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List of morphology of flowering plants Questions
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| 1 | Which one of the following inflorescences is found in a sunflower? A. Capitulum B. Cyathium c. Panicle D. spadix | 11 |
| 2 | Aestivation found in pea flowers is A. Twisted B. Valvate c. Imbricate D. Vexillary | 11 |
| 3 | Plants store waste materials in A. Old leaves B. Vacuoles c. Both A and B D. None of the above | 11 |
| 4 | Lateral style is found in A. Petunia B. Mango c. Sunflower D. calotropis | 11 |
| 5 | Radish is an example of A. Fusiform root B. Napiform root c. conical root D. Tuberous root | 11 |
| 6 | The leaf in which the stomata remains confined to lower surface of the leaf is known as A. Amphistomatic B. Hypostomatic c. Epistomatic D. All of the above | 11 |
| 7 | Shoot-apex protected by A. Root cap B. Shoot cap c. Calyptra D. Primordial leaves | 11 |
| 8 | Passiflora is the examples of A. Stem tendril B. Phylloclade c. Thorn D. Cladode | 11 |
| 9 | Name two plants which have fibrous root. | 11 |
| 10 | Which is not a product of root? A. Sugarbeet B. Carrot c. Radish D. Potato | 11 |
| 11 | Reticulate venation is found in the plants with A. Tap root system B. Fibrous root system c. Branched root system D. Both A and C | 11 |
| 12 | Assertion In imbricate aestivation, out of five petals, one is completely internal, one is completely external and in each of the remaining three petals, one margin is internal and the other is external. Reason Ascending imbricate aestivation is found in Cassia and Gulmohur. | 11 |
| 13 | The inflorescence found in coconut plant is A. Compound spadix B. Hypanthodium c. Cyathium D. Vesti cillaster | 11 |
| 14 | The association of Nitrogen fixing bacteria (nodule bacteria) with leguminous roots is known as A. Saprophytism B. Symbiosis c. Epiphytism D. Parasitism | 11 |
| 15 | Cuticle is made up of A. Glycerol and hydrocarbon polymers impregnated with wax B. Lipid and hydrocarbon polymers impregnated with wax C. Fatty acid and hydrocarbon polymers impregnated with wax D. None of the above | 11 |
| 16 | 33. The male sex hormone is (1) Progesterone (2) Estrogen (3) Testosterone (4) Insulin | 11 |
| 17 | In the leaves of which of the following are bulliform cells found? A. Sunflower B. Wheat c. Tinospora D. Potato | 11 |
| 18 | A beautiful whorl, which encloses whole of the inflorescence is A. Bract B. Spadix c. spathe D. Involucre | 11 |
| 19 | Aestivation of petals in the flower of cotton is correctly shown in ( A ) ( (a) ) в. (b) ( c ) ( (c) ) ( D ) ( (d) ) | 11 |
| 20 | Which among the following properties are not shown by the roots? A. Distinction of primary and secondary roots B. Distinction of nodes and internodes c. Tertiary roots and rootlets D. Endogenous branches | 11 |
| 21 | Hypanthodium inflorescence is found in? A. Coriander B. Sunflower c. Cauliflower D. Figg | 11 |
| 22 | In Erythrina indica and Dolichos lablab, the leaves are A. Unipinnate B. Bipinnate c. Tripinnate D. Trifoliate | 11 |
| 23 | Histogens capping root apical meristem is A. Dermatogen B. Calyptrogen c. Periblem D. Plerome | 11 |
| 24 | The function of root cap is A. Protection of root tip and control of geotropic movement B. Storage of food products C. Absorption of nutrients D. None of the above | 11 |
| 25 | The placenta is swollen and fleshy in A. Solanaceae B. Cucurbitaceae c. compositae D. Liliaceae | 11 |
| 26 | Give an example of a parasitic plant with yellow, slender and tubular stem | 11 |
| 27 | In Funaria, archegonia attracts antherozoids by A. Sucrose / Sugar B. Malic acid c. Maleic acid D. Citric acid | 11 |
| 28 | Scientific names of potato and tomato plants are A. Potato- Solanum tuberosum- Solanaceae B. Tomato- Lycopersicum esculentum- – Solanaceae c. Potato- Ocimum sanctum- Lamiaceae D. Both A and B | 11 |
| 29 | Which of following the plant has reticulate venation? A. Musa B. Mangifera c. oryza D. canna | 11 |
| 30 | Familiar examples of family Liliaceae are A. Allium cepa, Aloe vera and Tamarindus indica B. Saraca indica, Allium cepa and Aloe Vera C. Allium sativum, Allium cepa and Aloe Vera D. Tamarindus indica, Allium cepa and Allium sativum | 11 |
| 31 | What is hydathode? | 11 |
| 32 | 49. Of the following Rapeseed belongs to (1) Linseed (2) Coffee (3) Mustard (4) Pepper | 11 |
| 33 | Which of the following is/are the characteristics of the family whose floral diagram is given? (i) Aloe, Asparagus and Colchicum belong to this family (ii) Flower is zygomorphic. (iii) Floral formula is ( 0+P 3+3 A 3+3 G 3 ) (Fruits are berry or capsule. A . (i),(ii) and (iii) B. (iii) only c. (i) only D. (i), (iii) and (iv) | 11 |
| 34 | Identify the correct statements from the following. (I) A single male and a few female flowers are present in a flowers like inflorescence in poinsettia. (II) Sessile or subsessile flowers formed in the axils of leaves are crowded at the nodes in Leonotis. (III) In Ficus, a fruit like inflorescence is present with all fertile flowers. (IV) The floral axis is sympoidal in Hamelia. ( A cdot(11),(1 vee) ) B. (1), (IV) c. (॥), (॥I) D. (I), (III) | 11 |
| 35 | Three types of flowers occur in the inflorescence of A. Raceme B. Hypanthodium c. Cyathium D. Umbel | 11 |
| 36 | Assertion Antheridia of Funaria are sunk in pit. Reason Its antheridial cluster is surrounded by perigoniai leaves A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false D. If both the assertion and reason are false | 11 |
| 37 | A sessile plant is a plant A. Which has modified leaves B. Which has petioles C. Which does not possess petioles D. Which cannot synthesise its own food | 11 |
| 38 | An underground specialised shoot with reduced disc like stem covered by fleshy leaves is A. Bulb B. Bulbil C. Rhizome D. Rhizophore | 11 |
| 39 | Corolla is papilionaceous in A. Fabaceae B. Asteraceae c. Poaceae D. Solanaceae | 11 |
| 40 | Which one of the following is of related type? A. Catkin and Hypanthodium B. Raceme and Cyathium c. corymb and umbel D. Verticillaster and spike | 11 |
| 41 | Largest number of chloroplasts in the leaf is in. A. Spongy tissue B. Palisade tissue c. Guard cells D. Bundle sheath | 11 |
| 42 | Indian rose wood tree is common name of A. Acacia B. Shorea c. Dalbergia D. Eucalyptus | 11 |
| 43 | toppr OG Q Type your question these alphabets have been correctly matched with the parts which they indicate A. A- Root hair, B- Epiblema, C- Cortex, D- Endodermis, EPassage cell, F- Pericycle, G- Pith, H- Phloem, IMetaxylem, J- Protoxylem B. A- Root hair, B- Epiblema, C- Cortex, D- Endodermis, EPassage cell, F- Pith, G- Pericycle, H- Metaxylem, IPhloem, J- Protoxylem C. A- Root hair, B- Epiblema, C- Cortex, D- Endodormis, EPericycle, F- Passage cell, G- Phloem, H- Pith, IProtoxylem, J- Metaxylem D. A- Root hair, B- Cortex, C- Epiblema, D- Pericycle, EEndodermis, F- Pith, G- Passage cell, H- Phloem, Protoxylem, J- Metaxylem | 11 |
