Plant Life
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Structure of a Seed
SubtopicStructure of a Seed under Plant Life for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the baby plant called before it starts growing out of the seed?
A.Sapling
B.Seedling
C.Embryo
D.Adult plant
- 2.
Which part of the embryo grows first during the germination of a seed?
A.Plumule
B.Radicle
C.Cotyledon
D.Seed coat
- 3.
Where do monocot seeds generally store their food?
A.In the hilum
B.In the micropyle
C.Inside the seed (endosperm/cotyledon)
D.On the seed coat
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Conditions for Germination
SubtopicConditions for Germination under Plant Life for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these is the most suitable temperature for most seeds to grow?
A.Below C
B.Between C and C
C.Above C
D.Exactly C
- 2.
Which direction does the plumule grow after it emerges from the seed?
A.Towards the center of the Earth
B.In any random direction
C.Upwards towards the light
D.It does not grow
- 3.
The stage of a plant's life where it is still inside the seed and waiting for the right conditions is called:
A.Active stage
B.Dormant stage
C.Flowering stage
D.Death stage
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Dispersal of seeds (Wind, Water, Animals, Explosion)
SubtopicDispersal of seeds (Wind, Water, Animals, Explosion) under Plant Life for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The dispersal of seeds ensures that the new plants get enough:
A.Oxygen and Nitrogen only
B.Space, sunlight, and minerals
C.Shadow and cold air
D.Fertilizer from shops
- 2.
Sea beans are seeds that can travel thousands of miles across oceans. Their dispersal agent is:
A.Wind
B.Animals
C.Explosion
D.Water
- 3.
Ash tree seeds are shaped like keys with a single wing. They are dispersed by:
A.Water
B.Wind
C.Animals
D.Explosion
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Vegetative Reproduction
SubtopicVegetative Reproduction under Plant Life for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Vegetative propagation is commonly used by farmers because it ensures:
A.All plants are different
B.The plants grow very slowly
C.The same quality of fruit is maintained
D.No water is needed
- 2.
In vegetative reproduction, the new plant is called a:
A.Parent
B.Offspring
C.Pollinator
D.Dispersal
- 3.
Lilies are plants that commonly grow from:
A.Rhizomes
B.Bulbs
C.Runners
D.Fruits
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Crops and Agriculture (Kharif and Rabi)
SubtopicCrops and Agriculture (Kharif and Rabi) under Plant Life for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What provides the organic matter called 'humus' to the soil?
A.Chemical fertilizers
B.Plastic waste
C.Decayed plant and animal matter
D.Rocks and stones
- 2.
Which practice involves removing light husks from heavier grains using wind?
A.Ploughing
B.Winnowing
C.Sowing
D.Irrigation
- 3.
Linseed is an example of a:
A.Kharif crop
B.Summer crop
C.Rabi crop
D.Rainy season crop
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