Drishti IAS: Your Gateway to Success in Competitive Exams.

Science and its Importance

• Definition of science
• Importance of scientific methods
• Role of science in daily life

2. Food

• Sources of food: plants and animals
• Nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals
• Food chains and food webs

3. Materials

• Classification of materials: natural and synthetic
• Properties of materials: hardness, solubility, ductility
• Uses of various materials in daily life

4. Living World

• Characteristics of living things
• Classification of organisms: plants and animals
• Habitat and adaptation