| 44 | The type of corolla aestivation in pea flower is A. valvate B. Twisted c. Imbricate D. Vexillary | 11 |
| 45 | Which of the following is a dicotyledonous family? A . Liliaceae B. Solanaceae c. Pappilionaceae D. Both B and C | 11 |
| 46 | Very short answer type. Name a symbiotic bacterium. | 11 |
| 47 | Inflorescence of sunflower is A. Umbel B. Cyathium c. Hypanthodium D. Capitulum | 11 |
| 48 | What do you mean by Aestivation? Explain types of aestivation. | 11 |
| 49 | Which of the following floral parts forms pericarp after fertilization? A. Nucellus B. Outer integument c. ovary wall D. Inner integument | 11 |
| 50 | Diplostemonous androecium occurs in A. silene B. Murraya c. Asparagus D. Brassica | 11 |
| 51 | Economically important edible part of Ipomoea batatas is? A. Rhizome B. Stem tuber c. Underground fruit D. Underground root tuber | 11 |
| 52 | What are tap roots? | 11 |
| 53 | Differentiate between. Sporangiospores and conidiospores | 11 |
| 54 | First few leaves on a stem which are different from other leaves are called as A. Prophylls B. Sporophylls c. cataphylls D. Hypsophylls | 11 |
| 55 | Prickles of rose are A. Modified leaves B. Modified stipules C. Exogenous in origin D. Endogenous in origin | 11 |
| 56 | Primary roots and its branches constitutes to B. Tap root system c. Fibrous roots D. Seminal roots | 11 |
| 57 | Quiescent centre is found on A. Root tip B. Shoot tip C. Floral tip D. Leaf tip | 11 |
| 58 | What type of leaf margin is found in grasses? A. Crenate B. Dentate c. Entire D. serrate | 11 |
| 59 | Nodulated roots occur in A. Pea B. Wheat C. Mustard D. Rice | 11 |
| 60 | Parallel venation is a characteristic feature of A. Monocotyledon B. Dicotyledon c. Pteridophytes D. Bryophytes | 11 |
| 61 | Phyllotaxy is the arrangement of A. Leaflets B. Leaves c. stipules D. Branches | 11 |
| 62 | Common examples of family Liliaceae are A. Allium cepa, Aloe vera and Tamarindus indica B. Saraca indica, Allium cepa and Aloe vera C. Allium sativum, Allium cepa and Aloe vera | 11 |
| 63 | Axillary buds are used to raise crop of A. Wheat B. Rice c. Groundnut D. Sugarcane | 11 |
| 64 | Match the items in Column I with Column II and choose the correct alternative. ( begin{array}{ll}text { Column I } & text { Column II } \ text { A. Tubercular storage roots } & text { 1. Tinospora } \ text { B. Pneumatophores } & text { 2. Heritiera } \ text { C. Haustoria } & text { 3. Asparagus } \ text { D. Prop-roots } & text { 4. Viscum } \ text { E Assimilatory roots } & text { 5. Screwpine }end{array} ) A . A- 2, B- 3, C- 4, D- 5, E- – B. A- ( 3, ) B-4, C- 5, D-1, E-2 c. ( A-3, ) В- ( 1, ) С- ( 2, ) D- ( 5, ) Е- 4 D. A- 5, B- 4, C- 3, D- 2, E- – E. ( A-3, B-2, C-4, D-5 ) | 11 |
| 65 | A plant which does not have roots is? A . Utricularia B. Nelumbo c. Trapa D. Avicennia | 11 |
| 66 | Lateral root in higher plants arise from A. Cortex B. Pericycle c. Epidermis D. Endodermis | 11 |
| 67 | Main root of tap root system represents A. Plumule axis of the seed B. Embryo axis of the seed C. Radicle axis of the seed D. Hypocotyl part of the seed | 11 |
| 68 | Roots are absent in A. Wolffia B. Utricularia c. Nymphaea D. Both A and B | 11 |
| 69 | In Brassica oleracea var. capitata (cabbage), the edible part is A. Infloresence B. Flower budd c. vegetative bud D. Stem | 11 |
| 70 | Clinging and epiphytic roots are found in A. Orchid B. Tinospora c. Rhizophora D. Pothos | 11 |
| 71 | Assertion Phyllotaxy deals with morphology of Ieaves Reason Foliage denotes all leaves of a plant. A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false D. If both the assertion and reason are false | 11 |
| 72 | Heads of Lettuce are A. Undeveloped inflorescence B. Unopened flowers c. Buds D. Modified stems | 11 |
| 73 | What are the different types of adventitious root modifications? | 11 |
| 74 | Brownish branches coming down from crown of Banyan tree and reaching the soil are A. Prop roots B. Stilt roots c. Additional trunks D. Pillar branches | 11 |
| 75 | Bulb is a modified A . Leaf B. Shoot ( c . ) Root D. Flower | 11 |
| 76 | Write a note on phyllotaxy. | 11 |
| 77 | In which of the following aestivation of sepals ( & ) petals one margin covers the other ( & ) its margin is covered by previous one A. valvate B. Twisted c. Imbricate D. Quincuncial | 11 |
| 78 | Petiole part of the leaf is also known as A. Epipodium B. Mesopodium c. Hypopodium D. None of the above | 11 |
| 79 | Branched leaf spines occur in A. Acacia B. opuntia c. Berberis vulgaris D. Asparagus | 11 |
| 80 | Oil found in groundnut accumulates in A. Embryo B. cotyledons c. Endosperm D. None of the above | 11 |
| 81 | Among the following, which plant is completely devoid of roots? A. ceratophyllum B. Hydrilla c. vallisneria D. Azolla | 11 |
| 82 | The inflorescence in cauliflower is A. Compound corymb B. Corymb c. Umbel D. catkin | 11 |
| 83 | In sweet pea, the tendrils are modification of A. Stem branches B. Leaflets c. stipules D. None of the above | 11 |
| 84 | Match the following ( mathbf{A} ) (i) ( -a,(i i)-b,(i i i)-c,(i v) d ) B. (i) ( -b,(i i)-c,(i i i)-a,(i v)-d ) C. (i) – b, (ii) – a, (iii) – d, (iv) c D. (i) – d, (ii) – c, (iii) – b, (iv) – a | 11 |
| 85 | What do you understand by special types of inflorescence? Describe them with diagrams and examples. | 11 |
| 86 | Define the term aestivation | 11 |
| 87 | Inflorescence consisting of sessile bisexual flowers arranged acropetally on an elongated axis is? A. Spandix B. Catkin c. Raceme D. Spike | 11 |
| 88 | Legume is the characteristic fruit of family. | 11 |
| 89 | Venation is monocots in A. Pinnate reticulate B. Palmate reticulate C . Pinnate parallel D. Parallel | 11 |
| 90 | Is it possible for you to recognize the leaves without seeing them? How? | 11 |
| 91 | Onions are modified A. Stem B. Leaves ( c . ) Root D. All of the above | 11 |
| 92 | How is a pinnately compound leaf different from a palmately compound leaf? | 11 |
| 93 | Coleorrhiza is a cap like covering over A. Plumule in a dicot B. The radical in a monocot c. Radicle in dicot D. Plumule in a monocot | 11 |
| 94 | Green leaf like one internode long stem branches/phylloclades are called A. Phylloclades B. Phyllodes c. Bulbils D. Cladodes | 11 |
| 95 | Zig-zag development of flower on inflorescence axis is A. Cyathium B. Capitulum C. Helicoid cyme D. Scorpioid cyme | 11 |
