1. Fill in the blanks.
__ are thin, flexible structures that can wrap around objects and help the plant climb or anchor for support.
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
Answer: b) Tendrils are thin, flexible structures that can wrap around objects and help the plant climb or anchor for support.
2. Guess the lifespan of the plant shown in the picture.
a) 20 years
b) 15 years
c) 10 years
d) 1 year
Answer: d) The plant shown in the picture is basil, a herb. Herbs usually have a shorter lifespan of about 1-2 years.
3. Select the plant which can be placed in the same group as the plant shown in the picture.
a) Water Lily
b) Sunflower
c) Rose
d) Tulip
Answer: a) Water Lily can be grouped together with Lotus (shown in the picture) as both of them are aquatic plants.
4. Jane noticed that her new garden plant does not produce any flowers. She wonders what type of plant it could be. Help her identify the plant from the following options.
a) Lily
b) Orchid
c) Fern
d) Tulip
Answer: c) Fern is a non-flowering plant whereas lily, orchid and tulip produce flowers.
5. Select the incorrect pair.
a) 
b) 
c) 
d) 
Answer: d) Pumpkin is a creeper plant, not a climber.
FAQs on Classification of Plants
1. Why all plants are green?
Most plants are green because of a substance called chlorophyll that aids in photosynthesis, the process through which they produce food. However, some plants may come in a variety of colours.
2. What are some famous trees that makes them special?
Some well-known trees are the oak tree, which is noted for its strong wood, and the redwood, which is one of the tallest trees on the planet.
3. How are flowering plants different from non-flowering plants?
Flowering plants generate seeds inside fruits and have colourful blooms, but non-flowering plants, such as ferns and mosses, do not have flowers and reproduce in a different way.
4. What are ferns?
Ferns are non-flowering plants with feathery leaves that reproduce through spores. They often appear in forests and wet places.
5. What do lichens look like, and where are they found?
Lichens appear as tiny patches of various colours on rocks and trees. They are a hybrid of fungal and algae.
