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NEET Biology - Morphology of Flowering Plants
Instructions:
- Each question has four options (1), (2), (3), (4). Choose the most correct answer.
- Each correct answer carries 4 marks.
- Each wrong answer will deduct 1 marks.
- Unanswered questions will not be penalised.
1.Which description of Unit 2 is most accurate?
2.Which statement about Katherine Esau is correct according to the chapter note?
3.In the uploaded chapter, all angiosperms are characterised by the presence of:
4.The correct division of a typical flowering plant into systems is:
5.The tap root system is formed by:
6.Which pair is correctly matched?
7.The primary root in monocotyledonous plants is generally:
8.Which structure protects the tender apex of the root as it grows through soil?
9.The cells of the meristematic region of root are best described as:
10.Root hairs arise from:
11.The stem develops from the:
12.Nodes are correctly defined as:
13.A typical leaf consists of:
14.In some leguminous plants, the swollen leaf base is called:
15.The midrib is:
16.Reticulate venation is generally characteristic of:
17.A compound leaf is recognised when:
18.The common axis bearing leaflets in a pinnately compound leaf is the:
19.Which example belongs to whorled phyllotaxy?
20.The arrangement of flowers on the floral axis is called:
21.In racemose inflorescence, flowers are borne:
22.Which whorls are reproductive organs of a flower?
23.Perianth is used when:
24.Which example is correctly associated with asymmetric flower?
25.A hypogynous flower has:
26.Aestivation refers to arrangement of:
27.Which aestivation is correctly described for pea and bean?
28.A sterile stamen is called:
29.Which condition is correctly matched with its example?
30.Placentation means:
31.Identify the correct statements about root-system types.
A. Direct elongation of radicle forms the primary root in most dicots.
B. Primary root with its branches forms tap root system.
C. Wheat is given as an example of tap root system.
D. Fibrous roots in monocots arise from the base of the stem.
A. Direct elongation of radicle forms the primary root in most dicots.
B. Primary root with its branches forms tap root system.
C. Wheat is given as an example of tap root system.
D. Fibrous roots in monocots arise from the base of the stem.
32.Identify the correct statements about adventitious roots.
A. Adventitious roots arise from plant parts other than radicle.
B. Grass, Monstera and banyan are chapter examples.
C. All adventitious roots must arise only from primary root.
D. The chapter groups adventitious roots separately from tap and fibrous examples.
A. Adventitious roots arise from plant parts other than radicle.
B. Grass, Monstera and banyan are chapter examples.
C. All adventitious roots must arise only from primary root.
D. The chapter groups adventitious roots separately from tap and fibrous examples.
33.Which statements correctly describe root functions?
A. Roots absorb water and minerals from soil.
B. Roots provide anchorage to plant parts.
C. Roots may store reserve food materials.
D. Roots synthesize plant growth regulators.
E. Roots conduct photosynthates as their only main function.
A. Roots absorb water and minerals from soil.
B. Roots provide anchorage to plant parts.
C. Roots may store reserve food materials.
D. Roots synthesize plant growth regulators.
E. Roots conduct photosynthates as their only main function.
34.Choose the correct statements about root-tip regions.
A. Root cap is thimble-like and covers the apex.
B. Meristematic region lies a few millimetres above the root cap.
C. Elongation region is below the root cap and produces pollen grains.
D. Maturation region is proximal to elongation and gives root hairs.
A. Root cap is thimble-like and covers the apex.
B. Meristematic region lies a few millimetres above the root cap.
C. Elongation region is below the root cap and produces pollen grains.
D. Maturation region is proximal to elongation and gives root hairs.
35.Identify the correct statements about meristematic cells of the root.
A. They are very small.
B. They are thin-walled.
C. They contain dense protoplasm.
D. They divide repeatedly.
E. They are fully mature root-hair cells.
A. They are very small.
B. They are thin-walled.
C. They contain dense protoplasm.
D. They divide repeatedly.
E. They are fully mature root-hair cells.
36.Which statements about the stem are correct?
A. It is the ascending part of the axis.
B. It bears branches, leaves, flowers and fruits.
C. It develops from the radicle of the embryo.
D. It develops from the plumule of the embryo.
E. It is generally green when young and later often becomes woody and dark brown.
A. It is the ascending part of the axis.
B. It bears branches, leaves, flowers and fruits.
C. It develops from the radicle of the embryo.
D. It develops from the plumule of the embryo.
E. It is generally green when young and later often becomes woody and dark brown.
37.Select the correct statements about nodes, internodes and buds.
A. Nodes are regions where leaves are borne.
B. Internodes are portions between two nodes.
C. Stem bears buds that may be terminal or axillary.
D. Only roots can bear axillary buds.
A. Nodes are regions where leaves are borne.
B. Internodes are portions between two nodes.
C. Stem bears buds that may be terminal or axillary.
D. Only roots can bear axillary buds.
38.Which statements about stem functions are correct?
