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NEET Biology - Plant Kingdom
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 statement correctly reflects the present NCERT view on cyanobacteria?
2.The natural classification system for flowering plants mentioned in the chapter was given by:
3.Which taxonomic approach uses chromosome number, structure and behaviour?
4.Algae are described as:
5.Isogamy is best represented by which NCERT examples?
6.Algin and carrageen are commercial hydrocolloids obtained respectively from:
7.Agar used for growing microbes is obtained from:
8.Pyrenoids in Chlorophyceae are located in chloroplasts and contain:
9.The rigid cell wall of green algae usually has:
10.The brown colour of Phaeophyceae depends mainly on the amount of:
11.In brown algae, the correct body-part pairing is:
12.Asexual zoospores and gametes of brown algae share which feature?
13.Floridean starch of red algae is structurally similar to:
14.The spores and gametes of red algae are respectively:
15.Bryophytes are called amphibians of the plant kingdom because they:
16.In bryophytes, antheridium and archegonium are respectively:
17.The bryophyte sporophyte is NOT free-living because it:
18.Sphagnum is economically useful mainly because it provides:
19.Gemmae of liverworts are:
20.The first stage of moss gametophyte develops directly from a spore and is called:
21.Vegetative reproduction in mosses occurs by:
22.Evolutionarily, pteridophytes are important because they are the first terrestrial plants to:
23.Small microphylls and large macrophylls in pteridophytes are represented respectively by:
24.In heterosporous pteridophytes, megaspores and microspores give rise respectively to:
25.Gymnosperms are called naked-seeded because:
26.Which pairing of root association is correct?
27.Needle-like leaves, thick cuticle and sunken stomata in conifers are adaptations mainly for:
28.A pollen grain in gymnosperms is:
29.Which statement about Pinus and Cycas is correct?
30.In angiosperms, pollen grains and ovules develop in flowers, and seeds are:
31.The size range of angiosperms mentioned in NCERT is from:
32.Consider the following about artificial systems of classification:
A. They used gross superficial morphological characters like habit, colour and leaf features.
B. They gave equal weightage to vegetative and sexual characters.
C. They are preferred today because vegetative characters are least affected by environment.
Choose the correct set.
A. They used gross superficial morphological characters like habit, colour and leaf features.
B. They gave equal weightage to vegetative and sexual characters.
C. They are preferred today because vegetative characters are least affected by environment.
Choose the correct set.
33.Consider the following about modern taxonomic approaches:
A. Phylogenetic systems are based on evolutionary relationships.
B. Organisms in the same taxa are assumed to have a common ancestor.
C. Numerical taxonomy is based only on embryology and anatomy.
Choose the correct set.
A. Phylogenetic systems are based on evolutionary relationships.
B. Organisms in the same taxa are assumed to have a common ancestor.
C. Numerical taxonomy is based only on embryology and anatomy.
Choose the correct set.
34.Consider the following statements:
A. Numerical taxonomy assigns numbers and codes to characters.
B. Chemotaxonomy uses chromosome number and behaviour.
C. Cytotaxonomy uses chromosome number, structure and behaviour.
Choose the correct set.
A. Numerical taxonomy assigns numbers and codes to characters.
B. Chemotaxonomy uses chromosome number and behaviour.
C. Cytotaxonomy uses chromosome number, structure and behaviour.
Choose the correct set.
35.Consider the following about algae:
A. They are chlorophyll-bearing, simple, thalloid and autotrophic.
B. They are found only in marine habitats and never on land-like moist substrates.
C. Some algae occur with fungi in lichens and with animals such as sloth bear.
Choose the correct set.
A. They are chlorophyll-bearing, simple, thalloid and autotrophic.
B. They are found only in marine habitats and never on land-like moist substrates.
C. Some algae occur with fungi in lichens and with animals such as sloth bear.
Choose the correct set.
36.Consider the following about algal reproduction:
A. Algae reproduce vegetatively, asexually and sexually.
B. Vegetative reproduction occurs by fragmentation.
C. Asexual reproduction occurs only by gemmae.
Choose the correct set.
A. Algae reproduce vegetatively, asexually and sexually.
B. Vegetative reproduction occurs by fragmentation.
C. Asexual reproduction occurs only by gemmae.
Choose the correct set.
