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Getting to know Plants — Syllabus

Gujarat Board · Class 6 · Science

What Getting to know Plants covers in Gujarat Board Class 6 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the Gujarat Board Class 6 Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 6 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Getting to know Plants

1

Types of Plants: Herbs, Shrubs, Trees, Creepers, and Climbers

  • Plants are classified based on their height, nature of stem, and where branches appear.
  • HERBS: Small plants with green, tender (soft) stems. They usually do not have many branches. Examples: Wheat, Grass, Tomato, Mint.
  • SHRUBS: Medium-sized plants with hard but not very thick stems. Branches grow near the BASE of the stem (close to the ground). Examples: Rose, Lemon, China rose, Tulsi.
2

The Stem and Its Functions

  • The stem is the main central part of the plant that grows upward from the soil.
  • The stem BEARS (holds) leaves, branches, buds, flowers, and fruits.
  • FUNCTION 1 — CONDUCTION: The stem conducts (carries) water and minerals UPWARD from roots to leaves and other parts.
3

The Leaf: Structure and Functions

  • Leaves are the food factories of the plant — they make food for the entire plant.
  • STRUCTURE OF A LEAF: Every leaf has two main parts — (1) Petiole: the stalk that attaches the leaf to the stem, and (2) Lamina: the broad, flat, green part of the leaf.
  • Some leaves do not have a petiole — they are directly attached to the stem.
4

The Root: Types and Functions

  • Roots are the underground part of the plant (in most plants). They grow into the soil.
  • FUNCTION 1 — ABSORPTION: Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil.
  • FUNCTION 2 — ANCHORAGE: Roots hold (anchor) the plant firmly in the soil, preventing it from falling over.

Key Concepts

Plants can be grouped into threeThe stem is the partA leaf has two main partsRoots are the parts of plantsA flower is the reproductive part

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Getting to know Plants for Gujarat Board Class 6 Science?
Key topics in Getting to know Plants include Types of Plants: Herbs, Shrubs, Trees, Creepers, and Climbers, The Stem and Its Functions, The Leaf: Structure and Functions, The Root: Types and Functions. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Getting to know Plants for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Getting to know Plants. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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