| 96 | In which of the following, whole leaf is modified into tendril? A. Pisum sativum B. Lathyrus aphaca c. Gloriosa superba D. None of the above | 11 |
| 97 | Sweet potato is homologous to A. Potato B. colocasia. c. Ginger. D. Turnip | 11 |
| 98 | Bombax leaf is A. Tripinnate B. Unipinnate C . Multifoliate D. Quadrifoliate | 11 |
| 99 | Parkinsonia is good example of A. Phylloclade B. Parachute mechanism c. Phyllode D. winged fruit | 11 |
| 100 | Solanine is A. Not known to be harmful to humans B. A naturally occurring toxin found in green potatoes C. A naturally occurring toxin found in shellfish D. A toxin that grows on corn and peanut products | 11 |
| 101 | Immature gular fruit is A. Berry B. Samara fruit c. Hypanthodium inflorescence D. Swollen twig tip | 11 |
| 102 | Identify the correct order. 1. Mineral absorption zone. 2. Meristematic zone. 3. Maturation zone. 4. Water absorption zone. в. 4,3,2,1 c. 2,4,1,3 D. 1,2,3,4 | 11 |
| 103 | Rhizophora possesses A. Pneumatophores B. Prop roots C . Stilt roots D. Modified roots | 11 |
| 104 | Fruit in members of Solanaceae is A . Drupe B. Capsule or berry c. siliqua D. Pod or achene | 11 |
| 105 | Q Type your question climbıng up. Identıty the type of tendrıl that is seen in Clematis ( A ) в. ( c ) D. | 11 |
| 106 | Which one of the following organisms is correctly matched with its three characteristics? A. Pea- ( C_{3} ) -pathway, endospermic seed, vexillary aestivation B. Tomato- twisted aestivation, axile placentation, berry C. Onion- Bulb, Imbricate aestivation, axile placentation D. Maize- ( C_{3} ) -pathWay, closed vascular bundle, scutellum | 11 |
| 107 | Assertion When the ambient temperature is high and soil contains excess of water, the plants tend to lose water in the form of droplets from lenticels. Reason Root pressure regulates the rate of loss of water form lenticels. A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion c. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect | 11 |
| 108 | Stem tendrils are found in A. Cucurbita and Pisum B. Pisum and Lathyrus c. vitis and Passiflora D. Smilax and Geranium | 11 |
| 109 | Eucalyptus plant possesses twiners. A. True B. False | 11 |
| 110 | Assertion The two cotyledons in seed are embryonic leaves. Reason The embryo contains radicle and plumule. A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion. B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion. C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect. D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect. | 11 |
| 111 | Which amongst the following options contains mismatched pair? A. direct elongation of radical -primary roots B. root system originating from the stem’s base – fibrous roots C. roots not arising from the radical – stit roots D. constitution of primary root and its branches – tap root system E. All are correctly matched. | 11 |
| 112 | In a raceme, the flower arrangement is? A. Basipetal B. Centripetal c. centrifugal D. Acropetal | 11 |
| 113 | Which of the following are not characteristic features of fabaceae? A. The root system, compound leaves and raceme inflorescence B. Flowers actinomorphic, twisted aestivation and gamopetalous c. Stamens 10 , introrse, basifixed, dithecous D. Monocarpellary, ovary superior and bent stigma E. Fruit is legume | 11 |
| 114 | Which among the following is a rootless plant? A. Nymphaea B. Sagittaria c. ceratophyllum D. Vallisneria | 11 |
| 115 | Match the following columns. ( begin{array}{ll}text { Column I } & text { Column II } \ text { A. Opuntia } & text { 1. Stem thorns } \ text { B. Asparagus } & text { 2. Phylloclades } \ text { C. Citrus } & text { 3. Cladodes }end{array} ) ( A cdot A-1, B-2, C-3 ) B. A- 2, B-3, C-1 C. ( A-3, B-2, C-1 ) D. A- 2, B-1, C-3 | 11 |
| 116 | Root cap regenerated/dead torn cells of root cap are replaced by the activity of A. Plerome B. Dermatogen c. Calyptrogen D. Periblem | 11 |
| 117 | Which part of plant is modified into (i) Pitcher in Pitcher Plant (ii) Tendril in Pumpkin (iii) Haustoria in Cuscuta (iv) Tendril in Pea. | 11 |
| 118 | Leaves are modified into spines in A. Nepenthes B. Australian Acacia c. opuntia D. Utricularia E. Tamarix | 11 |
| 119 | Differentiate between corm and bulb. | 11 |
| 120 | Period between initiation of two successive leaves or nodes is A. Plastochron B. Diurnal cyclicity c. Internode D. Allelopathy | 11 |
| 121 | Zygomorphic flower with vexillary aestivation, diadelphous androecium and marginal placentation occurs in A. Pisum B. Aloe c. Brinjal D. Belladona E. Asparagus | 11 |
| 122 | A dicot leaf having parallel venation is A. Eryngium B. Zizyphus c. Ricinus D. cassia | 11 |
| 123 | Assertion Subaerial stem modifications participate in vegetative reproduction. Reason They store water and food. A. Assertion and reason are true, reason is correct explanation of assertion. B. Assertion and reason are true,reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. c. Assertion is true reason is false D. Assertion is false reason is true | 11 |
| 124 | Lianas are A. Weak stemmed trailers B. Woody stemmed climbers and twiners C . Trees with twisted stems D. Plants with woody stems and medium height | 11 |
| 125 | Match the column I with column II and select the correct option from the gives codes ( begin{array}{llll} & text { Column } & & text { Column II } \ & text { I } & & \ text { A. } & text { Pedicel } & text { (i) } & text { Reduces leaf } \ text { B. } & text { peduncle } & text { (ii) } & begin{array}{l}text { Stalk of the } \ text { flower }end{array} \ text { C. } & text { Bract } & text { (iii) } & text { Stalk of the leaf } \ text { D. } & text { Petiole } & text { (iv) } & begin{array}{l}text { Inflorescence } \ text { axis }end{array}end{array} ) ( mathbf{A} ) B. ( A-(text { iii) }, B-(i v), C-(i), D-(i i) ) C. A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iv) D. A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(i), D-(iv) | 11 |
| 126 | A root swollen in the form of closely arranged rings is called A. Annulated B. Moniliform c. Fasciculated D. Beaded | 11 |
| 127 | In sugarcane, the adventitious roots are called as A. Prop roots B. Prop and tuberous roots c. Pneumatophores D. None of the above | 11 |
| 128 | Allium cepa belongs to the family A. Solanaceae B. Liliaceae c. Cruciferae D. compositae | 11 |
| 129 | The cuticle present above the epidermis is helpful in reducing A. Transpiration B. Respiration c. Photosynthesis D. None of the above | 11 |
| 130 | Modified stem present in Gladiolus is A. Bulb B. Rhizome c. corm D. Bulbils | 11 |
| 131 | 43. Banan sa: (1) Undershrub (2) Shrub (3) Tree (4) Herb | 11 |