37.Consider the following gametic conditions in algae:
A. Isogamy can involve flagellated similar gametes in Ulothrix.
B. Anisogamy involves dissimilar-sized gametes as in Eudorina.
C. Oogamy involves similar non-motile gametes as in Spirogyra.
Choose the correct set.
A. Isogamy can involve flagellated similar gametes in Ulothrix.
B. Anisogamy involves dissimilar-sized gametes as in Eudorina.
C. Oogamy involves similar non-motile gametes as in Spirogyra.
Choose the correct set.
38.Consider the ecological role of algae:
A. Algae carry out at least half of total CO2 fixation on earth.
B. Photosynthetic algae increase dissolved oxygen in their immediate environment.
C. Algae are never primary producers in aquatic food cycles.
Choose the correct set.
A. Algae carry out at least half of total CO2 fixation on earth.
B. Photosynthetic algae increase dissolved oxygen in their immediate environment.
C. Algae are never primary producers in aquatic food cycles.
Choose the correct set.
39.Consider these commercial/use examples:
A. Porphyra, Laminaria and Sargassum are marine algae used as food.
B. Algin is from brown algae and carrageen is from red algae.
C. Agar is obtained from Chlorella and Volvox.
Choose the correct set.
A. Porphyra, Laminaria and Sargassum are marine algae used as food.
B. Algin is from brown algae and carrageen is from red algae.
C. Agar is obtained from Chlorella and Volvox.
Choose the correct set.
40.Consider the following about Chlorophyceae:
A. Their plant body may be unicellular, colonial or filamentous.
B. They are grass green due to chlorophyll a and b.
C. Their chloroplasts are never variable in shape.
Choose the correct set.
A. Their plant body may be unicellular, colonial or filamentous.
B. They are grass green due to chlorophyll a and b.
C. Their chloroplasts are never variable in shape.
Choose the correct set.
41.Consider these statements about green algae:
A. Most members have pyrenoids located in chloroplasts.
B. Pyrenoids contain protein besides starch.
C. The rigid wall has outer cellulose and inner pectose layers.
Choose the correct set.
A. Most members have pyrenoids located in chloroplasts.
B. Pyrenoids contain protein besides starch.
C. The rigid wall has outer cellulose and inner pectose layers.
Choose the correct set.
42.Consider the following:
A. Vegetative reproduction in green algae usually occurs by fragmentation.
B. Asexual reproduction occurs by flagellated zoospores in zoosporangia.
C. Chara is listed as a common green algal example.
Choose the correct set.
A. Vegetative reproduction in green algae usually occurs by fragmentation.
B. Asexual reproduction occurs by flagellated zoospores in zoosporangia.
C. Chara is listed as a common green algal example.
Choose the correct set.
43.Consider the following about Phaeophyceae:
A. They are found primarily in marine habitats.
B. They possess chlorophyll a, c, carotenoids and xanthophylls.
C. They store food as floridean starch.
Choose the correct set.
A. They are found primarily in marine habitats.
B. They possess chlorophyll a, c, carotenoids and xanthophylls.
C. They store food as floridean starch.
Choose the correct set.
44.Consider brown algal structure:
A. Vegetative cells have cellulosic wall with external gelatinous coating of algin.
B. The plant body has holdfast, stipe and frond.
C. The frond is a root-like anchoring structure.
Choose the correct set.
A. Vegetative cells have cellulosic wall with external gelatinous coating of algin.
B. The plant body has holdfast, stipe and frond.
C. The frond is a root-like anchoring structure.
Choose the correct set.
45.Consider reproduction in brown algae:
A. Asexual reproduction is by pear-shaped biflagellate zoospores.
B. Sexual reproduction may be isogamous, anisogamous or oogamous.
C. Brown algal gametes bear 2–8 equal apical flagella.
Choose the correct set.
A. Asexual reproduction is by pear-shaped biflagellate zoospores.
B. Sexual reproduction may be isogamous, anisogamous or oogamous.
C. Brown algal gametes bear 2–8 equal apical flagella.
Choose the correct set.
46.Consider the following about red algae:
A. They are red mainly due to r-phycoerythrin.
B. They store food as floridean starch.
C. Their stored food is laminarin and mannitol.
Choose the correct set.
A. They are red mainly due to r-phycoerythrin.
B. They store food as floridean starch.
C. Their stored food is laminarin and mannitol.
Choose the correct set.
