Class VI NCERT solutions Diversity in the Living World
Class 6 Science Diversity in the Living World NCERT Solutions — plants & animals diversity, habitats, grouping. Step-by-step. CBSE 2026-27. Free PDF.
This free NCERT Solutions for CBSE Class VI Science, Chapter 2: Diversity in the Living World, contains step-by-step solutions to every NCERT textbook question and exercise. It has been prepared by Sumeet Sahu at Unique Study Point, Indore, strictly following the latest NCERT syllabus for Session 2026-27.
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🌿 Chapter 2: Diversity in the Living World
NCERT Solutions — Complete Question & Answer Guide
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📌 Key Concepts
✦ Biodiversity = variety of plants, animals, microorganisms in a region
✦ Plants: Herbs (soft stem), Shrubs (woody, medium), Trees (tall, hard trunk)
✦ Climbers need support; Creepers spread along the ground
✦ Taproot (one main root, dicots) vs Fibrous root (many thin roots, monocots)
✦ Reticulate venation (net-like, dicots) vs Parallel venation (monocots)
✦ Animals by habitat: Aquatic, Terrestrial, Amphibians
✦ Adaptation = special features helping organisms survive in their environment
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Q1
What differences do you find among the roots and leaf venation of two types of seeds?
ANSWER
| Feature | Seed 1 (Wheat) | Seed 2 (Gram) |
|---|
| Root type | Fibrous root | Taproot |
| Leaf venation | Parallel | Reticulate |
| Cotyledons | One (Monocot) | Two (Dicot) |
Q2
Group animals based on habitats: Dolphin, Horse, Frog, Crocodile, Sheep, Whale, Squirrel, Tortoise, Earthworm, Pigeon.
ANSWER
| Habitat | Animals |
|---|
| Aquatic (water) | Dolphin, Whale |
| Terrestrial (land) | Horse, Sheep, Squirrel, Earthworm, Pigeon |
| Amphibians (both) | Frog, Crocodile, Tortoise |
Q3
What is biodiversity? Why is it important?
ANSWER
Biodiversity
The wide variety of living organisms — plants, animals, microorganisms — found in a region.
Important because:
- Maintains ecosystem balance
- Ensures food chains & food webs
- Provides food, medicine, raw materials
- Helps pollination, nutrient cycling
Q4
What is adaptation? Give examples.
ANSWER
Adaptation
A special feature or habit that helps an organism survive in its habitat.
| Animal | Adaptation | Purpose |
|---|
| Fish | Streamlined body, gills, fins | Swimming & breathing in water |
| Camel | Long eyelashes, hump, wide hooves | Surviving desert heat & sand |
| Mountain goat | Strong hooves, thick fur | Climbing rocks, surviving cold |
| Cactus | Thick stem, spines instead of leaves | Storing water in desert |
Q5
How can we group plants based on their stem?
ANSWER
| Group | Stem Type | Examples |
|---|
| Herbs | Small, soft, green | Mint, Tulsi, Coriander |
| Shrubs | Medium, woody, branches near base | Rose, Hibiscus |
| Trees | Tall, thick, hard trunk | Mango, Neem, Banyan |
| Climbers | Weak, needs support | Grapevine, Money plant |
| Creepers | Weak, spreads on ground | Pumpkin, Watermelon |
Q6
Differentiate between taproot and fibrous root.
ANSWER
| Feature | Taproot | Fibrous Root |
|---|
| Structure | One main thick root with branches | Many thin roots from stem base |
| Leaf venation | Reticulate (net-like) | Parallel |
| Seed type | Dicot (two cotyledons) | Monocot (one cotyledon) |
| Examples | Mustard, Carrot, Radish | Wheat, Rice, Grass, Maize |
Q7
How are animals grouped by food habits?
ANSWER
| Group | Food | Examples |
|---|
| Herbivores | Only plants | Cow, Deer, Rabbit |
| Carnivores | Only animals | Lion, Tiger, Eagle |
| Omnivores | Both plants & animals | Bear, Crow, Human |
Q8
Who is the \"Birdman of India\"?
ANSWER
Salim Ali is known as the \"Birdman of India.\" He was a famous Indian ornithologist (bird scientist) who contributed greatly to studying and conserving birds in India.
📋 Details
| Class | Class VI (CBSE / NCERT) |
| Subject | Science |
| Chapter | Chapter 2: Diversity in the Living World |
| Resource Type | NCERT Solutions |
| Session | 2026-27 (Latest NCERT Syllabus) |
| Downloads | 1+ |
| Prepared by | Sumeet Sahu, Unique Study Point, Indore |
| Cost | Free |