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Uses of Plants

ICSE · Class 2 · Science

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Card 1Uses of Plants

Name five things we get from plants.

Answer

We get food, wood, paper, medicine, and fibres from plants. For example, apples (food), chairs (wood), books (paper), tulsi (medicine), and cotton clothes (fibre).

Card 2Plants and Air

How do plants help clean the air?

Answer

Plants take in dirty air and give out fresh air. They absorb harmful gases and dust from vehicles and release clean oxygen, which we breathe.

Card 3Conservation

Why should we not waste paper?

Answer

Paper is made from trees. If we waste paper, more trees are cut down. Saving paper helps save trees and keeps our environment clean and green.

Card 4Fibre Plants

Which plant gives us cotton for clothes?

Answer

The cotton plant gives us cotton. Its soft white fibres are spun into thread and used to make clothes, towels, and bags.

Card 5Medicinal Plants

Name a plant that helps cure cough and cold.

Answer

Tulsi (holy basil) helps cure cough and cold. We can drink tulsi tea or use it in medicines to feel better.

Card 6Wood and Its Uses

Where do we get wood from?

Answer

We get wood from trees like teak, pine, and bamboo. Wood is used to make furniture, houses, pencils, and toys.

Card 7Medicinal Plants

What are medicinal plants?

Answer

Medicinal plants are plants used to make medicines. Examples: Neem (for skin), Tulsi (for cold), Clove (for toothache).

Card 8Plants and Beauty

How do plants make our world beautiful?

Answer

Plants have green leaves and colorful flowers that make gardens, parks, and homes look beautiful. We use flowers to decorate houses.

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