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Classification of Plants — Question 14

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Given below are sets of four terms. Choose the odd one and write the category for the remaining terms.

  1. Typhoid, Tuberculosis, COVID-19, Cholera
  2. Amoeba, Bacteria, Paramecium, Chlamydomonas
  3. Penicillium, Agaricus, Mucor, Spirogyra
  4. Pine, Fir, Deodar, Cedar
  5. Brinjal, Rice, Grass, Maize
Answer

  1. Odd one — COVID-19
    Category of the remaining terms — Bacterial diseases

  2. Odd one — Bacteria
    Category of the remaining terms — Protists

  3. Odd one — Spirogyra
    Category of the remaining terms — Fungi

  4. Odd one — Deodar
    Category of the remaining terms — Gymnosperms

  5. Odd one — Brinjal
    Category of the remaining terms — Monocotyledons

Chapter 1: Classification of Plants — ICSE Class VII Biology Notes

Complete ICSE Class VII Biology study guide on Classification of Plants covering all five divisions from Thallophyta to Angiosperms. Learn the differences between monocots and dicots, understand vascular and non-vascular plants, and master plant division features with examples.

Key Concepts and Topics

Topics covered: Thallophyta, Bryophyta, Pteridophyta, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms, Monocots, Dicots

Weightage: Approximately 8 marks in the exam

Important Points to Remember

  • Five divisions of plant kingdom from simplest to most complex
  • Thallophyta: no true roots/stems/leaves, simple thallus body
  • Bryophyta: amphibians of plant world, need water for reproduction
  • Pteridophyta: first plants with vascular tissue, reproduce by spores
  • Gymnosperms: naked seeds in cones, needle-like leaves
  • Angiosperms: flowering plants, seeds in fruits, most diverse group
  • Monocots vs Dicots: cotyledons, venation, roots, flower parts

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the five divisions of the plant kingdom?

A: Thallophyta, Bryophyta, Pteridophyta, Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms.

Q: Why are bryophytes called amphibians of the plant world?

A: Because they live on land but need water for reproduction, just like amphibians.

Q: How are monocots different from dicots?

A: Monocots have one cotyledon, parallel leaf veins, and fibrous roots. Dicots have two cotyledons, reticulate veins, and tap roots.

Exam Preparation Tips

  • Focus on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization
  • Practice drawing and labelling diagrams regularly
  • Use comparison tables for topics that require differentiation
  • Solve previous year questions and practice papers
  • Review the chapter notes provided by Bright Tutorials for comprehensive coverage

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