A. Stem spreads out branches bearing leaves, flowers and fruits.
B. Stem conducts water and minerals.
C. Stem conducts photosynthates.
D. Some stems store food, support, protect and help vegetative propagation.
A. Stem spreads out branches bearing leaves, flowers and fruits.
B. Stem conducts water and minerals.
C. Stem conducts photosynthates.
D. Some stems store food, support, protect and help vegetative propagation.
39.Identify correct statements about a leaf.
A. A leaf is a lateral generally flattened structure borne on stem.
B. It develops at the node and bears a bud in its axil.
C. Leaves originate from root apical meristem.
D. Leaves are arranged in acropetal order.
A. A leaf is a lateral generally flattened structure borne on stem.
B. It develops at the node and bears a bud in its axil.
C. Leaves originate from root apical meristem.
D. Leaves are arranged in acropetal order.
40.Which statements about leaf-base modifications are correct?
A. Leaf base attaches the leaf to stem.
B. Leaf base may bear stipules.
C. In monocots, leaf base may expand into a sheath.
D. Pulvinus is a swollen leaf base in some leguminous plants.
A. Leaf base attaches the leaf to stem.
B. Leaf base may bear stipules.
C. In monocots, leaf base may expand into a sheath.
D. Pulvinus is a swollen leaf base in some leguminous plants.
41.Select correct statements about petiole and lamina.
A. Petiole helps hold leaf blade to light.
B. Long flexible petioles allow fluttering and cooling.
C. Lamina is the green expanded part with veins and veinlets.
D. Midrib is usually the most prominent central vein.
A. Petiole helps hold leaf blade to light.
B. Long flexible petioles allow fluttering and cooling.
C. Lamina is the green expanded part with veins and veinlets.
D. Midrib is usually the most prominent central vein.
42.Identify correct statements about veins.
A. Veins provide rigidity to leaf blade.
B. Veins transport water, minerals and food materials.
C. Veins are absent from lamina by definition.
D. Leaf lamina varies in shape, margin, apex, surface and incision.
A. Veins provide rigidity to leaf blade.
B. Veins transport water, minerals and food materials.
C. Veins are absent from lamina by definition.
D. Leaf lamina varies in shape, margin, apex, surface and incision.
43.Choose correct statements about venation.
A. Venation is arrangement of veins and veinlets in lamina.
B. Reticulate venation means veinlets form a network.
C. Parallel venation means veins run parallel within lamina.
D. Dicots generally have parallel venation and monocots reticulate.
A. Venation is arrangement of veins and veinlets in lamina.
B. Reticulate venation means veinlets form a network.
C. Parallel venation means veins run parallel within lamina.
D. Dicots generally have parallel venation and monocots reticulate.
44.Select correct statements about simple and compound leaves.
A. A simple leaf may have an entire lamina.
B. If incisions do not touch midrib, the leaf is simple.
C. If incisions reach midrib and form leaflets, the leaf is compound.
D. Leaflets of compound leaves bear axillary buds.
A. A simple leaf may have an entire lamina.
B. If incisions do not touch midrib, the leaf is simple.
C. If incisions reach midrib and form leaflets, the leaf is compound.
D. Leaflets of compound leaves bear axillary buds.
45.Which statements about compound leaves are correct?
A. In pinnately compound leaves, leaflets occur on rachis.
B. Rachis represents the midrib in pinnately compound leaves.
C. Neem is the chapter example of pinnately compound leaf.
D. Silk cotton is the chapter example of palmately compound leaf.
A. In pinnately compound leaves, leaflets occur on rachis.
B. Rachis represents the midrib in pinnately compound leaves.
C. Neem is the chapter example of pinnately compound leaf.
D. Silk cotton is the chapter example of palmately compound leaf.
46.Identify correct statements about phyllotaxy.
A. Phyllotaxy is arrangement of leaves on stem or branch.
B. Alternate, opposite and whorled are usual types.
C. China rose, mustard and sunflower show alternate phyllotaxy.
D. Calotropis and guava show opposite phyllotaxy.
E. Alstonia is an example of whorled phyllotaxy.
A. Phyllotaxy is arrangement of leaves on stem or branch.
B. Alternate, opposite and whorled are usual types.
C. China rose, mustard and sunflower show alternate phyllotaxy.
D. Calotropis and guava show opposite phyllotaxy.
E. Alstonia is an example of whorled phyllotaxy.
47.Choose correct statements about flower as modified shoot.
A. Shoot apical meristem changes into floral meristem.
B. Internodes elongate greatly in a flower.
C. Axis becomes condensed.
D. Floral appendages arise laterally at successive nodes instead of leaves.
A. Shoot apical meristem changes into floral meristem.
B. Internodes elongate greatly in a flower.
C. Axis becomes condensed.
D. Floral appendages arise laterally at successive nodes instead of leaves.
48.Identify correct statements about inflorescence types.