| 132 | 45. Where does the cabbage store food ? (1) Leaves (2) Stem (3) Fruit (4) Root | 11 |
| 133 | Anthers dehisce by terminal pores in A. Pea B. Petunia c. Datura D. Solanum | 11 |
| 134 | ( begin{array}{ll}text { Types of roots } & text { Plants } \ text { A) Prop root } & text { 1) Radish } \ text { B) Epiphytic root } & text { 2) Turnip } \ text { C) Stilt root } & text { 3) Cassava } \ text { D) Tuberous root } & text { 4) Baniyan } \ text { E) Fusiform } & text { 5) Maize } \ text { F) Napiform } & text { 6) Orchid }end{array} ) ( mathbf{A} ) ( A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4, E-5, F-7 ) 7 B. A-2, B-4, C-6, D-1, E-2, F- 5 C. ( A-4, B-6, C-5, D-3, E-1, F-2 ) D. A- 4, B-1, C- 2, D-3, E- 5, F- 6 | 11 |
| 135 | Chilli is A. Solanum melongena B. Atropa acuminata C . Capsicum annuum D. Physalis peruviana | 11 |
| 136 | The floral formula belongs to the Family ( oplus bigoplus K_{(5)} C_{(5)} A_{5} underline{G}_{(2)} ) A. Fabaceae B. Asteraceae c. Solanceae D. Liliaceae | 11 |
| 137 | What are the differences between a thorn and prickle? Describe with examples. | 11 |
| 138 | Define aestivation in flowers. | 11 |
| 139 | Angle between leaf and upper or younger part of stem is called as A. node B. internode c. stem D. axil | 11 |
| 140 | Leaf base is sheathing in A. Wheat B. Maize c. Grass D. All of the above | 11 |
| 141 | Floret is A. Small fruit B. Small flower C. Small sessile flower D. Small neuter flower | 11 |
| 142 | Cyathium and hypanthodium types of inflorescence are similar in having. A. Nectarglands B. Apical pore c. Petaloid bracts D. Unisexual flowers | 11 |
| 143 | The stem is modified to store the food in A. Potato B. Carrot c. Turnip D. Dahlia | 11 |
| 144 | In which of the following, the growing point ends in a flower? A. Raceme B. Verticillaster c. catkin D. Spike | 11 |
| 145 | To prevent the loss of water, the leaves of cactus plants are modified into A. Scaly leaves B. Tendrils c. spines D. Prop roots | 11 |
| 146 | Consider the following statements: (a) In leguminous plants, leaf base becomes swollen, called pulvinus. (b) The fleshy leaves of onion and garlic store food (c) In Alstonia, leaves show alternate phyllotaxy. (d) The lamina in Australian acacia become green and synthesize food. Of the above statements. A ( cdot(b) ) and (d) are correct B. (a) and (c) are correct c. (a) and (b) are correct D. (b) and (c) are correct E . (a) and (d) are correct | 11 |
| 147 | Odd sepal is anterior in family A. Solanaceae B. Asteraceae c. Brassicaceae D. Fabaceae | 11 |
| 148 | A leaf is identified from A. Flat green lamina B. Presence of leaf blade and petiole C . Presence of axillary bud D. Occurrence of chlorophyll | 11 |
| 149 | Edible part of cabbage is A. Flower B. Inflorescence c. Stem D. Budd | 11 |
| 150 | What is leaf venation? | 11 |
| 151 | is not unisexual flower. A. coconnut в. Papaya a c. Gulmohar D. watermelon | 11 |
| 152 | Petiole is modified into tendril in A. Gloriosa B. Passiflora c. Nepenthes D. Luffa | 11 |
| 153 | Identify the correct aestivations. A. a-valvate, b-Twisted, c-Vexillary, d-Imbricate B. a-Valvate, b-Twisted, c-lmbricate, d-Vexillary C. a-Valvate, b-Vexillary, c-Twisted, d-Imbricate D. a-Vexillary, b-Imbricate, c-Twisted, d-Valvate ( mathrm{E} ). a-Valvate, b-lmbricate, c-Twisted, d-Vexillary | 11 |
| 154 | Which of the following kinds of venation is present in banana? A . Reticulate unicostate B. Reticulate multicostate c. parallel unicostate D. parallel multicostate | 11 |
| 155 | Velamen, the spongy tissue found in A. Breathing roots of halophytes B. Parasitic plants C. All aerial roots D. Aerial roots of epiphytic orchids | 11 |
| 156 | Bipinnate leaves and spiny stipules are the characteristics of family A. Papilionaceae B. Cesalpinoideae c. Mimosoideae D. Malvaceae | 11 |
| 157 | The leaves are modified into pitcher in A. Drosera B. Aldrovendra c. sarracenia D. Utricularia | 11 |
| 158 | Leguminous plants have their roots modified into A. Fibrous roots B. Stilt roots c. Nodulated roots D. Prop roots | 11 |
| 159 | Lycopersicon esculentum belongs to the family A. Solanaceae B. Malvaceae c. cruciferae D. Cucurbitaceae | 11 |
| 160 | are the green stems of limited growth which have taken over the function of photosynthesis fro leaves. A. phylloclades B. cladodes c. phyllodes D. Stem thorns | 11 |
| 161 | Lateral roots arise from primordia developed by division of A. Pericycle cells in between two protoxylem points B. Pericycle cells opposite protoxylem points C. Endodermis cells in between two protoxylem points D. Endodermis opposite protoxylem points | 11 |
| 162 | Protruded part of meristem flank bearing leaf primordium is called A. Leaf base B. Leaf buttress c. Node D. Plastochron | 11 |
| 163 | The largest leaf belongs to A. Nerium B. Nicotiana c. victoria D. Rafflesia | 11 |
| 164 | Casparian strips are present in of the root. A. Epiblema B. cortex c. Pericycle D. Endodermis | 11 |
| 165 | Why is the upper slide of the leaf more green than the lower slide? | 11 |
| 166 | Thorns with leaves and flowers are found in A. Bougainvillea B. Carissa c. Duranta D. Artabotrys | 11 |
| 167 | Which roots amongst the following grow against gravitational force? A. Prop roots B. Stilt roots c. Buttress roots D. Pneumatophores | 11 |
| 168 | In a sweet pea, tendrils are modified A. Stipule B. Stem c. Leaf D. Leaflet | 11 |
| 169 | Assertion Prickles of last have a single role of protection of plant Reason They are superficial in origin. A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false D. If both the assertion and reason are false | 11 |
| 170 | Muehlenbeckia is a good example of A. Phyllode B. Phylloclade c. winged fruit D. Parachute mechanism | 11 |
| 171 | The lateral petals of vexillary corolla are called A. Vexilla B. Alae c. Carina D. Both B and C | 11 |
| 172 | Cork of commerce obtained from Quercus is part of A. Phellem B. Phellogen c. Phelloderm D. All of the above | 11 |
| 173 | Thorns differ from prickles in having A. Vascular supply B. Endogenous origin ( c . ) Bark D. All of the above | 11 |
| 174 | In Opuntia, the function of photosynthesis is carried out by A. cladode B. phyllode c. phyllociade D. stipules | 11 |
| 175 | What is the pattern of the veins in the leaves required for the conduction called ? A. Vein distribution B. Venation c. vein morphology D. Network system | 11 |
| 176 | Lycopersicum esculentum belongs to family A. Brassicaceae B. Solanaceae c. Liliaceae D. Poaceae | 11 |