47.Consider Rhodophyceae reproduction:
A. Asexual reproduction is by non-motile spores.
B. Sexual reproduction is by non-motile gametes.
C. Sexual reproduction is isogamous only and without post-fertilisation development.
Choose the correct set.
A. Asexual reproduction is by non-motile spores.
B. Sexual reproduction is by non-motile gametes.
C. Sexual reproduction is isogamous only and without post-fertilisation development.
Choose the correct set.
48.Consider the following about bryophytes:
A. They include mosses and liverworts.
B. They are called amphibians because they need water for sexual reproduction.
C. They generally occur in dry desert localities only.
Choose the correct set.
A. They include mosses and liverworts.
B. They are called amphibians because they need water for sexual reproduction.
C. They generally occur in dry desert localities only.
Choose the correct set.
49.Consider bryophyte body organisation:
A. They are more differentiated than algae.
B. They attach by unicellular or multicellular rhizoids.
C. They possess true roots, stem and leaves.
Choose the correct set.
A. They are more differentiated than algae.
B. They attach by unicellular or multicellular rhizoids.
C. They possess true roots, stem and leaves.
Choose the correct set.
50.Consider bryophyte gametophyte and sex organs:
A. The main plant body is haploid and called gametophyte.
B. Sex organs are multicellular.
C. Archegonium is male and produces biflagellate antherozoids.
Choose the correct set.
A. The main plant body is haploid and called gametophyte.
B. Sex organs are multicellular.
C. Archegonium is male and produces biflagellate antherozoids.
Choose the correct set.
51.Consider fertilisation and sporophyte formation in bryophytes:
A. Antherozoids are released into water.
B. Zygote does not undergo reduction division immediately.
C. Sporophyte is fully independent and free-living from the beginning.
Choose the correct set.
A. Antherozoids are released into water.
B. Zygote does not undergo reduction division immediately.
C. Sporophyte is fully independent and free-living from the beginning.
Choose the correct set.
52.Consider bryophyte spores:
A. Some sporophyte cells undergo meiosis to produce haploid spores.
B. Spores germinate to produce gametophyte.
C. Spores directly produce the dominant sporophyte without gametophyte.
Choose the correct set.
A. Some sporophyte cells undergo meiosis to produce haploid spores.
B. Spores germinate to produce gametophyte.
C. Spores directly produce the dominant sporophyte without gametophyte.
Choose the correct set.
53.Consider moss importance:
A. Sphagnum gives peat used as fuel and packing material.
B. Mosses with lichens first colonise rocks.
C. Mosses increase soil erosion by loosening dense mats.
Choose the correct set.
A. Sphagnum gives peat used as fuel and packing material.
B. Mosses with lichens first colonise rocks.
C. Mosses increase soil erosion by loosening dense mats.
Choose the correct set.
54.Consider liverworts:
A. They grow in moist shady habitats such as stream banks and damp soil.
B. Marchantia is thalloid.
C. Marchantia thallus is radially symmetrical and free-floating.
Choose the correct set.
A. They grow in moist shady habitats such as stream banks and damp soil.
B. Marchantia is thalloid.
C. Marchantia thallus is radially symmetrical and free-floating.
Choose the correct set.
55.Consider gemmae in liverworts:
A. They are green multicellular asexual buds.
B. They develop in gemma cups on thalli.
C. They are motile male gametes produced in antheridia.
Choose the correct set.
A. They are green multicellular asexual buds.
B. They develop in gemma cups on thalli.
C. They are motile male gametes produced in antheridia.
Choose the correct set.
56.Consider liverwort reproduction:
A. Male and female sex organs may occur on same or different thalli.
B. Sporophyte is differentiated into foot, seta and capsule.
C. Spores are produced in the holdfast without meiosis.
Choose the correct set.
A. Male and female sex organs may occur on same or different thalli.
B. Sporophyte is differentiated into foot, seta and capsule.
C. Spores are produced in the holdfast without meiosis.
Choose the correct set.
57.Consider the moss gametophyte:
A. It is the predominant stage.
B. Its first stage is protonema from a spore.
C. The protonema is a subterranean, non-green, unbranched stage.
Choose the correct set.
A. It is the predominant stage.
B. Its first stage is protonema from a spore.
C. The protonema is a subterranean, non-green, unbranched stage.
Choose the correct set.
