Getting to Know Plants NCERT Solutions | EVS Class 3: The World around us (Our Wondrous World) PDF Download

Write (Page 49)

Q1: Write the names of trees that you can recognise.  Try to remember where you have seen these trees. Which of these trees have you seen near your home or on your way to school 
Ans: Mango, Coconut, Khejri, Jackfruit, Banyan, Amaltas, Peepal, Chinar. Mango and Jackfruit trees are seen in my backyard. Coconut and Banyan trees are seen in the neighborhood park. Peepal and Amaltas trees are seen on the way to school.

Write (Page 50)

Q1: Write the names of some shrubs. Have you seen any of the shrubs shown in the pictures above?
Ans: Hibiscus, Rose, Holy Basil (Tulsi), Curry leaf. Yes, I have seen Hibiscus, Rose, and Holy Basil (Tulsi) near my home.

Q2: Do you know what they are called in your mother tongue?
Ans: Hibiscus is called "Jaswand," Rose is called "Gulab," and Holy Basil (Tulsi) is called "Tulsi" in my mother tongue.

Write (Page 52)

Q1: Write the names of some herbs that you have seen and where have you seen them?
Ans: Mint, Tomato, Coriander, Mustard. Mint and Coriander are grown in our kitchen garden. Tomato and Mustard plants are seen in the nearby vegetable farm.

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Guess

Q1: Is the snake gourd a creeper or a climber?
Ans: The snake gourd is a climber.

Q2: What do you call it in your language?
Ans: In Hindi, it is called "Chichinda" or "Padval". (You can add the name in your preferred language.)

Write

Q1: Write the names of some climbers or creepers that you have seen and where have you seen them? Are any of them in the pictures given on page 53? What are they called in your language?
Ans: Money Plant, Jasmine, Bottle Gourd, Watermelon, Pumpkin. Money Plant is seen in my friend's house. Jasmine is in our garden. Bottle Gourd, Watermelon, and Pumpkin are seen in the nearby vegetable farm. Yes, Money Plant, Jasmine, and Bottle Gourd are in the pictures given on page 53.  Money Plant is called "Paisa Vel," Jasmine is called "Jui," and Bottle Gourd is called "Dudhi" in my language.

Q2: Name these plants in your language. Say if they are a tree, shrub, climber, or creeper. 

Ans: 

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Activity 2: Make Friends with a Plant!

Choose one plant, preferably a shrub with a thick stem or a tree that you want to make friends with. You can do this by yourself or with a group of your classmates.
Name your plant, just like you might name a pet. Take care of the plant by watering it each day. Also protect it as your friend.
Now observe your plant friend closely. Here are a few things to observe — its leaves, flowers, and fruits. Are there many, a few, or no leaves, flowers, and fruits? Record your observations in the table on the next page.

Time and date of observation: ___________________
Month: ___________________
Weather on the day you are recording this information: ___________________

Ans: Time and Date of Observation: 9:00 AM, 14th October 2024
Month: October
Weather on the day you are recording this information: Sunny 

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Activity 3

• Do you find new leaves growing on the plant? Do the colours of the leaves change as they grow larger?
  Ans: Yes, I found new leaves growing. The new leaves are light green in color, and as they grow larger, they turn darker green.
• Do the old brown leaves fall to the ground?
  Ans: Yes, I observed that some of the old brown leaves fell to the ground.
• Do you find flowers appearing or notice any fruit?
  Ans: Yes, a few small yellow flowers have appeared, and I also noticed a few small round fruits starting to grow.
• What are other observations you have?
  Ans: I observed that the plant is growing taller, and the stem is becoming stronger. The leaves have a soft texture, and the flowers have a mild fragrance.

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Activity 4

• Observe the leaves in your surroundings.
• Draw, colour and label them in your notebook.
• Describe their colour, shape, size, texture and smell to your friend in the class. 
  Ans: The leaves I observed were dark green in color, oval in shape, and medium-sized. They had a smooth texture and a fresh smell, somewhat like mint.
• What statements can we make about leaves after doing this activity?
  Ans: Leaves come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. They can have smooth, rough, or soft textures. Leaves from different plants often have distinct smells. The size of leaves can vary greatly depending on the plant species.

Let us reflect (Page 60)

A. Discuss

Q1: What would happen if there were no plants?
Ans: If there were no plants, there would be no oxygen for us to breathe, no food to eat, and no shelter for many animals. The ecological balance would be disrupted, leading to the extinction of many species, including humans.

Q2: How does the root help a plant to grow?
Ans: The root helps a plant to grow by anchoring it to the soil, absorbing water and nutrients, and storing food.

Q3: What is the role of the stem?
Ans: The stem supports the plant, transports water and nutrients from the roots to other parts of the plant, and carries food produced by the leaves to the roots.

B. Write

Q1: List the names of plants that you have seen in your school, park or near your home. Identify what types of plants they are — tree, shrub, herb, grass, climber or creeper.
Ans:

• Mango (Tree)
• Hibiscus (Shrub)
• Mint (Herb)
• Bamboo (Grass)
• Money Plant (Climber)
• Pumpkin (Creeper)

Q2: Which particular part of the plant helped you to identify the type of the plant?
Ans: The size and structure of the plant helped me identify the type. Trees have a big trunk and branches, shrubs have multiple woody stems, herbs have soft green stems, grasses have hollow stems, climbers have long and flexible stems, and creepers spread on the ground.

Q3: Describe your favourite plant. Why is it your favourite?
Ans: My favorite plant is the Mango tree because it provides delicious fruits, gives shade, and has beautiful green leaves. It is a source of joy during the summer when we get to eat ripe mangoes.

C. Draw

Draw different types of leaves you have seen around you.
Ans: This question is to be attempted by the student themself, a sample has been presented for reference.