| 177 | Identify the correct pair of characters with reference to Pteris. (I) Neck canal cell is uninucleated. (II) Stem grows vertically in the soil. (III) Apogamously produced sporophytes are haploids. (IV) Open dichotomous venation in leaflets. The correct answer is ( A cdot(11),(1 vee) ) в. (III), (IV) c. (।), (॥) D. (I), (III) | 11 |
| 178 | Heroin is obtained from the plant of the family A. Leguminosae B. Papaveraceae c. Liliaceae D. Solanaceae | 11 |
| 179 | Velamen of orchids are formed from A. Phelloderm B. Phellogen c. Dermatogen D. cortex | 11 |
| 180 | Match the columns and choose the correct option from the following. Hair like cells in roots of Monstera A Macrosclereids begin{tabular}{llc|l} B & Osteosclereids & 2 & Bone like cells xerophytes \ C & Astrosclereids & 3 & Star shaped cells in hygrophytes \ D & Trichosclereids & 4 & Stone like cells in seed coat of Fabaceae \ hline end{tabular} 1. ( A cdot A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1 ) B. A- ( 4, B-3, C-2, D-1 ) c. ( A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3 ) D. ( A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1 ) | 11 |
| 181 | Edible part of cauliflower is A . cotyledons B. Mesocarp c. Endocarp D. Inflorescence | 11 |
| 182 | Reproductive tap roots occur in A. Dalbergia B. Peepal c. Acacia D. Banyan | 11 |
| 183 | In Ruscus, the stem is a A. Phyllode B. Cladode c. offset D. sucker | 11 |
| 184 | Rearrange the following in a proper logical sequence. Epidermis, Cortex, Root Hair, Xylem, Endodermis. | 11 |
| 185 | What is the relation between leaf venation and the type of roots? | 11 |
| 186 | Identify the plant, if veins are appearing parallel on leaves. A. The plant is a dicot B. The plant is a monocot c. The plant is a gymnosperm D. The plant is an angiosperm E. The plant is a bryophyte | 11 |
| 187 | Axis of Inflorescence is A. Pedicle B. Peduncle c. Petiole D. All of the above | 11 |
| 188 | Chloroplasts are found in the root cells of A. Vanda B. Rhizophora c. Tinospora D. Clematis | 11 |
| 189 | Match entries of List I and List II | 11 |
| 190 | The stalk of leaf is called A. Sessile B. Plumule c. stipule D. Petiole | 11 |
| 191 | Stellate hairs are found in A . Musa B. Citrus c. Styrax D. Hydrilla | 11 |
| 192 | Inflorescence with unbranched axis is called A. Compound racemose B. Compound corymb c. simple racemose D. Verticillaster | 11 |
| 193 | Pigeon Pea is A. Cajanus cajan B. Vigna unguiculata C . Phaseolus vulgaris D. Vigna radiata | 11 |
| 194 | Assertion A simple has undivided. lamina Reason Leaves showing pinnate and palmate venation have various type of incision. A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false D. If both the assertion and reason are false | 11 |
| 195 | Umbel inflorescence is found in A . Musa B. Colocasia c. Coriandrum D. Helianthus | 11 |
| 196 | Root cap has no role in water absorption because A. It has no direct connection with the vascular system B. It has no cells containing chloroplasts. c. It has no root hairs D. It has loosely arranged cells. | 11 |
| 197 | Identify the type of modified root and select the correct statement regarding ¡t. A. It is the tuberous root of Dahlia that stores inulin as reserve food. B. It is modified taproot that occurs in Dahlia. C. It is a modified adventitious that stores reserve food material D. These roots are modified to provide mechanical support to the plant | 11 |
| 198 | Identify the given diagrams and mark the correct option. ( A cdot A, D ) are compound while ( B, C ) are simple leaves B. ( A, D ) are simple while ( B, C ) are compound leaves ( mathrm{C} cdot mathrm{A}, mathrm{B} ) are simple while ( mathrm{C}, mathrm{D} ) are compound leaves D. ( A, B ) are compound while ( C, D ) are simple leaves | 11 |
| 199 | Match the columns begin{tabular}{lll|l} Column I & multicolumn{3}{c} { Column II } \ a & Arachis & 1. & Swollen placenta \ b & Cichorium & 2. & Epicalyx \ c & Lilium & 3. & Fasciculate tuberous root \ d & Physalia & 4. & Geocarpy \ & 5. & Bulbils end{tabular} ( mathbf{A} ) ( a-4, b-3, c-2, d-5 ) B. ( a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 ) ( mathrm{C} cdot mathrm{a}-5, mathrm{b}-4, mathrm{c}-3, mathrm{d}- ) D. ( a-4, b-3, c-5 ) ( d- ) | 11 |
| 200 | How many of the following statements are correct? (i) Axillary buds are present in axil of leaflets (ii) In Salvia filaments of stamens are same length. (iii) Apocarpous condition can be seen in lotus and rose. (iv)Endospermous seeds can be seen in solanaceae. (v) Sterile stamens are called staminodes. A. Three B. Four c. Two D. one | 11 |
| 201 | Which of the following statements are correct? (i) When a fruit develops from the inflorescence, it is composite. (ii) Mesocarp is the edible part in apple. (iii) Gynobasic style is seen in Ocimum. (iv) Hypanthodium is a special type of inflorescence found in Euphorbia species. A. (i) and (iv) are correct B. (i) and (iii) are correct C ( . ) (i) and (ii) are correct D. (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct E. (ii) and (iv) are correct | 11 |
| 202 | It is commonly believed that only roots develop below the ground. How would you prove that potato tuber is a stem and not a root? | 11 |
| 203 | How many of the given plants show phyllotaxy, where single leaf arises at each node? Alstonia, Brassica, Calotropis, Chilli, Chinarose Guava, Datura, Sunflower | 11 |
| 204 | Identify the group of plants possessing leaf tendrils. A. Pea, Glory lily B. Cucumber, Pumpkin c. watermelon, Grapevine D. All of these | 11 |
| 205 | The air spaces in the leaf is created by A. Chlorenchyma B. Aerenchyma c. Palisade parenchyma D. None of the above | 11 |
| 206 | Colocasia also known as taro, is an example of a modified A. Corm which is a stem modification B. Bulb which is a stem modification c. Bulb which is a root modification D. Corm which is a root modification | 11 |
| 207 | Plastochron is A. Period between two successive leaf primordia B. Distance between two successive leaf primordia C. Region of origin of root branch D. Region of origin of stem branch | 11 |
| 208 | Very short answer type: Classify the following fruits into two categories, dehiscent and indehiscent fruits samara, nut, follicle pod, caryopsis, achene, capsule | 11 |
| 209 | In helicoid cyme, the lateral flowers arise A. on the same side B. On alternate sides c. In all the directions D. From a common point | 11 |
| 210 | The fruit formed from the fusion of inflorescence is called as A. Simple fruit B. Aggregate fruit c. Pseudo fruit D. composite fruit | 11 |
| 211 | Which of the following is a sessile? A. Rice B. Mango c. Neem D. Sunflower | 11 |
| 212 | Name the family to which each of the following belongs (i) Pisum (ii) Onion (iii) Potato. | 11 |
