AP 4th EVS Textbook Solutions – 2 Green World (2026-27)

AP 4th EVS Textbook Solutions

2 Green World

2. Green World

Introduction Question ( P-162)

• Name the plants that grow in your surroundings.
  Ans: The plants that grow in my surroundings are: Neem , Mango, Banyan, Coconut, Tamarind, Tulasi, Hibiscus, Rose, Banana

Think and Discuss ( P-164)

• 1. Do the same kinds of plants grow in all regions?
  Ans: No. Different kinds of plants grow in different regions depending on the climate, soil and availability of water.
• 2. Have you ever seen plants growing in water?
  Ans: Yes. I have seen lotus, water lily and duckweed growing in ponds and lakes.

Let us Do (P- 168)

• Write the names of plants based on their habitat.

Aquatic Plants	Terrestrial Plants
Duckweed	Banyan
Lotus	Mango
Water Lily	Neem
Water Hyacinth	Tamarind

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Parts of plant (P- 168)

• How are roots useful to plants?
  Ans: Roots are useful to plants because they:
  • Hold the plant firmly in the soil.
  • Absorb water and minerals from the soil.
  • Store food in some plants such as carrot, beetroot and radish.

Let Us Do (P-170)

• 1. Collect different plants with their roots from your surroundings. Do the roots of all plants look the same?
  Ans: No. The roots of all plants do not look the same. Some plants have tap roots, while others have fibrous roots.
• 2. Make a chart showing plants with tap roots and plants with fibrous roots.
  Ans:

  Tap Roots	Fibrous Roots
  Neem	Paddy
  Tamarind	Maize
  Mango	Jowar
  Rose	Grass

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Additional Q/A (P-170)

• 3. What are tap roots?
  Ans: Tap roots have one thick main root that grows deep into the soil. Many smaller side roots grow from the main root. Examples: Neem, Tamarind, Mango.
• 4. What are fibrous roots?
  Ans: Fibrous roots consist of many thin roots of nearly the same size. They grow from the base of the stem like a bunch. Examples: Paddy, Maize, Jowar and Grass.
• 5. What are the uses of roots?
  Ans: Roots are useful because they:
  • Fix the plant firmly in the soil.
  • Absorb water and minerals.
  • Store food in some plants.
  • Help some aquatic plants float in water.

Let Us Explore (P-172)

• 1. Collect a plant with a tap root and another with fibrous roots. Observe the leaves. Write the differences.
  Ans:

  Observation	Plant with Tap Root	Plant with Fibrous Root
  Shape of the leaf	Broad	Long and narrow
  Vein arrangement	Reticulate (net-like) venation	Parallel venation
  Examples	Mango, Neem	Paddy, Maize, Grass

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Think and Discuss ( P-174)

• 1. We eat leafy vegetables now and then. Why?
  Ans: We eat leafy vegetables because they are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre. They help us stay healthy and protect us from diseases.
• 2. Why are seeds important?
  Ans: Seeds are important because they grow into new plants. They help plants reproduce and continue their life cycle.
• 3. Have you ever observed the parts of a flower?
  Ans: Yes. I have observed the parts of a flower such as petals, sepals, stamens, pistil and receptacle.

Let Us Do (P-180)

• 2. Make a chart of various medicinal plants and their uses.
  Ans:

  Medicinal Plant	Use
  Tulasi	Helps reduce cold and cough
  Neem	Keeps air, water and surroundings clean
  Aloe Vera	Good for skin care
  Turmeric	Helps heal wounds

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Think and Discuss (P-180)

• Why did our ancestors use the parts of medicinal plants more often?
  Ans: Our ancestors knew the medicinal value of plants. They used different parts of plants to prepare medicines and treat diseases naturally. This traditional treatment is called Ayurveda.

Improve Your Learning ( P-182)

• 1. Your teacher shows pictures of a cactus, lotus and mango tree. Which option correctly matches the plant with its habitat?
  
  A) Cactus – Water, Lotus – Desert, Mango – Mountain
  B) Cactus – Desert, Lotus – Water, Mango – Land ✔
  C) Cactus – Mountain, Lotus – Land, Mango – Water
  D) Cactus – Land, Lotus – Desert, Mango – Water
  
  Ans: B) Cactus – Desert, Lotus – Water, Mango – Land
• 2. Which part of the plant helps it to make food using sunlight?
  
  A) Root
  B) Stem
  C) Leaf ✔
  D) Flower
  
  Ans: C) Leaf

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Improve Your Learning (P-184)

• 3. Write a brief note on the uses of plants.
  Ans: Plants are very useful to us.
  • They give us food, fruits and vegetables.
  • They provide oxygen for breathing.
  • They give medicines, wood and fibres.
  • They provide flowers for decoration and worship.
  • They keep the environment clean and green.
• 4. Name any two medicinal plants.
  Ans: Tulasi, Neem
• 5. Radha pulled out a grass plant and noticed many thin roots of the same size. What type of root system does the grass plant have?
  
  A) Tap root
  B) Fibrous root ✔
  C) Storage root
  D) Breathing root
  
  
• 6. Explain different types of roots with the help of a diagram.
  Ans: There are two types of roots.
  
  1. Tap Root
  • Has one thick main root.
  • Smaller side roots grow from it.
  • Grows deep into the soil.
  • Examples: Neem, Mango, Tamarind.
  2. Fibrous Root
  • Has many thin roots of equal size.
  • Roots grow from the base of the stem.
  • Does not grow deep into the soil.
  • Examples: Paddy, Maize, Grass.

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