58.Consider the leafy stage of moss:
A. It develops from secondary protonema as a lateral bud.
B. It bears sex organs at the apex of leafy shoots.
C. It is attached by unicellular unbranched rhizoids only.
Choose the correct set.
A. It develops from secondary protonema as a lateral bud.
B. It bears sex organs at the apex of leafy shoots.
C. It is attached by unicellular unbranched rhizoids only.
Choose the correct set.
59.Consider the moss sporophyte:
A. It consists of foot, seta and capsule.
B. It is more elaborate than the liverwort sporophyte.
C. Its capsule contains only gametes, never spores.
Choose the correct set.
A. It consists of foot, seta and capsule.
B. It is more elaborate than the liverwort sporophyte.
C. Its capsule contains only gametes, never spores.
Choose the correct set.
60.Consider pteridophytes:
A. They include horsetails and ferns.
B. They are the first terrestrial plants with vascular tissue.
C. They are never used medicinally or ornamentally.
Choose the correct set.
A. They include horsetails and ferns.
B. They are the first terrestrial plants with vascular tissue.
C. They are never used medicinally or ornamentally.
Choose the correct set.
61.Consider pteridophyte sporophyte:
A. It is the main plant body.
B. It has true root, stem and leaves.
C. It lacks vascular tissue like bryophytes.
Choose the correct set.
A. It is the main plant body.
B. It has true root, stem and leaves.
C. It lacks vascular tissue like bryophytes.
Choose the correct set.
62.Consider sporangia in pteridophytes:
A. Sporangia are subtended by sporophylls.
B. Sporophylls may form strobili or cones in Selaginella and Equisetum.
C. Spores are formed by mitosis of gamete mother cells.
Choose the correct set.
A. Sporangia are subtended by sporophylls.
B. Sporophylls may form strobili or cones in Selaginella and Equisetum.
C. Spores are formed by mitosis of gamete mother cells.
Choose the correct set.
63.Consider pteridophyte gametophyte:
A. It is called prothallus.
B. It requires cool, damp, shady places.
C. Its unrestricted requirement makes pteridophytes spread globally without limitation.
Choose the correct set.
A. It is called prothallus.
B. It requires cool, damp, shady places.
C. Its unrestricted requirement makes pteridophytes spread globally without limitation.
Choose the correct set.
64.Consider fertilisation in pteridophytes:
A. Gametophytes bear antheridia and archegonia.
B. Water transfers antherozoids to the mouth of archegonium.
C. The egg fuses with a pollen tube inside a flower.
Choose the correct set.
A. Gametophytes bear antheridia and archegonia.
B. Water transfers antherozoids to the mouth of archegonium.
C. The egg fuses with a pollen tube inside a flower.
Choose the correct set.
65.Consider pteridophyte spores:
A. Majority are homosporous.
B. Selaginella and Salvinia are heterosporous.
C. Megaspores form male gametophytes and microspores form female gametophytes.
Choose the correct set.
A. Majority are homosporous.
B. Selaginella and Salvinia are heterosporous.
C. Megaspores form male gametophytes and microspores form female gametophytes.
Choose the correct set.
66.Consider heterosporous pteridophytes:
A. Female gametophytes may be retained on parent sporophyte.
B. Young embryo develops within the female gametophyte.
C. This event is unrelated to the origin of seed habit.
Choose the correct set.
A. Female gametophytes may be retained on parent sporophyte.
B. Young embryo develops within the female gametophyte.
C. This event is unrelated to the origin of seed habit.
Choose the correct set.
67.Consider gymnosperm seeds and ovules:
A. Ovules are not enclosed by an ovary wall.
B. Seeds remain uncovered after fertilisation.
C. Seeds are enclosed in fruits as in angiosperms.
Choose the correct set.
A. Ovules are not enclosed by an ovary wall.
B. Seeds remain uncovered after fertilisation.
C. Seeds are enclosed in fruits as in angiosperms.
Choose the correct set.
68.Consider gymnosperm examples and roots:
A. Sequoia is one of the tallest tree species.
B. Gymnosperm roots are generally tap roots.
C. Cycas roots show mycorrhiza while Pinus roots are coralloid with cyanobacteria.
Choose the correct set.