| 213 | In cyathium inflorescence A. single male flower is surrounded by female flowers. B. male and female flowers are borne in different plants C. there is only one male and one female flower D. single female flower is surrounded by many peripheral male flowers. | 11 |
| 214 | The palisade tissue occurs on the surface of the leaf. A. Adaxial B. Abaxial c. Both A and B D. None of the above | 11 |
| 215 | Verticillaster is a type of A. Phyllotaxis B. Inflorescence C. Placentation D. Venation | 11 |
| 216 | The plant of arid regions with flat green stem carrying out photosynthesis is A. Euphorbia B. opuntia c. citrus D. Bougainvillea E . colocasia | 11 |
| 217 | From which of the following part of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa), turmeric powder is obtained? A. seed B. Dried rhizome c. Dried root D. Dried fruit | 11 |
| 218 | shows compound inflorescence. A. Sunflower B. zinnia c. Marigold D. Neem | 11 |
| 219 | In Dahlia, the roots are A. Fibrous B. stilt c. Moniliform D. Fasciculated tuberous | 11 |
| 220 | Parallel venation occurs in dicot A . corymbium B. Ageratum c. Carthamus D. Centipeda | 11 |
| 221 | Define venation | 11 |
| 222 | Velamen tissue is found in A. Mesophytes B. Epiphytes c. Hydrophytes D. xerophytes | 11 |
| 223 | Vegetative organs of plants are: A. leaves, stem, roots B. flower, stem, leaves c. flower, fruit, seeds D. root, fruit, flower | 11 |
| 224 | Reticulate venation is a characteristic of dicots. An exception to this generalisation? A. Calophyllum B. Ficus c. Hibiscus D. Zizyphus | 11 |
| 225 | Among the following which one is the richest source of proteins A. Wheat (Triticum vulgare) B. Rice (Oryza sativa) c. Gram (Cicer arietinum) D. Ground nut (Arachis hypogea) | 11 |
| 226 | Multicostate divergent reticulate venation is seen in ( ldots ). Ieaf. A. Zizyphus B. Bamboo c. castor D. Mango | 11 |
| 227 | In Lathyrus aphasic, the leaves are modified into A. Spine B. Tendril c. Scale D. Stern-like structure | 11 |
| 228 | A plant showing reticulate venation is A . Ficus B. Canna c. Musa D. zea | 11 |
| 229 | Select the group of plants that possess stilt roots. A. Zea mays, Rhizophora mangal B. Pandanus odoratissimus, Ficus benghalensis c. Rhizophora mangal, Hedera helix D. Ficus benghalensis, Pisum sativum | 11 |
| 230 | Parkinsonia and Australian Acacia are example of A. Phylloclade B. Winged fruit c. Parachute mechanism D. Phyllode | 11 |
| 231 | Reticulate venation is observed mostly in A. Monocot plants B. Dicot plants c. Thallophytes D. Bryophytes | 11 |
| 232 | The main axis forms a cup-shaped receptacle with a narrow terminal opening. Flowers are arranged in cymose within the cup. The description refers to A. Syconus B. Cyathium c. Hypanthodium D. Verticillaster | 11 |
| 233 | Which two of these vegetables correctly represent the homologous structures? Potato, Tomato, Radish, Brinjal, Carrot, Bottle-ground A. Carrot and Tomato B. Potato and Brinjal c. Radish and Carrot D. Radish and Bottle-ground | 11 |
| 234 | In the leaves, veins are useful for A. Transport of water and minerals B. Mechanical support C. Transport of organic nutrients D. All of the above | 11 |
| 235 | Roots developing from plant parts other than radicle are A. Epiphyllous B. Epicaulose c. Adventitious D. Fibrous | 11 |
| 236 | Assertion Many plants are propagated vegetatively even though they bear seeds. Reason Potatoes multiply by tubers and apple by grafting etc. A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion c. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect | 11 |
| 237 | How many histogen are present in a monocot root apex? ( mathbf{A} cdot mathbf{1} ) B. 2 ( c cdot 3 ) ( D cdot 4 ) | 11 |
| 238 | How is water absorbed by root hairs in plants? Explain. | 11 |
| 239 | Number of female flowers found in cyathium is A . B. 2 ( c .3 ) D. several | 11 |
| 240 | The leaves are modified into tendrils, hooks, pitcher and bladder in the following plants respectively. A. Sweet pea, cat’s nail, Nepenthes, Utricularia B. Sweet pea, cat’s nail, Utricularia, Nepenthes c. Nepenthes, cat’s nail, sweet pea, Utricularia D. Nepenthes, sweet pea, cat’s nail, Utricularia E. Utricularia, Nepenthes, cat’s nail, sweet pea | 11 |
| 241 | Perianth occurs in family A. Solanaceae B. Fabaceae c. Brassicaceae D. Liliaceae | 11 |
| 242 | Write correct sequence of four steps of method for the preperation of temparary mount of stained leaf peel. | 11 |
| 243 | In Sarracenia, the insect traping structure is modified A . Leaf B. Leaf base c. stipule D. Axillary shoot | 11 |
| 244 | All given modifications belong to adventitious roots, except A. Reproductive root of Asparagus B. Storage roots of sweet potato c. conical roots of carrot D. Prop roots of banyan tree | 11 |
| 245 | Which of the following represents the floral characters of Liliaceae? A. Six sepals, zygomorphic, six stamens, bilocular ovary, axile placentation B. Tetramerous, actinomorphic, polyphyllous, unilocular ovary, axile placentation C. Trimerous, actinomorphic, polyandrous, superior ovary, axile placentation D. Bisexual. zygomorphic, gamophyllous, inferior ovary, marginal placentation E. Unisexual, actinomorphic, trilocular, inferior ovary, axile placentation | 11 |
| 246 | Vexillum is found in A . Rosaceae B. Papilionaceae c. Cruciferae D. Solanaceae | 11 |
| 247 | Plant that reserves its food in its roots system is A. Brinjal B. Bean c. carrot D. Sugarcane | 11 |
| 248 | 50. The type of root formed in Be- tel vine is (1) Stilt Root (2) Clinging Root (3) Climbing Root (4) Prop Root | 11 |
| 249 | Name various parts of stamen | 11 |
| 250 | Bombaxleaf is A. Tripinnate B. Unipinnate C. Multifoliate D. Quadrifoliate E. Trifoliate | 11 |
| 251 | Assertion Small leaflets are present on the phyllode of Parkinsonia aculeata Reason Phyllode does not bear leaves and | 11 |
| 252 | In a leaf with parallel venation A. Veins form a network on the leaf B. Veins run parallel to the midrib C. Veins run horizontal to the midrib D. Veins crisscross each other to from an irregular pattern | 11 |
| 253 | In a leaf with reticulate venation A. Veins forms a network on the leaf B. Veins run parallel to the midrib C. Veins run horizontal to the midrib D. Veins criss-cross each other in an irregular pattern | 11 |
| 254 | Potato is a modified A. Petiole B. Stem ( c . ) Root D. Leaf | 11 |
| 255 | Storage roots found in clusters at base of stem are A. Nodulose roots B. Annulated roots c. Tuberous roots D. Fasciculated roots E. Moniliform roots | 11 |