A. Inflorescence is arrangement of flowers on floral axis.
B. The basis is whether apex becomes flower or keeps growing.
C. Racemose has main axis continuing to grow.
D. Cymose has main axis terminating in a flower.
A. Inflorescence is arrangement of flowers on floral axis.
B. The basis is whether apex becomes flower or keeps growing.
C. Racemose has main axis continuing to grow.
D. Cymose has main axis terminating in a flower.
49.Which statements about racemose/cymose order are correct?
A. Racemose flowers are borne laterally.
B. Racemose succession is acropetal.
C. Cymose flowers are borne in basipetal order.
D. Cymose growth is unlimited because the main axis never terminates.
A. Racemose flowers are borne laterally.
B. Racemose succession is acropetal.
C. Cymose flowers are borne in basipetal order.
D. Cymose growth is unlimited because the main axis never terminates.
50.Identify correct statements about typical flower whorls.
A. A typical flower has calyx, corolla, androecium and gynoecium.
B. These whorls are arranged on thalamus or receptacle.
C. Calyx and corolla are reproductive organs.
D. Androecium and gynoecium are reproductive organs.
A. A typical flower has calyx, corolla, androecium and gynoecium.
B. These whorls are arranged on thalamus or receptacle.
C. Calyx and corolla are reproductive organs.
D. Androecium and gynoecium are reproductive organs.
51.Select correct statements about sexuality of flowers.
A. Bisexual flowers have both androecium and gynoecium.
B. Unisexual flowers have either stamens or carpels only.
C. Perianth means a flower is always unisexual.
D. Lily is an example where calyx and corolla are not distinct.
A. Bisexual flowers have both androecium and gynoecium.
B. Unisexual flowers have either stamens or carpels only.
C. Perianth means a flower is always unisexual.
D. Lily is an example where calyx and corolla are not distinct.
52.Which statements about symmetry are correct?
A. Actinomorphic flowers can be divided into equal halves in any radial plane.
B. Zygomorphic flowers can be divided into similar halves in only one vertical plane.
C. Canna is asymmetric according to the chapter.
D. Pea, gulmohur, bean and Cassia are examples of actinomorphic flowers.
A. Actinomorphic flowers can be divided into equal halves in any radial plane.
B. Zygomorphic flowers can be divided into similar halves in only one vertical plane.
C. Canna is asymmetric according to the chapter.
D. Pea, gulmohur, bean and Cassia are examples of actinomorphic flowers.
53.Select correct statements about merosity and bracts.
A. Trimerous flowers have appendages in multiples of 3.
B. Tetramerous flowers have appendages in multiples of 4.
C. Pentamerous flowers have appendages in multiples of 5.
D. Bracteate flowers have a reduced leaf at the base of pedicel.
A. Trimerous flowers have appendages in multiples of 3.
B. Tetramerous flowers have appendages in multiples of 4.
C. Pentamerous flowers have appendages in multiples of 5.
D. Bracteate flowers have a reduced leaf at the base of pedicel.
54.Identify correct statements about ovary positions.
A. Hypogynous flowers have superior ovary.
B. Perigynous flowers have half-inferior ovary.
C. Epigynous flowers have inferior ovary.
D. Guava and cucumber are hypogynous examples.
A. Hypogynous flowers have superior ovary.
B. Perigynous flowers have half-inferior ovary.
C. Epigynous flowers have inferior ovary.
D. Guava and cucumber are hypogynous examples.
55.Choose correct statements about calyx.
A. Calyx is the outermost floral whorl.
B. Members of calyx are sepals.
C. Sepals generally protect flower in bud stage.
D. Gamosepalous means sepals free.
A. Calyx is the outermost floral whorl.
B. Members of calyx are sepals.
C. Sepals generally protect flower in bud stage.
D. Gamosepalous means sepals free.
56.Select correct statements about corolla.
A. Corolla is composed of petals.
B. Petals are usually bright to attract insects.
C. Gamopetalous means petals united.
D. Polypetalous means petals free.
A. Corolla is composed of petals.
B. Petals are usually bright to attract insects.
C. Gamopetalous means petals united.
D. Polypetalous means petals free.
57.Which statements about aestivation are correct?
A. Valvate has margins just touching without overlap.
B. Twisted has one margin overlapping the next in sequence.
C. Imbricate has overlap but no particular direction.
D. Vexillary has standard, wings and keel arrangement.
A. Valvate has margins just touching without overlap.
B. Twisted has one margin overlapping the next in sequence.
C. Imbricate has overlap but no particular direction.
D. Vexillary has standard, wings and keel arrangement.
58.Identify correct statements about androecium.
A. Androecium is made of stamens.
B. A stamen represents a male reproductive organ.
C. A stamen has filament and anther.
D. A sterile stamen is called staminode.
A. Androecium is made of stamens.
B. A stamen represents a male reproductive organ.
C. A stamen has filament and anther.
D. A sterile stamen is called staminode.
59.Which statements about anther and pollen sacs are correct?