A. Sequoia is one of the tallest tree species.
B. Gymnosperm roots are generally tap roots.
C. Cycas roots show mycorrhiza while Pinus roots are coralloid with cyanobacteria.
Choose the correct set.
69.Consider gymnosperm stems and leaves:
A. Cycas has unbranched stem.
B. Pinus and Cedrus have branched stems.
C. Gymnosperm leaves are always only compound and never simple.
Choose the correct set.
A. Cycas has unbranched stem.
B. Pinus and Cedrus have branched stems.
C. Gymnosperm leaves are always only compound and never simple.
Choose the correct set.
70.Consider gymnosperm reproduction:
A. Gymnosperms are heterosporous.
B. Microspores and megaspores are produced in sporangia borne on sporophylls.
C. Their spores are produced inside flowers only.
Choose the correct set.
A. Gymnosperms are heterosporous.
B. Microspores and megaspores are produced in sporangia borne on sporophylls.
C. Their spores are produced inside flowers only.
Choose the correct set.
71.Consider gymnosperm strobili:
A. Microspores develop into pollen grains.
B. Female strobili bear megasporophylls with ovules or megasporangia.
C. Pollen grain is a multicellular female gametophyte bearing archegonia.
Choose the correct set.
A. Microspores develop into pollen grains.
B. Female strobili bear megasporophylls with ovules or megasporangia.
C. Pollen grain is a multicellular female gametophyte bearing archegonia.
Choose the correct set.
72.Consider megaspore formation:
A. Megaspore mother cell differentiates from nucellus.
B. Nucellus protected by envelopes forms ovule.
C. Megaspore mother cell divides meiotically into eight megaspores.
Choose the correct set.
A. Megaspore mother cell differentiates from nucellus.
B. Nucellus protected by envelopes forms ovule.
C. Megaspore mother cell divides meiotically into eight megaspores.
Choose the correct set.
73.Consider gymnosperm gametophytes:
A. One megaspore forms female gametophyte with archegonia.
B. Female gametophyte is retained within megasporangium.
C. Male and female gametophytes are independent free-living thalli.
Choose the correct set.
A. One megaspore forms female gametophyte with archegonia.
B. Female gametophyte is retained within megasporangium.
C. Male and female gametophytes are independent free-living thalli.
Choose the correct set.
74.Consider pollination/fertilisation in gymnosperms:
A. Pollen grains are carried by air currents.
B. Pollen tube carries male gametes toward archegonia.
C. After fertilisation ovary develops into fruit.
Choose the correct set.
A. Pollen grains are carried by air currents.
B. Pollen tube carries male gametes toward archegonia.
C. After fertilisation ovary develops into fruit.
Choose the correct set.
75.Consider angiosperms:
A. Pollen grains and ovules develop in flowers.
B. Seeds are enclosed in fruits.
C. They are divided into bryophytes and pteridophytes.
Choose the correct set.
A. Pollen grains and ovules develop in flowers.
B. Seeds are enclosed in fruits.
C. They are divided into bryophytes and pteridophytes.
Choose the correct set.
76.Consider angiosperm diversity and importance:
A. They occur in a wide range of habitats.
B. They range from Wolffia to tall Eucalyptus.
C. They provide only medicines and no food, fodder or fuel.
Choose the correct set.
A. They occur in a wide range of habitats.
B. They range from Wolffia to tall Eucalyptus.
C. They provide only medicines and no food, fodder or fuel.
Choose the correct set.
77.Consider summary-level ideas:
A. Archegonia occur in bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms.
B. Heterospory is significant as a precursor to seed habit.
C. Archegonia occur in algae, bryophytes and angiosperms as the main set described in this chapter.
Choose the correct set.