| 256 | Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of Fabaceae A. Descendingly. imbricate, ten stamens, diadelphous, ovary superior B. Sepals five, gamoseepalous, imbricate aestivation, placentation marginal c. Monocarpellary, ovary superior, style long, slightly bent at the apex D. zygomorphic flowers, diadelphous stamens, many ovules E. Corolla five petals, polypetalous, anterior one large and outermost | 11 |
| 257 | Match the columns A. A-2, B-5, C-4, D-3, E-1 B. ( A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4, E-5 ) c. ( A-3, B-4, C-5 ) ( D-1 ) ( E-2 ) D. ( A-4, B-5, C-2, D-1 ) 1.E | 11 |
| 258 | Capitulum inflorescence is found in A. Liliaceae B. Papilionaceae c. compositae D. Rosaceae | 11 |
| 259 | Caulifiory is? A. Production of new plants from cauline buds B. Formation of flowers from old stem C. Development of flowers on young branches D. Clustering of flowers | 11 |
| 260 | Imparipinnate leaf is the one where A. Leaflets are borne in pairs B. Leaflets are small c. Leaflets are large D. Rachis is terminated by an odd leaflet | 11 |
| 261 | Q Type your question 11 the latter in the pair represents the set of characters present in Casuarina. Study the following table: Unisexual flowers Chala entry ( (i) ) Modified aerial stem develop acropetally tube (ii) (iii) begin{tabular}{l|l|l} & Pedicels of & \ & the & Presen \ Flowers & all flowers & of \ achlamydeous & are of & false \ & same & whorl \ & length & \ Cohesion of & Centrifugal & Male \ bracts & opening of & flowers \ forming & flower & many \ a cup & & \ & & Termin \ Flower & & part \ formation on & Presence of & of the \ one side in a & rachilla & pedunc \ spiral manner & & is \ & & flower \ & & end{tabular} ( v ) (iv A. Both (ii) and (iii) B. Both (i) and (ii) C. Both (iv) and (iii) D. Both (iii) and (i) | 11 |
| 262 | 37. Solitary cymose inflorescence is observed in (1) Rose (2) Chinarose (3) Tuberose (4) Gardenia | 11 |
| 263 | In barley stem vascular bundles are – A. Closed and radial B. Open and scattered c. closed and scattered D. open and in a ring | 11 |
| 264 | The most important function of inflorescence is to help in A. Dispersal of seeds B. Help in fertilization c. Attracting insects for pollination D. Forming large number of fruits | 11 |
| 265 | Which among the following is a climber? A. Cabbage B. Pea c. Potato D. Yam | 11 |
| 266 | When the stems have dense soft coatings all over their surface, such surfaces are called as A. Ribbed B. Pubescent c. succulent D. Hairy | 11 |
| 267 | Potato tuber is a modified or Edible part of potato is A. Stem B. Bulb c. Stolon D. Root | 11 |
| 268 | Plants take in air through tiny openings called……….. which are present on A . Leaves, stomata B. Hydathodes, leaves c. Stomata, stem D. Stomata, leaves | 11 |
| 269 | Quiescent centre theory for demonstrating apical organisation in root was proposed by A. Schuepp B. Hanstein c. clowes D. Nageli | 11 |
| 270 | What is the arrangement of root zones starting from root tip? A. Root cap, cell division, cell enlargement and cell maturation B. Root cap, cell division, cell maturation and cell enlargement C. Cell division, cell maturation, cell enlargement and root cap D. Cell division, cell enlargement, cell maturation and root cap | 11 |
| 271 | Which of the following is not correctly paired? A. Fabaceae: Legume family B. Solanaceae: Potato family c. Liliaceae: Sunflower family D. Brassicaceae: Mustard family | 11 |
| 272 | Study the following lists. ListList-II (A) A piece of underground (I) Mentha food branches store (B) Underground branches grow obliquely upward from (II) Hydrocotyl the axillary buds of nodes of the stem below the soil. (III) Agave and produce (C) Aerial branches grow adventitious yownwards. ( quad ) roots after obliquely o touching the soil (V) Stachys and (D) Weak stemmed plants ( quad ) roots at every have a cluster of leaves. (V) Jasminum ( A cdot A-(111), B-(1 V), C-(11), D-(1) ) B. A- (IV), B- (V), C- (III), D- (II) C. ( A-(1 V), B-(1), C-(V), D-(11) ) D. ( A-(11), B-(V), C-(1), D-(1) ) | 11 |
| 273 | Origin of lateral roots is A. Endogenous B. Axillary c. Exogenous D. Peripheral | 11 |
| 274 | Loranthus is a A. Commensal B. Epiphyte C. Parasite D. Symbiont | 11 |
| 275 | Botanical name of radish is B. Brassica oleracea c. Raphanus sativus D. None of the above | 11 |
| 276 | Differentiate between tap root and fibrous root | 11 |
| 277 | In floating leaved plants, stomata occur on. A. Lower surface B. Upper surface c. Both surfaces D. Absent | 11 |
| 278 | Velamen is a tissue found in A. Parasites B. All epiphytes c. Aerial roots of some orchids/ vanda D. Halophytes | 11 |
| 279 | If the stamens can swing freely on the filaments, the condition is called A. Basifixed B. Dorsifixed c. versatile D. Adnate | 11 |
| 280 | Name the plant having reticulate venation. A. Musa B. Mangifera c. oryza D. canna | 11 |
| 281 | Statement 1: The stem tubers are the swollen ends of specialized underground stem branches, which help in vegetative propagation of the plant. Statement 2: Solanum tuberosum is an example of a stem tuber which stores inulin as the main reserve food material. A. Both statement 1 and 2 are correct B. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect c. statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct D. Both statement 1 and 2 are incorrect | 11 |
| 282 | Leaves are modified into hygroscopic appendages in A. Tamarix B. Tamarindus c. Albizzia D. Butea | 11 |
| 283 | 33. Which one of the following com. binations is correct? (1) Brassica – Liliaceae (2) Allium cepa – Cruciferae (3) Acacia – Caesalpiniaceae (4) Pyrethrum – Compositae | 11 |
| 284 | Potato tuber is modified/edible part of potato is A. Stem B. Bulb c. stolon D. Root | 11 |
| 285 | Aroids store food in A. Inflorescence B. Enlarged root c. Leaf bases D. Swollen stem | 11 |
| 286 | The number of whorls present in a bisexual flower is A. one B. Three c. Two D. Four | 11 |
| 287 | Justify the following statements on the basis of external features: (i) Underground parts of a plant are not always roots. (ii) Flower is a modified shoot | 11 |
| 288 | A distinct endodermis is a constant feature of A. Dicot leaves B. Monocot stems c. Monocot leaves D. Dicot stema | 11 |
| 289 | Roots do not occur in A. Wolffia c. Utricularia D. All the above | 11 |
| 290 | Velamen present in orchids help in A. Support B. Respiration c. Absorption of moisture from air D. synthesizing food | 11 |
| 291 | Main function of leaf is A. Transpiration B. Exchange of gases C. Photosynthesis D. Cooling | 11 |
| 292 | In which of the following plant axillary bud is modified into the tendril? A. Pitcher plant B. cactus c. snake gourd D. Pumpkin | 11 |
| 293 | Which of the following is a subaeria stem modification with long internode? A. Rhizome B. Offset c. Runner D. sucker | 11 |