A. Anther is usually bilobed.
B. Each anther lobe has two chambers or pollen sacs.
C. Pollen grains are produced in pollen sacs.
D. Pollen sacs are modified bracts at the base of pedicel.
A. Anther is usually bilobed.
B. Each anther lobe has two chambers or pollen sacs.
C. Pollen grains are produced in pollen sacs.
D. Pollen sacs are modified bracts at the base of pedicel.
60.Select correct statements about stamen attachment and union.
A. Stamens attached to petals are epipetalous.
B. Stamens attached to perianth are epiphyllous.
C. Free stamens are polyandrous.
D. Monoadelphous stamens are arranged in one bundle.
A. Stamens attached to petals are epipetalous.
B. Stamens attached to perianth are epiphyllous.
C. Free stamens are polyandrous.
D. Monoadelphous stamens are arranged in one bundle.
61.Which statements about gynoecium are correct?
A. Gynoecium is the female reproductive part.
B. It may be made of one or more carpels.
C. A carpel has stigma, style and ovary.
D. Stigma is the receptive surface for pollen grains.
A. Gynoecium is the female reproductive part.
B. It may be made of one or more carpels.
C. A carpel has stigma, style and ovary.
D. Stigma is the receptive surface for pollen grains.
62.Identify correct statements about ovule, placenta and carpel fusion.
A. Ovules attach to a flattened cushion-like placenta.
B. Apocarpous means carpels free.
C. Syncarpous means carpels fused.
D. Lotus and rose are examples of syncarpous gynoecium.
A. Ovules attach to a flattened cushion-like placenta.
B. Apocarpous means carpels free.
C. Syncarpous means carpels fused.
D. Lotus and rose are examples of syncarpous gynoecium.
63.Select correct statements about post-fertilisation changes.
A. Ovules develop into seeds after fertilisation.
B. Ovary matures into fruit after fertilisation.
C. Parthenocarpic fruit forms without fertilisation.
D. A fruit is never associated with a flowering plant ovary.
A. Ovules develop into seeds after fertilisation.
B. Ovary matures into fruit after fertilisation.
C. Parthenocarpic fruit forms without fertilisation.
D. A fruit is never associated with a flowering plant ovary.
64.Identify correct statements about placentation.
A. Marginal placentation has placenta as a ridge along ventral suture.
B. Axile placentation involves an axial placenta in a multilocular ovary.
C. Parietal placentation may form a false septum.
D. Basal placentation has a single ovule at base.
A. Marginal placentation has placenta as a ridge along ventral suture.
B. Axile placentation involves an axial placenta in a multilocular ovary.
C. Parietal placentation may form a false septum.
D. Basal placentation has a single ovule at base.
65.Which statements about fruit are correct?
A. Fruit is a mature or ripened ovary.
B. A fruit generally has pericarp and seeds.
C. Pericarp may be dry or fleshy.
D. Fleshy pericarp can differentiate into epicarp, mesocarp and endocarp.
A. Fruit is a mature or ripened ovary.
B. A fruit generally has pericarp and seeds.
C. Pericarp may be dry or fleshy.
D. Fleshy pericarp can differentiate into epicarp, mesocarp and endocarp.
66.Select correct statements about drupes.
A. Mango and coconut are drupes in the chapter.
B. They are one-seeded.
C. They develop from monocarpellary superior ovaries.
D. Coconut mesocarp is fleshy edible like mango mesocarp.
A. Mango and coconut are drupes in the chapter.
B. They are one-seeded.
C. They develop from monocarpellary superior ovaries.
D. Coconut mesocarp is fleshy edible like mango mesocarp.
67.Identify correct statements about dicot/seed structure.
A. Seed coat has outer testa and inner tegmen.
B. Hilum is a scar on seed coat.
C. Micropyle lies above hilum.
D. Radicle and plumule occur at two ends of the embryonal axis.
E. A seed embryo includes radicle, embryonal axis and one or two cotyledons depending on seed type.
A. Seed coat has outer testa and inner tegmen.
B. Hilum is a scar on seed coat.
C. Micropyle lies above hilum.
D. Radicle and plumule occur at two ends of the embryonal axis.
E. A seed embryo includes radicle, embryonal axis and one or two cotyledons depending on seed type.
68.Which statements about endosperm are correct?
A. Castor is endospermic.
B. Bean, gram and pea are non-endospermous at maturity.
C. Monocots are generally endospermic.
D. Orchids are mentioned as non-endospermic monocots.
A. Castor is endospermic.
B. Bean, gram and pea are non-endospermous at maturity.
C. Monocots are generally endospermic.
D. Orchids are mentioned as non-endospermic monocots.
69.Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
70.Which statement is NOT true for the region of elongation?
71.Identify the incorrect statement about stem.
72.Which is NOT listed as a function of stem in the chapter?
