Question 1

Which of the following categories best describes plants with green and tender stems that are usually short and may not have many branches?

Accepted Answer

Herbs are plants with green and tender stems. They are usually short and sometimes do not have many branches. Examples include wheat, paddy, and tomato.

Question 2

Which plants develop branches near the base of the stem, and the stem is hard but not very thick?

Accepted Answer

Shrubs are plants that have the stem branching out near the base. The stem is hard but not very thick, making them bushy. Examples include lemon and China rose.

Question 3

What type of plants are very tall and have hard and thick brown stems with branches arising well above the ground on the upper part?

Accepted Answer

Trees are very tall plants having hard and thick brown stems. The stems have branches in the upper part, much above the ground. Examples include mango and neem.

Question 4

Plants with weak stems that take support on neighboring structures and climb up are called:

Accepted Answer

Plants with weak stems that cannot stand upright but climb up on neighboring supports are called climbers. Examples include pea plants and grapevine.

Question 5

What are plants with weak stems that spread on the ground called?

Accepted Answer

Creepers are plants with weak stems that cannot stand upright and spread on the ground. Examples include watermelon and pumpkin.

Getting to Know Plants — NCERT Class 6 Science Important Questions & Revision Notes