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NCERT · Class 5 · EVS

Chapter 5: Seeds and Seeds

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15 questions
Q11Written answer

Look at the pictures given below and guess how the seeds travel and reach different places

NCERT Answers for Class 5 EVS Chapter 5 – image - 14

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Answer: In the first picture, we can see that squirrel is carrying the seed. In the second picture, we can see the parrot carrying the seed, which indicates that the seeds are travelling by means of animals. In the third picture, we can see that the seed is floating on the water. This indicates that the seed is carried away by the water.

Q12Written answer

Some plants spread their seeds over long distances. When the soya bean pods are ripe, they burst, and the seeds are thrown out. Have you ever heard their sound?

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Answer: No, I have not anything as such.

 

Q13Written answer

Think what would happen, if seeds did not spread and remained in one place only.

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Answer: If seeds did not spread and remain in one place, they would fall under their parent tree so that they would not get enough sunlight and water. Hence, the plant will not grow properly, and it might die.

Q14Written answer

Make a list of the different ways by which seeds are spread.

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Answer: Seeds are spread by water, wind, animals, birds, humans, etc.

Q15Written answer

What all was grown in India long ago? Were mangoes and bananas grown here? What came from other countries? Imagine food without potatoes or tomatoes!

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Answer: Long ago in India, spinach, radish, mango, orange, etc., were grown. Yes, mangoes and bananas were grown here. From other countries, we got items like tomatoes, potatoes, coffee beans, cabbage, etc. It would be difficult to cook food without potatoes and tomatoes, and it would be tasteless.