73.Which of the following is incorrect about leaves?
74.Which option is incorrectly matched?
75.Which statement is NOT correct about venation?
76.Which statement is false about compound leaves?
77.Which pair is wrongly matched?
78.Which statement does NOT fit racemose inflorescence?
79.Which is incorrectly matched with floral organ category?
80.Which statement is NOT correct?
81.Which example is incorrectly matched with symmetry?
82.Which of the following is NOT an epigynous example in the chapter?
83.Which is incorrectly matched?
84.Which pair is wrongly matched for aestivation?
85.Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
86.Which statement is incorrect about gynoecium?
87.Which pair is wrong?
88.Which feature is NOT associated with a drupe as described for mango/coconut?
89.Which statement is NOT correct about seed parts?
90.Which is wrongly matched in maize seed?
91.Which statement is NOT correct for Solanaceae?
92.Match the root type with its description/example.
List-I
(a) Tap root system
(b) Fibrous root system
(c) Adventitious roots
(d) Root hairs
List-II
(i) Mustard
(ii) Wheat
(iii) Grass/Monstera/banyan
(iv) Absorb water and minerals
List-I
(a) Tap root system
(b) Fibrous root system
(c) Adventitious roots
(d) Root hairs
List-II
(i) Mustard
(ii) Wheat
(iii) Grass/Monstera/banyan
(iv) Absorb water and minerals
93.Match root-tip region with its feature.
List-I
(a) Root cap
(b) Meristematic region
(c) Elongation region
(d) Maturation region
List-II
(i) Protects tender apex
(ii) Small, thin-walled, dividing cells
(iii) Growth in length
(iv) Root hairs arise
List-I
(a) Root cap
(b) Meristematic region
(c) Elongation region
(d) Maturation region
List-II
(i) Protects tender apex
(ii) Small, thin-walled, dividing cells
(iii) Growth in length
(iv) Root hairs arise
94.Match stem feature/function.
List-I
(a) Plumule
(b) Node
(c) Internode
(d) Stem special function
List-II
(i) Origin of stem
(ii) Leaf-bearing region
(iii) Between two nodes
(iv) Vegetative propagation
List-I
(a) Plumule
(b) Node
(c) Internode
(d) Stem special function
List-II
(i) Origin of stem
(ii) Leaf-bearing region
(iii) Between two nodes
(iv) Vegetative propagation
95.Match leaf part with feature.
List-I
(a) Leaf base
(b) Petiole
(c) Lamina
(d) Midrib
List-II
(i) Attaches leaf to stem
(ii) Holds blade to light
(iii) Green expanded part
(iv) Middle prominent vein
List-I
(a) Leaf base
(b) Petiole
(c) Lamina
(d) Midrib
List-II
(i) Attaches leaf to stem
(ii) Holds blade to light
(iii) Green expanded part
(iv) Middle prominent vein
96.Match leaf term with example/description.
List-I
(a) Pulvinus
(b) Pinnately compound
(c) Palmately compound
(d) Whorled phyllotaxy
List-II
(i) Swollen leaf base
(ii) Neem
(iii) Silk cotton
(iv) Alstonia
List-I
(a) Pulvinus
(b) Pinnately compound
(c) Palmately compound
(d) Whorled phyllotaxy
List-II
(i) Swollen leaf base
(ii) Neem
(iii) Silk cotton
(iv) Alstonia
97.Match phyllotaxy type with example.
List-I
(a) Alternate
(b) Opposite
(c) Whorled
(d) Opposite
List-II
(i) China rose
(ii) Guava
(iii) Alstonia
(iv) Calotropis
List-I
(a) Alternate
(b) Opposite
(c) Whorled
(d) Opposite
List-II
(i) China rose
(ii) Guava
(iii) Alstonia
(iv) Calotropis
98.Match inflorescence term with feature.
List-I
(a) Racemose
(b) Cymose
(c) Acropetal succession
(d) Basipetal order
List-II
(i) Main axis continues to grow
(ii) Main axis terminates in flower
(iii) Racemose order
(iv) Cymose order
List-I
(a) Racemose
(b) Cymose
(c) Acropetal succession
(d) Basipetal order
List-II
(i) Main axis continues to grow
(ii) Main axis terminates in flower
(iii) Racemose order
(iv) Cymose order
99.Match floral condition with definition/example.
List-I
(a) Perianth
(b) Bisexual
(c) Unisexual
(d) Bracteate
List-II
(i) Calyx and corolla not distinct
(ii) Androecium and gynoecium present
(iii) Only stamens or only carpels
(iv) Reduced leaf at pedicel base
List-I
(a) Perianth
(b) Bisexual
(c) Unisexual
(d) Bracteate
List-II
(i) Calyx and corolla not distinct
(ii) Androecium and gynoecium present
(iii) Only stamens or only carpels
(iv) Reduced leaf at pedicel base
100.Match symmetry with example.
