Plants and Their Environmental Roles

The video tutorial by Abhijit Mukherjee covers Class 6 Environmental Education, focusing on human dependence on the environment. It explains the roles of biotic and abiotic components, emphasizing human reliance on plants for food, medicine, and industrial uses. The tutorial also highlights the environmental benefits of plants, such as air purification and soil erosion prevention. The session concludes with a summary and homework assignment.

What are the two main components of the environment discussed in the introduction?

• Water and Air

• Plants and Animals

• Biotic and Abiotic

• Living and Non-living

Which of the following is NOT a product obtained from plants?

• Medicines

• Plastic

• Spices

• Cereals

Which plant is known for its medicinal use in treating malaria?

• Neem

• Cinchona

• Aloe Vera

• Henna

What is the oldest mode of transportation that utilized plants?

• Automobiles

• Water transport

• Railways

• Airplanes

Which industry is NOT mentioned as agro-based?

• Electronics

• Paper

• Cotton textiles

• Sugar

How do plants help in maintaining the balance of nature?

• By producing carbon dioxide

• By absorbing oxygen

• By purifying air and water

• By increasing soil erosion

What role do plant roots play in the environment?

• They increase soil erosion

• They produce oxygen

• They hold soil particles together

• They absorb sunlight

Which plant is commonly used for ornamental purposes?

• Neem

• Cinchona

• Jabra plant

• Sugarcane

Which leaves are used as plates in some parts of India?

• Banana leaves

• Mint leaves

• Curry leaves

• Neem leaves

Which of the following is a true statement about plants?

• Plants are only used for food

• Plants do not contribute to the water cycle

• Plants help in purifying the air

• Plants increase carbon dioxide levels