Plant Life
Each subtopic includes About section, revision page link, 10 preview questions, and practice CTAs.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which part of the plant grows towards sunlight?
A.Root
B.Stem
C.Seed
D.Taproot
- 2.
Which of these is a fleshy fruit?
A.Apple
B.Groundnut
C.Walnut
D.Almond
- 3.
A mustard plant has which type of root system?
A.Fibrous root
B.Taproot
C.No roots
D.Aerial roots
- 4.
Which of these plants stores food in its stem?
A.Carrot
B.Sugarcane
C.Radish
D.Turnip
- 5.
In the reproductive part of a plant, the 'Filament' is a part of the:
A.Stamen
B.Pistil
C.Sepal
D.Petal
- 6.
Which of these is a plant that stores food in its stem?
A.Beetroot
B.Sugarcane
C.Carrot
D.Sweet potato
- 7.
Why are most leaves thin and broad?
A.To hide the stem
B.To decrease the weight of the plant
C.To provide a large surface area to capture sunlight
D.To prevent birds from sitting on them
- 8.
A dicot seed like a bean has how many seed leaves?
A.One
B.Two
C.Three
D.None
- 9.
The 'Ovary' of a flower contains small bead-like structures that turn into seeds. What are they called?
A.Anthers
B.Pollen
C.Ovules
D.Stigmas
- 10.
Which of the following describes a 'Climber' plant accurately?
A.A plant with a thick woody trunk
B.A plant that grows along the ground
C.A plant with weak stems that uses support to grow upwards
D.A plant that lives only in water
Download the worksheet for Plant Life - Parts of a Plant to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
The Leaf and Photosynthesis
SubtopicThe Leaf and Photosynthesis under Plant Life for Grade 4 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is a product of photosynthesis stored in a mango tree's fruit?
A.Starch
B.Salt
C.Chlorophyll
D.Iodine
- 2.
Which gas do humans breathe out that plants use to make food?
A.Oxygen
B.Carbon dioxide
C.Nitrogen
D.Methane
- 3.
The flat part of the leaf that captures sunlight is also known as the:
A.Lamina
B.Stalk
C.Root
D.Petiole
- 4.
What is the primary source of energy for all living things?
A.The Moon
B.The Sun
C.The Wind
D.The Ocean
- 5.
When we test a leaf for starch, if the leaf was not exposed to sunlight at all, the iodine solution will:
A.Turn blue-black
B.Turn bright red
C.Remain brown/yellowish
D.Turn green
- 6.
Which of these is NOT a part of a leaf?
A.Midrib
B.Veins
C.Stomata
D.Root hair
- 7.
The green color of the leaf is due to the presence of organelles called chloroplasts which contain:
A.Starch
B.Glucose
C.Chlorophyll
D.Iodine
- 8.
How do aquatic plants that are completely submerged under water get the carbon dioxide they need for photosynthesis?
A.They take it from the air bubbles trapped on their surface
B.They absorb dissolved carbon dioxide directly from the water
C.They do not need carbon dioxide; they use oxygen instead
D.They get it from the soil at the bottom of the pond
- 9.
What is the role of sunlight in the process of photosynthesis?
A.It provides the carbon needed to make glucose
B.It provides the energy needed to combine water and carbon dioxide
C.It helps the roots to pull more water from the soil
D.It keeps the leaf warm so the water does not freeze
- 10.
A plant is growing in a very crowded forest where very little sunlight reaches the ground. How might its leaves adapt?
A.The leaves will become very small and thick
B.The leaves will turn white to reflect whatever light is available
C.The leaves will grow very large and broad to capture maximum light
D.The leaves will turn into spines to conserve energy
Download the worksheet for Plant Life - The Leaf and Photosynthesis to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Adaptations in Plants
SubtopicAdaptations in Plants under Plant Life for Grade 4 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The broad leaves of a lotus plant help it to __________ on water.
A.Sink
B.Float
C.Swim
D.Walk
- 2.
Floating plants are light because their bodies are filled with __________.
A.Water
B.Food
C.Air
D.Sand
- 3.
Which of these is an adaptation for plants in hot and damp areas?
