CBSE Class 3 EVS The Plant Fairy Worksheet

Question.-Fill in the blanks.
1) Some leaves have _____________margins and some have ____________ margins.
2) ______________make food for the plant.
3) Trees give us _________________ to breathe.
Answer : 1) straight and uneven   
2) Leaves 
3) oxygen

Question.-Match the following.
1) Henna Scientific name  a) Bitter
2) Neem leaves                b) Lawsonia inermis
3) Jasmine                       c) purple color
4) Lavender                     d) red
5) Hibiscus                       e) fragrance
Answer : 1) b
2) a
3) e
4) c
5) d

Question. Write true or false.
1) Chhupanchhupai is also called Hide and Seek__________
2) Leaves do not have different hues. _________
Answer : 1) true   
2) false

Question 2. Name the following:

1. Leaves are used for decorating doors or occasion of puja
Answer: Mango leaves (and Ashoka leaves)
In simple words: Mango leaves are traditionally used to decorate doors during festivals and auspicious occasions.

Exam Tip: Mention mango leaves as they are widely used in Indian households for decoration during puja and celebrations.

Question 3. Name the following:
2. Roof of hut is made by
Answer: Palm leaves / Coconut leaves (or dry grass / thatch)
In simple words: Large dried leaves and palm fronds are used to thatch roofs of traditional huts.

Exam Tip: Palm or coconut leaves are common answers in environmental studies for natural roofing materials.

Question 4. Name the following:
3. Leaves are eaten as vegetable
Answer: Spinach (Palak) / Cabbage / Fenugreek (Methi)
In simple words: We eat the green leafy parts of certain plants as nutritious vegetables.

Exam Tip: Spinach, coriander, and mint are standard examples of edible leaves.

Question 5. Name the following:
4. Broom han-fans are made of
Answer: Date palm leaves / Coconut leaves
In simple words: Hard dried leaves and leaf midribs are used to make hand fans and brooms.

Exam Tip: Coconut palm midribs are commonly bundled to make brooms.

Question 6. Name the following:
5. Leaves are used as medicine
Answer: Neem / Tulsi (Basil)
In simple words: Neem and Tulsi leaves have medicinal properties and are used to cure various illnesses.

Question 7. Find six leaves in this picture puzzle and colour them.
Answer: The picture puzzle contains hidden outlines of various leaves overlapping each other. By tracing and observing carefully, six distinct leaf types can be identified (such as banana leaf, lotus leaf, maple leaf, peepal leaf, etc., hidden within the natural drawing).
In simple words: Look closely at the overlapping leaf shapes in the drawing to spot six different leaves.

Exam Tip: Observe the varying margins and venation patterns in the drawing to separate the six leaf outlines.

Question 8. Find out the names of the leaves that have smell.
Answer: Looking at the letter grid, the fragrant leaves hidden in the puzzle are:
1. CORIANDER (Row 1)
2. MINT (Row 2/3)
3. TULSI (Row 2)
4. LEMON (Row 5)
In simple words: Words like Coriander, Mint, Tulsi, and Lemon are hidden in the word grid.

Exam Tip: Search horizontally and vertically for familiar aromatic plants like Coriander and Mint.

Question 9. Using code box, decode the following messages.
Code box: A=0, D=1, E=2, F=3, I=4, N=6, O=7, P=8, R=9, S=10, T=11, L=5, U=12
Message 1: [8 6 0 6 11 10] [0 9 2]
Answer: Decoding each number using the code box:
8 = P, 6 = N, 0 = A, 6 = N, 11 = T, 10 = S -> PLANTS
0 = A, 9 = R, 2 = E -> ARE
Decoded Message: PLANTS ARE
In simple words: Substitute each number with its corresponding letter from the code box to reveal the secret words.

Exam Tip: Check each number carefully against the reference code box to avoid spelling mistakes.

Question 10. Using code box, decode the following messages. (Second line)
Message 2: [7 12 9] [3 9 4 2 6 1 10]
Answer: Decoding each number using the code box:
7 = O, 12 = U, 9 = R -> OUR
3 = F, 9 = R, 4 = I, 2 = E, 6 = N, 1 = D, 10 = S -> FRIENDS
Decoded Message: OUR FRIENDS
In simple words: Putting both decoded messages together gives "PLANTS ARE OUR FRIENDS".

Exam Tip: Always verify the complete sentence makes logical sense ("Plants are our friends").

Question 11. Name the following leaves (Identify the leaf silhouettes):
Answer: Based on the characteristic shapes of the leaf silhouettes shown:
1. First silhouette (long pointed tip): Banana leaf / Mango leaf
2. Second silhouette (round with central stalk): Lotus leaf
3. Third silhouette (heart-shaped with pointed apex): Peepal leaf
4. Fourth silhouette (long narrow with serrated edge): Fern or Neem leaflet
5. Fifth silhouette (lobed oak-like leaf): Oak / Maple leaf
6. Sixth silhouette (compound leaf with multiple leaflets): Rose / Tamarind compound leaf
In simple words: Leaf silhouettes can be easily identified by their unique shapes, edges, and tips.

Exam Tip: Pay close attention to the apex (tip) and margins (edges) when identifying leaf silhouettes in exams.