List-I
(a) Actinomorphic
(b) Zygomorphic
(c) Asymmetric
(d) Zygomorphic
List-II
(i) Mustard
(ii) Pea
(iii) Canna
(iv) Cassia
List-I
(a) Actinomorphic
(b) Zygomorphic
(c) Asymmetric
(d) Zygomorphic
List-II
(i) Mustard
(ii) Pea
(iii) Canna
(iv) Cassia
101.Match ovary position with example.
List-I
(a) Hypogynous
(b) Perigynous
(c) Epigynous
(d) Hypogynous
List-II
(i) Mustard
(ii) Plum
(iii) Guava
(iv) China rose
List-I
(a) Hypogynous
(b) Perigynous
(c) Epigynous
(d) Hypogynous
List-II
(i) Mustard
(ii) Plum
(iii) Guava
(iv) China rose
102.Match aestivation with example.
List-I
(a) Valvate
(b) Twisted
(c) Imbricate
(d) Vexillary
List-II
(i) Calotropis
(ii) China rose
(iii) Cassia
(iv) Pea
List-I
(a) Valvate
(b) Twisted
(c) Imbricate
(d) Vexillary
List-II
(i) Calotropis
(ii) China rose
(iii) Cassia
(iv) Pea
103.Match androecium term with example/feature.
List-I
(a) Epipetalous
(b) Epiphyllous
(c) Monoadelphous
(d) Polyadelphous
List-II
(i) Brinjal
(ii) Lily
(iii) China rose
(iv) Citrus
List-I
(a) Epipetalous
(b) Epiphyllous
(c) Monoadelphous
(d) Polyadelphous
List-II
(i) Brinjal
(ii) Lily
(iii) China rose
(iv) Citrus
104.Match gynoecium/placentation with example.
List-I
(a) Apocarpous
(b) Syncarpous
(c) Marginal
(d) Axile
List-II
(i) Lotus
(ii) Tomato
(iii) Pea
(iv) Lemon
List-I
(a) Apocarpous
(b) Syncarpous
(c) Marginal
(d) Axile
List-II
(i) Lotus
(ii) Tomato
(iii) Pea
(iv) Lemon
105.Match placentation type with feature.
List-I
(a) Parietal
(b) Free central
(c) Basal
(d) Marginal
List-II
(i) False septum may form
(ii) Central axis; septa absent
(iii) Placenta at base; single ovule
(iv) Ridge along ventral suture
List-I
(a) Parietal
(b) Free central
(c) Basal
(d) Marginal
List-II
(i) False septum may form
(ii) Central axis; septa absent
(iii) Placenta at base; single ovule
(iv) Ridge along ventral suture
106.Match fruit/seed term with description.
List-I
(a) Parthenocarpic fruit
(b) Pericarp
(c) Drupe
(d) Mesocarp of coconut
List-II
(i) Without fertilisation
(ii) Fruit wall
(iii) Mango/coconut
(iv) Fibrous
List-I
(a) Parthenocarpic fruit
(b) Pericarp
(c) Drupe
(d) Mesocarp of coconut
List-II
(i) Without fertilisation
(ii) Fruit wall
(iii) Mango/coconut
(iv) Fibrous
107.Match dicot seed label with meaning.
List-I
(a) Testa
(b) Tegmen
(c) Hilum
(d) Micropyle
List-II
(i) Outer seed coat
(ii) Inner seed coat
(iii) Scar on seed coat
(iv) Small pore above hilum
List-I
(a) Testa
(b) Tegmen
(c) Hilum
(d) Micropyle
List-II
(i) Outer seed coat
(ii) Inner seed coat
(iii) Scar on seed coat
(iv) Small pore above hilum
108.Match monocot seed part with description.
List-I
(a) Aleurone layer
(b) Scutellum
(c) Coleoptile
(d) Coleorhiza
List-II
(i) Proteinous layer
(ii) Shield-shaped cotyledon
(iii) Sheath around plumule
(iv) Sheath around radicle
List-I
(a) Aleurone layer
(b) Scutellum
(c) Coleoptile
(d) Coleorhiza
List-II
(i) Proteinous layer
(ii) Shield-shaped cotyledon
(iii) Sheath around plumule
(iv) Sheath around radicle
109.Match Solanaceae character with correct feature.
List-I
(a) Leaf
(b) Calyx
(c) Androecium
(d) Fruit
List-II
(i) Alternate, simple, exstipulate
(ii) Five united persistent sepals
(iii) Five epipetalous stamens
(iv) Berry or capsule
List-I
(a) Leaf
(b) Calyx
(c) Androecium
(d) Fruit
List-II
(i) Alternate, simple, exstipulate
(ii) Five united persistent sepals
(iii) Five epipetalous stamens
(iv) Berry or capsule
110.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: In most dicots, direct elongation of radicle forms the primary root.
