Uses of Plants - 1 Class 2 Worksheet Science

Q1: Tick (✓) the correct choice.

(i) We get paper from this tree.
(a) Peepal
(b) Bamboo
(c) Neem
Ans: (b)
Most paper pulp is made from trees, though it can also be made from bamboo, cotton, hemp, jute, and a wide range of other plant materials.

(ii) Animals depend on plants for their
(a) food
(b) shelter
(c) both (a) and (b)
Ans: (c)
Plants provide shelter for animals and they make oxygen for the animals to live and animals depend on plants for food as plants produce food and energy.

(iii) This plant can cure stomach ache.
(a) Mint
(b) Tulsi
(c) Neem
Ans: (a)
Mint helps in curing stomach ache.

(iv) This is used to cure tooth ache.
(a) Mint
(b) Clove
(c) Turmeric
Ans: (b)
As the best home remedy method for toothache relief, cloves have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anesthetic properties.

(v) We get this by crushing the seeds of mustard.
(a) Fibre
(b) Oil
(c) Perfume
Ans: (b)
Mustard seeds are the small round seeds of various mustard plants, mustard seeds that are crushed for making oil.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) ___________ is used for making soaps and shampoos.
Ans: Oil is used for making soaps and shampoos.
Traditionally, soap was made with animal fat, but today, plant oils are widely used. Depending on your oil, the finished soap's hardness and lather will vary.

(ii) Pulses and cereals are called _________.
Ans: Pulses and cereals are called food Grains.
Cereals and pulses are called food grains.

(iii) We make ___________ from cocoa.
Ans: We make chocolates from cocoa.
Firstly, fermented and dried cocoa beans will be refined to a roasted nib by winnowing and roasting. Then, they will be heated and will melt into chocolate liquor. Lastly, manufacturers blend chocolate liquor with sugar and milk to add flavour.

Q3: True and False

(i) Groundnut oil is used for cooking food.
Ans: True
Made from peanut plant seeds, peanut oil also known as groundnut oil is commonly used in baking, sautéing, frying, and other forms of cooking.

(ii) Many animals depend on the plants for their food.
Ans: True
Plants provide shelter for animals and they make oxygen for the animals to live and animals depend on plants for food as plants produce food and energy

(iii) Plucking flowers and leaves is a good practice.
Ans: False
Flowers are the gift of nature and look more beautiful when they are on the plant so we should avoid plucking them.

Q4: Match the following

Ans: (d) Fruit - Guava is a true fruit
(c) vegetable - Cabbage is an exceptionally healthy food. It has an outstanding nutrient profile and is especially high in vitamins C and K.
(a) cereal - Cereal is a grain used for food, for example wheat, maize
(e) pulse - Pulses, also known as grain legumes.
(b) spice - Spices are used to season or flavor foods.

Q5: Short Questions Answer

(i) What gases do the plants take in and give out?
Ans: Plants utilize this carbon dioxide gas in the process of photosynthesis to produce food and release oxygen in the atmosphere.

(ii) Name any two flowers that are used to make perfumes.
Ans: Roses and jasmine are used to make perfumes.

(iii) Name any three plants whose leaves are used to make medicines.
Ans: Neem, Tulsi, Mint, etc could be the examples of plants whose leaves are used to make medicines.