General Knowledge Class 1 - Plants And-Animals Notes

Plants and Animals

Welcome to the chapter on Plants and Animals for Class 1. In this chapter, you will learn about different types of plants and animals, where they live, and why they are important. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to name many plants and animals and understand how they help us!

Introduction

Plants and animals are living things. They are found all around us—in gardens, parks, forests, and even in our homes. Let’s learn more about them!

Types of Plants

• Trees: Big and strong plants (e.g., mango tree, banyan tree).
• Shrubs: Small and bushy plants (e.g., rose, hibiscus).
• Herbs: Small, soft plants (e.g., mint, coriander).
• Climbers: Plants that need support to grow (e.g., money plant, pea plant).
• Creepers: Plants that grow along the ground (e.g., pumpkin, watermelon).

Types of Animals

• Wild Animals: Live in forests (e.g., lion, tiger, elephant).
• Domestic Animals: Live near us or on farms (e.g., cow, goat, horse).
• Pet Animals: Live with us in our homes (e.g., dog, cat, rabbit).

Why Are Plants and Animals Important?

• Plants give us oxygen, food, shade, and medicines.
• Animals give us milk, eggs, wool, and help us in many ways.
• Both plants and animals make our world beautiful and lively.

Where Do They Live?

• Plants grow in soil and need sunlight, water, and air.
• Animals live on land, in water, or can fly in the sky.

Fun Activity: Spot and Draw!

Go outside and look for different plants and animals. Draw your favorite plant and animal in your notebook!

Summary

• Plants and animals are living things.
• There are many types of plants and animals.
• They are important for us and the environment.

Practice Questions

1. Name two big plants.
2. Name two wild animals.
3. Why do we need plants?
4. Which animal gives us milk?
5. Where do fish live?

Challenge Yourself

• List three things you get from plants.
• Draw and color your favorite animal and write its name.

Did You Know?

• The banyan tree is the national tree of India!
• A group of lions is called a pride.

Glossary

• Plant: A living thing that grows in the soil.
• Animal: A living thing that can move and eat.
• Wild: Living in nature, not with people.
• Domestic: Living near people or on farms.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. Mango tree, banyan tree (any two big plants).
2. Lion, tiger (any two wild animals).
3. We need plants for oxygen, food, shade, and medicines.
4. Cow.
5. In water.

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Plants and animals make our world wonderful. Take care of them and learn more every day!