Getting to Know Plants
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Trees, Shrubs, Herbs, and Grasses
SubtopicTrees, Shrubs, Herbs, and Grasses under Getting to Know Plants for Grade 3 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these do plants need to grow?
A.Air, Water, Sunlight
B.Chocolate
C.Toys
D.Milk
- 2.
Which part of the plant stays under the soil?
A.Stem
B.Fruit
C.Roots
D.Flower
- 3.
Which of these is a tree found in cold, hilly areas?
A.Mango
B.Pine
C.Coconut
D.Banyan
- 4.
Henna (Mehendi) is an example of a:
A.Herb
B.Shrub
C.Tree
D.Climber
- 5.
Which of these is the correct order of plant types from generally shortest to tallest?
A.Tree -> Shrub -> Herb
B.Herb -> Shrub -> Tree
C.Shrub -> Herb -> Tree
D.Tree -> Herb -> Shrub
- 6.
A Banyan tree has many branches. Where do these branches start?
A.At the root level
B.Much higher up on the trunk
C.Only at the very bottom near the grass
D.From the flowers
- 7.
Which of the following would you most likely find growing as a carpet on a playground?
A.Herbs
B.Shrubs
C.Trees
D.Grass
- 8.
Why do trees have their branches high up on the trunk?
A.To reach for more sunlight away from smaller plants.
B.To keep the fruit away from all animals.
C.To make the trunk stronger.
D.Because roots push the branches upwards.
- 9.
A student finds a plant that is taller than a shrub but does not have a thick woody trunk. It has a green, soft stem. It is likely a:
A.Young Tree
B.Giant Herb (like Banana)
C.Tall Shrub
D.Grass
- 10.
Which of these plants has a stem that is used as a common spice/herb but is NOT woody?
A.Cinnamon (Tree bark)
B.Ginger (Underground herb stem)
C.Rose (Shrub stem)
D.Teak (Tree stem)
Download the worksheet for Getting to Know Plants - Trees, Shrubs, Herbs, and Grasses to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Climbers and Creepers
SubtopicClimbers and Creepers under Getting to Know Plants for Grade 3 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these describes a pumpkin plant?
A.It is a tree
B.It is a creeper
C.It has a very strong trunk
D.It grows inside water
- 2.
Which of these is a climber found in gardens?
A.Jasmine (some varieties)
B.Grass
C.Oak
D.Pine
- 3.
What is the main difference between a climber and a tree?
A.Trees have weak stems
B.Climbers have strong trunks
C.Trees can stand straight, climbers cannot
D.Climbers live longer than trees
- 4.
Which of these is a vegetable that grows on a climber?
A.Potato
B.Carrot
C.Bitter gourd
D.Radish
- 5.
A gardener is grouping plants using the flowchart below. Which of the following plants would be placed in 'Category X'?
A.Pumpkin
B.Muskmelon
C.Money Plant
D.Watermelon
- 6.
A student recorded the growth of two plants in a science journal. Based on the comparison in the diagram, what is the correct classification for Plant 1 and Plant 2?
A.Plant 1: Creeper, Plant 2: Climber
B.Plant 1: Climber, Plant 2: Creeper
C.Plant 1: Tree, Plant 2: Shrub
D.Plant 1: Shrub, Plant 2: Herb
- 7.
What is the common feature between a Pumpkin and a Muskmelon?
A.They are both climbers
B.They both have very strong stems
C.They are both creepers
D.They both grow on tall trees
- 8.
A plant growing in your garden has a thin stem and small curly structures. It is growing up a wooden stick. What are the curly structures called?
A.Roots
B.Trunks
C.Tendrils
D.Branches
- 9.
Identify the incorrect statement:
A.The stem of a climber is weak.
B.The pumpkin plant is a climber.
C.Money plant is a climber.
D.Creepers spread on the ground.
- 10.
What do we call the plants that have weak stems and take support on neighboring structures to climb up?
A.Herbs
B.Climbers
C.Creepers
D.Trees
Download the worksheet for Getting to Know Plants - Climbers and Creepers to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Parts of a Plant
SubtopicParts of a Plant under Getting to Know Plants for Grade 3 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which part of the plant takes in water from the soil?
A.Leaf
B.Flower
C.Root
D.Fruit
- 2.
What do we call the outer covering of a seed?
A.Leaf blade
B.Seed coat
C.Trunk
D.Petal
- 3.
Which of these plants has a very weak stem and grows along the ground?
A.Watermelon
B.Grapevine
C.Rose
D.Mango
- 4.
What color do leaves usually turn when they are dead or dry?
A.Green
B.Blue
C.Brown
D.Pink
- 5.
Look at the diagram of a seed. Part 'A' represents the hard outer covering of the seed. What is the most important job of Part 'A'?
A.To absorb sunlight for the seed
B.To protect the baby plant inside
C.To store food for the seedling
D.To help the seed travel to new places
- 6.
Based on the structural differences shown in the diagram, how does the stem of Plant 1 (a Tree) differ from the stems of Plant 2 (a Shrub)?
A.Plant 1 has a soft green stem while Plant 2 has a thick trunk
B.Plant 1 grows along the ground while Plant 2 grows upwards with support
C.Plant 1 has one main thick woody stem called a trunk, while Plant 2 has many thin woody stems starting from the base
D.Plant 1 lives for only one month while Plant 2 lives for many years
- 7.
In the diagram below, part 'A' represents the fruit of a plant. What is the most important job of part 'A' for the life of the plant?
A.To help the plant breathe through tiny holes
B.To protect the seeds and help in the growth of new plants
C.To absorb water and minerals from the soil
D.To keep the plant fixed firmly to the ground
- 8.
Why do some plants have brightly colored and scented flowers?
A.To scare away animals
B.To attract insects for pollination
C.To make more food
D.To keep the plant warm
- 9.
Which part of the plant is responsible for producing pollen grains?
A.Stigma
B.Anther
C.Ovary
D.Style
- 10.
Which of these is a function of the 'Stem'?
A.Fixing the plant to the soil
B.Making seeds
C.Bearing leaves, flowers, and fruits
D.Absorbing water from the soil
Download the worksheet for Getting to Know Plants - Parts of a Plant to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.