| 294 | Mention the function of pneumatophore | 11 |
| 295 | Hygroscopic roots occur in A. Vanda B. Rhizophora C . Bryophyllum D. All the above | 11 |
| 296 | Select the characters which are not applicable to the family Solanaceae. (i) Epipetalous and syngenesious anthers (ii) Bicarpellary and synchronous ovary (iii) Superior ovary with axile placentation (iv) Stamens six and are arranged in two whorls (v) Bicarpellary, synchronous and inferior ovary A. (ii) and (iii) only B. (i), (iv) and (v) only c. (ii), (iv) and (v) only D. (i) and (iii) only E. (iii), (iv) and (v) only | 11 |
| 297 | Leaves of a healthy potted plant were coated with vaseline; will this plant remain healthy for long? | 11 |
| 298 | Explain the main functions of leaf. | 11 |
| 299 | If a plant has fibrous root, what type of venation are its leaves likely to have? | 11 |
| 300 | A modified aerial stem which performs function of photosynthesis, but the modification is actually to reduce the rate of transpiration is A. Cladode B. Phylloclade c. Phyllode D. Both A and B | 11 |
| 301 | Midrib is observed in which part of leaf? A. Leaf base B. Lamina c. Petiole D. stipule | 11 |
| 302 | What is aestivation ? Describe various types of aestivation. | 11 |
| 303 | The arrangement of leaves on a branch is A. Phyllode B. Phyllotaxy c. Phylloclade D. Phloem | 11 |
| 304 | Family Compositae can be distinguished from Solanaceae in A. Capitulum inflorescence B. Gamopetalous corolla c. Epipetalous stamens D. Bicarpellary gynoecium | 11 |
| 305 | Placentation is swollen and axile in family A . Asteraceae B. Liliaceae c. Fabaceae D. Solanaceae | 11 |
| 306 | Approximate diameter of Victoria regia leaf is ( A cdot 1 m ) в. 1.3 ( c cdot 4 m ) D. 3m | 11 |
| 307 | An example of Liliaceae family is A. Lupin B. Soyabean c. Petunia D. Tulip | 11 |
| 308 | Capitulum inflorescence is found in A. Compositae (Asteraceae) B. Cruciferae (Brassicaceae) c. Solanaceae D. Malvaceae | 11 |
| 309 | Major source of protein is A . Oryza sativa B. Cicer arietinum c. Beta vulgaris D. Rhizobium leguminosarum | 11 |
| 310 | Pick out the plant with unipinnate type of compound leaves from the plant names given: Trifolium, Neem, Moringa. | 11 |
| 311 | The type of inflorescence in Ocimum sanctum is A. Hypanthodium B. Cyathium c. verticillaster D. Thyrse | 11 |
| 312 | In one plant, adventitious roots are modified for storage and in the other plant a lateral branch with short internodes and each node bearing a rosette of leaves and a tuft of roots. They are A. Sweet Potato and Pistia B. Eichhornia and Jasmine c. carrot and Mint D. Turni and Chrysanthemum E. Sweet potato and mint | 11 |
| 313 | Complex inflorescence of which plant is used as food? A. Rhaphanus sativus B. Brassica rapa c. Brassica oleracea D. Mustard | 11 |
| 314 | The type of inflorescence in a plant showing polygamous condition and lateral styles is A. Compound umbel B. Compound headd c. compound raceme D. compound corymb | 11 |
| 315 | What are the differences between a pinnately compound leaf and a branch bearing simple leaves? | 11 |
| 316 | Match list I with list II and select the correct option. ( begin{array}{llll} & text { List I } & & text { List II } \ text { A. } & text { Gemmules } & text { 1. } & text { Agave } \ text { B. } & text { Leaf-buds } & text { 2. } & text { Penicillum } \ text { C. } & text { Bulbil } & text { 3. } & text { Water hyacinth } \ text { D. } & text { Offset } & text { 4. } & text { Sponges } \ text { E. } & text { Conidia } & text { 5. } & text { Bryophyllum }end{array} ) ( mathbf{A} ) ( A-4, B-5, C-1, D-3, E-2 ) 2 B. A- ( 4, B-3, C-2, D-1, E-5 ) C. ( A-3, B-5, C-4, D-2, E-1 ) D. ( A-4, B-1, C-5, D-3, E-2 ) E. ( A-3, B-5, C-4, D-1, E-2 ) | 11 |
| 317 | Lateral roots originate from A. Cortex B. Epidermis c. Endodermis D. Pericycle | 11 |
| 318 | Which of the following leaf fibres are considered hard because of high lignin content in their cell walls A . Agave B. Yucca c. Musa textilis D. All of the above | 11 |
| 319 | Plants with joined stem and hollow internodes are known as A. Culms B. Scape c. Ephemerals D. Lianas | 11 |
| 320 | Pneumatophore is present in A. Rhizophora B. Nerium c. Hibiscus D. Acaccia | 11 |
| 321 | Match the item in column I with column I and choose the correct answer. ( begin{array}{ll}text { Column } 1 & text { Column } 2 \ text { A. Microspermae } & text { 1. Alismaceae } \ text { B. Epigynae } & text { 2. Liliaceae } \ text { C. Calycinae } & text { 3. Iridaceae } \ text { D. Apocarpae } & text { 4. Orchidaceae } \ text { E. Coronarieae } & text { 5. Palmae }end{array} ) ( mathbf{A} ) ( A-3, B-2, C-1, D-5, E-4 ) B. ( A-2, B-4, C-3, D-5, E-1 ) ( C cdot A-4, B-3, C-5, D-1, E-2 ) D. ( A-4, B-1, C-3, D-5, E-2 ) | 11 |
| 322 | Veins are strands on the lamina. A. conducting B. Transpirational c. Exceptional D. Flattened | 11 |
| 323 | Explain with well labelled diagram different regions of root and also explain structure of root hair? | 11 |
| 324 | Match ligule with one of the followings A. Root B . Leaf c. stem D. Rhizome | 11 |
| 325 | Petiole is modified into tendril in A . Passiflora B. Gloriosa c. Pisum D. Clematis | 11 |
| 326 | Which of the following is the subaerial stem modification with long internodes? A. Rhizome B. Offset c. Runner D. sucker | 11 |
| 327 | The axis of inflorescence is known as A. Petiole B. Pedicle c. Peduncle D. Pinna | 11 |
| 328 | Differentiate between rhizome and bulb | 11 |
| 329 | Write two examples of plants with tendrils. | 11 |
| 330 | 33. The rootless plant is : (1) ginger (2) lemon (3) lemna (4) banana | 11 |
| 331 | Atropa belladona, an important medicinal plant is of the family A . Liliaceae B. Cucurbitaceae c. cruciferae D. Solanaceae | 11 |
| 332 | Which of the following function is not performed by underground stem? A. Reproduction B. Assimilation c. Perennation D. storage | 11 |
| 333 | In a longitudinal section of a root, starting from the tip and going upwards, the four zones occur in the following order A. Root cap, cell division, cell maturation, cell enlargement B. Cell division, cell enlargement, cell maturation, root cap c. cell division, cell maturation, cell enlargement, root cap D. Root cap, cell division, cell enlargement, cell maturation | 11 |
| 334 | Which of the following represents petiole? ( A ) ( B ) ( c ) ( D ) | 11 |
| 335 | A plant with epidermis specialised to absorb mositure from air is? A. Avicennia B. Vanda c. Rhizophora D. Jussiaea | 11 |
| 336 | Oblique ovary is found in A. Liliaceae B. Solanaceae c. Asteraceae D. Poaceae | 11 |
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