General Knowledge Class 2 - Plants And-Animals Notes
Comprehensive study notes for Class 2 - Plants And-Animals olympiad preparation
Plants and Animals
Welcome to the chapter on Plants and Animals for Class 2. In this chapter, you will learn interesting facts about different plants and animals, where they live, what they eat, and how they help us. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to name many plants and animals and share fun facts about them!
Introduction
Plants and animals are found all around us. They make our world beautiful and help us in many ways. Let’s discover more about them!
Amazing Plants
- The banyan tree is the national tree of India.
- The lotus is the national flower of India.
- Some plants, like cactus, grow in deserts.
- We eat fruits and vegetables that come from plants.
- Trees give us shade, wood, and oxygen.
Amazing Animals
- The tiger is the national animal of India.
- The peacock is the national bird of India.
- Elephants are the largest land animals.
- Some animals, like fish, live in water.
- Dogs, cats, and cows are domestic animals.
How Plants and Animals Help Us
- Plants give us food, oxygen, and medicines.
- Animals give us milk, eggs, wool, and help us in farming.
- Both plants and animals keep nature balanced.
Fun Activity: Nature Walk
Go for a walk in a garden or park. Make a list of plants and animals you see. Draw your favorite one!
Summary
- Plants and animals are important for life on Earth.
- We get food, oxygen, and many useful things from them.
- We should take care of plants and animals.
Practice Questions
- Name the national animal and bird of India.
- Which plant grows in the desert?
- List two things we get from animals.
- Why are trees important?
- Name a domestic animal.
Challenge Yourself
- Find out the name of a plant or animal that is found only in your state.
- Draw and color a tree and an animal that lives on it.
Did You Know?
- Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world!
- A group of lions is called a pride.
Glossary
- Domestic animal: An animal that lives with people.
- Oxygen: A gas from plants that we need to breathe.
- Nature: Everything around us like plants, animals, air, and water.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Tiger (animal), Peacock (bird).
- Cactus.
- Milk, eggs, wool, help in farming (any two).
- Trees give us oxygen, shade, wood, and keep the air clean.
- Dog, cat, cow (any domestic animal).
Plants and animals make our world wonderful. Take care of them and learn more every day!