Reason R: The primary root and its lateral branches constitute the tap root system.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: In most dicots, direct elongation of radicle forms the primary root.
Reason R: The primary root and its lateral branches constitute the tap root system.
Choose the correct answer.
111.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Root hairs absorb water and minerals from soil.
Reason R: Root hairs arise from some epidermal cells of the maturation region.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: Root hairs absorb water and minerals from soil.
Reason R: Root hairs arise from some epidermal cells of the maturation region.
Choose the correct answer.
112.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: The stem bears nodes and internodes.
Reason R: Nodes are portions between two nodes.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: The stem bears nodes and internodes.
Reason R: Nodes are portions between two nodes.
Choose the correct answer.
113.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Leaves are important vegetative organs for photosynthesis.
Reason R: Leaves are generally green and flattened structures borne on stem.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: Leaves are important vegetative organs for photosynthesis.
Reason R: Leaves are generally green and flattened structures borne on stem.
Choose the correct answer.
114.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Dicot leaves generally possess reticulate venation.
Reason R: In reticulate venation, veinlets form a network.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: Dicot leaves generally possess reticulate venation.
Reason R: In reticulate venation, veinlets form a network.
Choose the correct answer.
115.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: A bud is absent in the axil of leaflets of a compound leaf.
Reason R: A bud is present in the axil of the petiole in both simple and compound leaves.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: A bud is absent in the axil of leaflets of a compound leaf.
Reason R: A bud is present in the axil of the petiole in both simple and compound leaves.
Choose the correct answer.
116.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: In cymose inflorescence, the main axis has limited growth.
Reason R: The main axis terminates in a flower.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: In cymose inflorescence, the main axis has limited growth.
Reason R: The main axis terminates in a flower.
Choose the correct answer.
117.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: A flower is a modified shoot.
Reason R: In a flower, the shoot apical meristem changes into floral meristem and internodes do not elongate.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: A flower is a modified shoot.
Reason R: In a flower, the shoot apical meristem changes into floral meristem and internodes do not elongate.
Choose the correct answer.
118.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: In lily, calyx and corolla are termed perianth.
Reason R: In lily, calyx and corolla are not distinct.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: In lily, calyx and corolla are termed perianth.
Reason R: In lily, calyx and corolla are not distinct.
Choose the correct answer.
119.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Pea is zygomorphic.
Reason R: A zygomorphic flower can be divided into two similar halves in any radial plane.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: Pea is zygomorphic.
Reason R: A zygomorphic flower can be divided into two similar halves in any radial plane.
Choose the correct answer.
120.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Hypogynous flowers have superior ovary.
Reason R: In hypogynous flowers the gynoecium occupies the highest position and other parts are below it.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: Hypogynous flowers have superior ovary.
Reason R: In hypogynous flowers the gynoecium occupies the highest position and other parts are below it.
Choose the correct answer.
121.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Corolla helps attract insects for pollination.
Reason R: Petals are usually brightly coloured.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: Corolla helps attract insects for pollination.
Reason R: Petals are usually brightly coloured.
Choose the correct answer.
122.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Vexillary aestivation is also called papilionaceous.
Reason R: In pea and bean, the largest standard petal overlaps the wings, which overlap the keel.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: Vexillary aestivation is also called papilionaceous.
Reason R: In pea and bean, the largest standard petal overlaps the wings, which overlap the keel.
Choose the correct answer.
123.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Stamens attached to petals are epipetalous.
Reason R: Brinjal is given as an example of epipetalous stamens.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: Stamens attached to petals are epipetalous.
Reason R: Brinjal is given as an example of epipetalous stamens.
Choose the correct answer.
124.Given below are two statements: Assertion A and Reason R.
Assertion A: Solanaceae gynoecium is syncarpous.
Reason R: Its ovary is inferior and unilocular with a basal placenta.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion A: Solanaceae gynoecium is syncarpous.
Reason R: Its ovary is inferior and unilocular with a basal placenta.
Choose the correct answer.
125.Based on the labels of Figure 5.1, which option contains only shoot-system structures?
126.In Figure 5.2 root types, the sequence tap root, fibrous root and adventitious roots is correctly represented by:
127.For the root-tip diagram, the correct order from apex upward is closest to:
128.Based on Figure 5.4, which label is most directly responsible for attaching the leaf to the stem?
129.Figure 5.5 shows neem and silk cotton. The correct interpretation is:
130.Based on Figure 5.6, which diagram-example pair is correct?
131.Figure 5.9 relates floral parts and ovary position. A flower with gynoecium at the highest position and floral parts below it is:
132.Which statement about floral diagrams/formulae is correct?
133.In a floral diagram, a dot at the top indicates:
134.Based on the dicot seed figure, the small pore above the hilum is:
135.In the maize seed diagram, which statement is correct?
136.From Figure 5.17 on Solanum nigrum, which listed feature fits Solanaceae floral description?
137.Select the option that contains only correct statements about flowering plant morphology.