A.Needle-like leaves
B.Spines
C.Being evergreen
D.Breathing roots
- 4.
Which of these plants belongs to the category of saprophytes (plants that live on dead matter)?
A.Cactus
B.Lotus
C.Mushroom
D.Mango
- 5.
Look at the following table of plant features. Which plant is most likely to be a Mangrove?
A.Plant A
B.Plant B
C.Plant C
D.Plant D
- 6.
Plants in the desert often have a green stem because:
A.They want to look like plants in the plains.
B.The stem contains chlorophyll to make food.
C.The stem is where the flowers grow.
D.The green color keeps the plant warm.
- 7.
Why can an Indian Pipe plant grow in the deep shade of a forest floor where there is very little light?
A.It has very large leaves to catch light.
B.It doesn't need light because it doesn't make its own food.
C.It moves toward the sunlight like an animal.
D.It stores sunlight in its roots during the summer.
- 8.
What is the main difference between the adaptations of a desert plant and a marshy plant regarding their roots?
A.Desert roots grow upwards; Marshy roots grow deep
B.Desert roots grow deep to find water; Marshy roots grow upwards to find air
C.Both grow upwards to avoid the soil
D.Both grow deep to anchor the plant against the wind
- 9.
Pine trees are found on hills. Their leaves are needle-like. This shape is an adaptation to which of the following environmental factors?
A.Heavy rainfall and high humidity
B.Extreme cold and the need to reduce water loss
C.The need to attract insects for pollination
D.The presence of many leaf-eating animals
- 10.
The Venus Flytrap closes its trap only when an insect is inside. How does the plant ensure it doesn't waste energy closing for a falling raindrop or a piece of dust?
A.It uses its eyes to see the insect
B.It only closes if the trigger hairs are touched in a specific pattern or multiple times
C.The trap only reacts to the smell of an insect
D.The trap is too heavy to be moved by a raindrop
Download the worksheet for Plant Life - Adaptations in Plants to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Plants in Different Habitats
SubtopicPlants in Different Habitats under Plant Life for Grade 4 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Plants adapt themselves to their surroundings to:
A.Play with animals
B.Change their color
C.Survive and grow
D.Travel to new places
- 2.
What kind of leaves do underwater plants usually have?
A.Broad and circular leaves
B.Needle-like or ribbon-like leaves
C.No leaves at all
D.Large leaves with many stomata
- 3.
Fixed aquatic plants have roots that are:
A.Floating in water
B.Fixed to the bed of the water body
C.Above the water surface
D.Inside the leaves
- 4.
Which of these plants is most likely to be found in a very dry area with very little rainfall?
A.Mango tree
B.Banyan tree
C.Cactus
D.Water Lily
- 5.
The Banyan tree, which has many branches and a wide spread, is a typical tree of the:
A.Deserts
B.Plains
C.High mountains
D.Marshes
- 6.
Plants that are not green, such as Fungi, cannot make their own food because they lack:
A.Water
B.Roots
C.Chlorophyll
D.Stems
- 7.
Coconut trees have fruits with a fibrous outer covering. How does this help the plant in its coastal habitat?
A.It protects the fruit from birds
B.It allows the fruit to float on water and travel to other places
C.It keeps the fruit warm in winter
D.It helps the fruit sink into the sand
- 8.
Which of these statements about saprophytic plants is TRUE?
A.They are the primary producers in the food chain
B.They help in cleaning the environment by decomposing dead matter
C.They have the largest flowers in the plant kingdom
D.They can only grow in the desert
- 9.
Why do the leaves of the Lotus plant stay clean and dry even though they live in water?
A.The plant has a person to clean it every day
B.The leaves have a special waxy coating that makes water bead off
C.The leaves absorb all the water that falls on them
D.The plant releases heat to evaporate the water
- 10.
In very cold climates, some plants grow very close to the ground in 'mats'. Why is this beneficial?
A.To hide from polar bears
B.To stay warm by using the ground's heat and to stay out of the freezing wind
C.Because the gravity is stronger in cold places
D.To absorb more water from the frozen ground
Download the worksheet for Plant Life - Plants in Different Habitats to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.