CBSE Class 6 Science Diversity in the Living World (Class 6 NCERT New) Quiz 8

1. What are climbers?

A Climbers are plants with weak stems that need support to climb and grow. B Climbers are plants with strong stems that can stand upright without support. C Climbers are animals that live in trees. D Climbers are plants that grow only in water.

2. What are creepers?

A Creepers are plants that creep along the ground. B Creepers are animals that fly in the sky. C Creepers are machines used for digging. D Creepers are insects that live in water.

3. There is variation in the shape and structure of leaves collected from different plants during a nature walk.

A Yes, there is variation in the shape and structure of leaves. B No, all leaves have the same shape and structure. C Leaves only vary in color, not in shape or structure. D Variation in leaves is only seen in flowers, not in plants.

4. The differences seen in the veins of leaves in Fig. 2.4a and Fig. 2.4b are:

A Fig. 2.4a shows reticulate venation, while Fig. 2.4b shows parallel venation. B Fig. 2.4a shows parallel venation, while Fig. 2.4b shows reticulate venation. C Both figures show only parallel venation. D Both figures show only reticulate venation.

5. Which type of venation is shown in the hibiscus leaf in Fig. 2.4a?

A Reticulate venation B Parallel venation C Palmate venation D Dichotomous venation

6. Which type of venation is shown in the banana leaf in Fig. 2.4b?

A Parallel venation B Reticulate venation C Palmate venation D Pinnate venation

7. Which type of venation is shown in the grass leaf in Fig. 2.4c?

A Parallel venation B Reticulate venation C Palmate venation D Pinnate venation

8. The roots in Fig. 2.5a (mustard plant) have one main root (taproot) with small side roots, while the roots in Fig. 2.5b (common grass) appear as a bunch of similar-sized thin roots (fibrous roots) arising from the base of the stem. What differences do you see in the roots of plants shown in Fig. 2.5a and Fig. 2.5b?

A Fig. 2.5a shows a taproot system, while Fig. 2.5b shows a fibrous root system. B Both Fig. 2.5a and Fig. 2.5b show taproot systems. C Fig. 2.5a shows fibrous roots, while Fig. 2.5b shows taproots. D Both Fig. 2.5a and Fig. 2.5b show fibrous root systems.

9. Carefully observe the roots of a mustard plant in Fig. 2.5a. The roots of this plant consist of one main root and small side roots arising from it. What is the main root called?

A Taproot B Fibrous root C Adventitious root D Prop root

10. The plant in Fig. 2.5b is a common grass plant. The roots of this plant appear as a bunch of similar-sized thin roots arising from the base of the stem. What are such roots called?

A Fibrous roots B Tap roots C Adventitious roots D Prop roots