A. Angiosperms show diversity but possess roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruits.
B. Variations in plant parts can serve functions like protection, climbing and storage.
C. Root system is usually the above-ground portion.
D. Shoot system includes the portion above ground.
E. Standard technical terms help in understanding higher plants.
A. Angiosperms show diversity but possess roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruits.
B. Variations in plant parts can serve functions like protection, climbing and storage.
C. Root system is usually the above-ground portion.
D. Shoot system includes the portion above ground.
E. Standard technical terms help in understanding higher plants.
138.Select the option with correct root-region statements only.
A. Root cap protects the apex.
B. Meristematic cells divide repeatedly.
C. Elongation zone is responsible for root growth in length.
D. Maturation region forms root hairs.
E. Root hairs synthesize pollen grains.
A. Root cap protects the apex.
B. Meristematic cells divide repeatedly.
C. Elongation zone is responsible for root growth in length.
D. Maturation region forms root hairs.
E. Root hairs synthesize pollen grains.
139.Choose the correct combination for leaf characters.
A. Leaf base may bear stipules.
B. Monocot leaf base may form sheath.
C. Petiole helps expose blade to light.
D. Veins provide rigidity and transport channels.
E. Pulvinus is a pollen sac.
A. Leaf base may bear stipules.
B. Monocot leaf base may form sheath.
C. Petiole helps expose blade to light.
D. Veins provide rigidity and transport channels.
E. Pulvinus is a pollen sac.
140.Select the correct set for floral symmetry and merosity.
A. Mustard is actinomorphic.
B. Pea is zygomorphic.
C. Canna is asymmetric.
D. Trimerous flowers have appendages in multiples of 3.
E. Pentamerous flowers have appendages in multiples of 4.
A. Mustard is actinomorphic.
B. Pea is zygomorphic.
C. Canna is asymmetric.
D. Trimerous flowers have appendages in multiples of 3.
E. Pentamerous flowers have appendages in multiples of 4.
141.Select the option containing only correct statements about androecium.
A. Each stamen consists of filament and anther.
B. Anther is usually bilobed.
C. Each lobe has two pollen sacs.
D. Sterile stamen is staminode.
E. Epiphyllous stamens attach to petals.
A. Each stamen consists of filament and anther.
B. Anther is usually bilobed.
C. Each lobe has two pollen sacs.
D. Sterile stamen is staminode.
E. Epiphyllous stamens attach to petals.
142.Select the correct set for seed structures.
A. Seed coat and embryo are basic seed components.
B. Dicot seed coat has testa and tegmen.
C. Hilum is a scar on seed coat.
D. Scutellum is shield-shaped cotyledon in monocot embryo.
E. Coleorhiza encloses plumule.
A. Seed coat and embryo are basic seed components.
B. Dicot seed coat has testa and tegmen.
C. Hilum is a scar on seed coat.
D. Scutellum is shield-shaped cotyledon in monocot embryo.
E. Coleorhiza encloses plumule.
143.Choose the correct Solanaceae character combination.
A. It is a large family commonly called the potato family and is widely distributed in tropics, subtropics and temperate zones.
B. Plants are mostly herbs, shrubs and rarely small trees; potato has an underground stem.
C. Leaves are alternate, simple, rarely pinnately compound, exstipulate and reticulate.
D. Inflorescence may be solitary, axillary or cymose; corolla has five united petals with valvate aestivation.
E. Economic importance includes tomato/brinjal/potato as food, chilli as spice, belladonna/ashwagandha as medicine, tobacco as fumigatory and petunia as ornamental.
F. Seeds are many and endospermous.
A. It is a large family commonly called the potato family and is widely distributed in tropics, subtropics and temperate zones.
B. Plants are mostly herbs, shrubs and rarely small trees; potato has an underground stem.
C. Leaves are alternate, simple, rarely pinnately compound, exstipulate and reticulate.
D. Inflorescence may be solitary, axillary or cymose; corolla has five united petals with valvate aestivation.
E. Economic importance includes tomato/brinjal/potato as food, chilli as spice, belladonna/ashwagandha as medicine, tobacco as fumigatory and petunia as ornamental.
F. Seeds are many and endospermous.
144.A student claims that a plant organ is definitely a root because it is underground. Which chapter-based correction is most appropriate?
145.A flower shows superior ovary and the other whorls arise below gynoecium. Which description is best?
146.While identifying a compound leaf, a student checks for buds in the axils of individual leaflets. What should be concluded from the chapter?
147.If a flower has calyx and corolla not distinct and stamens attached to that undifferentiated whorl, which pair of terms best fits?
148.A fruit has a fibrous middle layer and is a one-seeded drupe from a monocarpellary superior ovary. Which chapter example fits best?
149.A maize seed section shows a sheath around the radicle. Which label is most appropriate?
150.Which option correctly follows the chapter rules for semi-technical description and floral formula?
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