A. Archegonia occur in bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms.
B. Heterospory is significant as a precursor to seed habit.
C. Archegonia occur in algae, bryophytes and angiosperms as the main set described in this chapter.
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78.Natural classification systems in the chapter
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79.Numerical taxonomy
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80.General characters of algae
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81.Types of sexual reproduction in algae
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82.Economic importance of algae
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83.Chlorophyceae
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84.Green algal cellular characters
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85.Phaeophyceae
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86.Brown algal reproductive cells
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87.Rhodophyceae
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88.Bryophytes
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89.Bryophyte sex organs
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90.Liverworts
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91.Moss gametophyte stages
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92.Pteridophytes
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93.Heterospory in pteridophytes
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94.Gymnosperm morphology
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95.Gymnosperm gametophyte/sporangium terms
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96.Gymnosperm ovule and megaspore formation
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97.Gymnosperm pollination and fertilisation
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98.Angiosperms
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99.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Numerical taxonomy
B. Cytotaxonomy
C. Chemotaxonomy
D. Phylogenetic classification
List II
i. Chemical constituents
ii. Evolutionary relationships
iii. All observable characters coded
iv. Chromosome number/structure/behaviour
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Numerical taxonomy
B. Cytotaxonomy
C. Chemotaxonomy
D. Phylogenetic classification
List II
i. Chemical constituents
ii. Evolutionary relationships
iii. All observable characters coded
iv. Chromosome number/structure/behaviour
Choose the correct matching.
100.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Isogamy
B. Anisogamy
C. Oogamy
D. Non-motile similar gametes
List II
i. Eudorina
ii. Volvox/Fucus
iii. Spirogyra
iv. Similar-sized gametes
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Isogamy
B. Anisogamy
C. Oogamy
D. Non-motile similar gametes
List II
i. Eudorina
ii. Volvox/Fucus
iii. Spirogyra
iv. Similar-sized gametes
Choose the correct matching.
101.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Algin
B. Carrageen
C. Agar
D. Chlorella
List II
i. Food supplement for space travellers
ii. Brown algae hydrocolloid
iii. Gelidium/Gracilaria product
iv. Red algae hydrocolloid
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Algin
B. Carrageen
C. Agar
D. Chlorella
List II
i. Food supplement for space travellers
ii. Brown algae hydrocolloid
iii. Gelidium/Gracilaria product
iv. Red algae hydrocolloid
Choose the correct matching.
102.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Discoid/plate-like/cup-shaped
B. Pyrenoids
C. Rigid wall
D. Chara
List II
i. Green algal example
ii. Chloroplast shapes
iii. Inner cellulose, outer pectose
iv. Protein besides starch
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Discoid/plate-like/cup-shaped
B. Pyrenoids
C. Rigid wall
D. Chara
List II
i. Green algal example
ii. Chloroplast shapes
iii. Inner cellulose, outer pectose
iv. Protein besides starch
Choose the correct matching.
103.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Chlorophyceae
B. Phaeophyceae
C. Rhodophyceae
D. No flagella
List II
i. Red algae
ii. Brown algae
iii. Green algae
iv. Rhodophyceae table feature
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Chlorophyceae
B. Phaeophyceae
C. Rhodophyceae
D. No flagella
List II
i. Red algae
ii. Brown algae
iii. Green algae
iv. Rhodophyceae table feature
Choose the correct matching.
104.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Fucoxanthin
B. Laminarin/mannitol
C. Algin coating
D. Pyriform gametes
List II
i. Stored food
ii. Colour variation
iii. Two laterally attached flagella
iv. External gelatinous coating
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Fucoxanthin
B. Laminarin/mannitol
C. Algin coating
D. Pyriform gametes
List II
i. Stored food
ii. Colour variation
iii. Two laterally attached flagella
iv. External gelatinous coating
Choose the correct matching.
105.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. r-phycoerythrin
B. Floridean starch
C. Oogamy
D. Polysiphonia
List II
i. Common red algal example
ii. Red pigment
iii. Sexual reproduction
iv. Similar to amylopectin/glycogen
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. r-phycoerythrin
B. Floridean starch
C. Oogamy
D. Polysiphonia
List II
i. Common red algal example
ii. Red pigment
iii. Sexual reproduction
iv. Similar to amylopectin/glycogen
Choose the correct matching.
106.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Antheridium
B. Archegonium
C. Sphagnum
D. Bryophyte divisions
List II
i. Liverworts and mosses
ii. Peat
iii. Biflagellate antherozoids
iv. Single egg
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Antheridium
B. Archegonium
C. Sphagnum
D. Bryophyte divisions
List II
i. Liverworts and mosses
ii. Peat
iii. Biflagellate antherozoids
iv. Single egg
Choose the correct matching.
