M

Lotus 1 M

Q13 Odd One Out • Plants

Find the odd one out: [Mango Tree, Neem Tree, Banyan Tree, Mint Plant].

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Mint Plant is the odd one out because it is a small herb, while the others are large, woody trees.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Mint plant with reason 1 M

Q14 Seeds to Plants • Germination

What is hidden inside every fruit that can grow into a new plant?

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Seeds are hidden inside fruits.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Seeds 1 M

Q15 Aquatic Plants • Water Flora

Name one plant that grows floating on water ponds.

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
Lotus (or Water Lily) grows floating on water.

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Lotus / Water lily 1 M

Q16 Conservation Motto • Tree Planting

What is the slogan for protecting trees?

[1 Marks]

✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working

Model Answer:
'Plant more trees, save our Earth, keep it green and clean!'

CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme

Tree planting slogan 1 M

🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study

Plants Around Us Environmental Case Study

In 'Plants Around Us', Grade 1 learners explore their natural environment and daily interactions, observing cause and effect in the world around them.

Analytical Task: What essential ecological or health habit does 'Plants Around Us' teach us to practice every day?

Evaluation & Model Answer:

It teaches us to observe nature carefully, practice daily personal hygiene, and protect all living beings with kindness and respect.

Rubric: 1.5 M for habit identification + 1.5 M for environmental rationale