Examples of Plant Adaptations Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Science

Free practice quiz: Examples of Plant Adaptations (CBSE Class 6 Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 Science practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Examples of Plant Adaptations, and 19 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

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1. What is the primary function of adaptations in plants?

   1. To grow taller
   2. To survive in their environment
   3. To attract animals
   4. To produce flowers
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   Answer: B. To survive in their environment

   Adaptations help plants survive by allowing them to manage their needs and challenges in their environment, such as obtaining water and nutrients.

2. What characteristic allows some plants to survive in rocky areas?

   1. Flexible stems
   2. Large seeds
   3. Thickened leaves
   4. Shallow roots
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   Answer: C. Thickened leaves

   Plants in rocky areas often have thickened leaves to store water and reduce water loss through evaporation.

3. How do the adaptations of the pitcher plant assist in its survival?

   1. It grows on rocks
   2. It has a long stem
   3. It traps insects for nutrients
   4. It has flowers to attract bees
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   Answer: C. It traps insects for nutrients

   The pitcher plant has adapted to capture and digest insects, allowing it to absorb nutrients from them due to the poor nutrient levels of its habitat.

4. What is the purpose of the spines of a cactus?

   1. To attract pollinators
   2. To create shade
   3. To store water
   4. To deter herbivores
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   Answer: D. To deter herbivores

   The spines of a cactus serve as a physical barrier to deter herbivores, thus increasing the chance of survival in an environment where food is scarce.

5. Which plant adaptation is beneficial in nutrient-poor soils?

   1. Wide root systems
   2. Large leaves
   3. Carnivorous traits
   4. Deep taproots
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   Answer: C. Carnivorous traits

   Plants like the Venus flytrap or sundews have adapted to develop carnivorous traits to capture nutrients from insects, crucial for survival in nutrient-poor soils.

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1. Which type of adaptation do cacti have to survive in deserts?
2. How do water lilies adapt to their aquatic environment?
3. Why do some trees in tropical regions have large leaves?
4. Which adaptation helps mangrove trees survive in salty water?
5. What is the main adaptation of the Venus flytrap?
6. What adaptation helps alpine plants survive cold temperatures?
7. In which way does the adaptation of the baobab tree benefit it in arid climates?
8. Why do many desert plants have small or no leaves?
9. Which adaptation is essential for plants in flood-prone areas?
10. What characteristic of orchids helps them thrive in trees?
11. In what way do alpine plants protect themselves from herbivores?
12. What complex adaptation helps plants survive extreme water conditions?
13. Which adaptation would be most crucial for a herbaceous plant in a grassland to survive fire?
14. How can plants adapt to periods of drought besides storing water?

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