107.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Marchantia
B. Fragmentation/gemmae
C. Gemmae
D. Foot, seta, capsule
List II
i. Liverwort sporophyte
ii. Thalloid liverwort
iii. Asexual reproduction
iv. Green multicellular asexual buds
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Marchantia
B. Fragmentation/gemmae
C. Gemmae
D. Foot, seta, capsule
List II
i. Liverwort sporophyte
ii. Thalloid liverwort
iii. Asexual reproduction
iv. Green multicellular asexual buds
Choose the correct matching.
108.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Protonema
B. Leafy stage
C. Apex of leafy shoots
D. Funaria
List II
i. Moss example
ii. Antheridia and archegonia location
iii. Develops from secondary protonema
iv. Develops directly from spore
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Protonema
B. Leafy stage
C. Apex of leafy shoots
D. Funaria
List II
i. Moss example
ii. Antheridia and archegonia location
iii. Develops from secondary protonema
iv. Develops directly from spore
Choose the correct matching.
109.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Microphylls
B. Sporophylls
C. Strobili/cones
D. Prothallus
List II
i. Pteridophyte gametophyte
ii. Selaginella leaves
iii. Leaf-like appendages subtending sporangia
iv. Selaginella/Equisetum compact structures
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Microphylls
B. Sporophylls
C. Strobili/cones
D. Prothallus
List II
i. Pteridophyte gametophyte
ii. Selaginella leaves
iii. Leaf-like appendages subtending sporangia
iv. Selaginella/Equisetum compact structures
Choose the correct matching.
110.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Homosporous
B. Heterosporous
C. Lycopsida
D. Pteropsida
List II
i. Dryopteris/Pteris/Adiantum
ii. Similar spores
iii. Selaginella/Salvinia
iv. Selaginella/Lycopodium
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Homosporous
B. Heterosporous
C. Lycopsida
D. Pteropsida
List II
i. Dryopteris/Pteris/Adiantum
ii. Similar spores
iii. Selaginella/Salvinia
iv. Selaginella/Lycopodium
Choose the correct matching.
111.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Pinus
B. Cycas roots
C. Cycas stem
D. Cedrus
List II
i. Branched stem example
ii. Mycorrhiza
iii. Coralloid roots with cyanobacteria
iv. Unbranched stem
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Pinus
B. Cycas roots
C. Cycas stem
D. Cedrus
List II
i. Branched stem example
ii. Mycorrhiza
iii. Coralloid roots with cyanobacteria
iv. Unbranched stem
Choose the correct matching.
112.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Needle-like leaves
B. Thick cuticle/sunken stomata
C. Pollen grain
D. Macrosporangiate strobili
List II
i. Female strobili
ii. Reduced surface area
iii. Reduce water loss
iv. Male gametophyte
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Needle-like leaves
B. Thick cuticle/sunken stomata
C. Pollen grain
D. Macrosporangiate strobili
List II
i. Female strobili
ii. Reduced surface area
iii. Reduce water loss
iv. Male gametophyte
Choose the correct matching.
113.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Nucellus
B. Ovule
C. Megaspore mother cell
D. Female gametophyte
List II
i. Develops from one megaspore
ii. Source of megaspore mother cell
iii. Nucellus protected by envelopes
iv. Divides meiotically into four megaspores
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Nucellus
B. Ovule
C. Megaspore mother cell
D. Female gametophyte
List II
i. Develops from one megaspore
ii. Source of megaspore mother cell
iii. Nucellus protected by envelopes
iv. Divides meiotically into four megaspores
Choose the correct matching.
114.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Flower
B. Fruit
C. Wolffia
D. Monocotyledons/dicotyledons
List II
i. Angiosperm classes
ii. Smallest angiosperm mentioned
iii. Specialised structure for pollen grains and ovules
iv. Encloses seeds
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Flower
B. Fruit
C. Wolffia
D. Monocotyledons/dicotyledons
List II
i. Angiosperm classes
ii. Smallest angiosperm mentioned
iii. Specialised structure for pollen grains and ovules
iv. Encloses seeds
Choose the correct matching.
115.Match List I with List II.
List I
A. Figure 3.1
B. Figure 3.2
C. Figure 3.3
D. Figure 3.5
List II
i. Pteridophytes: Selaginella/Equisetum/Fern/Salvinia
ii. Algae examples
iii. Dicotyledon and monocotyledon
iv. Bryophytes: Marchantia/Funaria/Sphagnum
Choose the correct matching.
List I
A. Figure 3.1
B. Figure 3.2
C. Figure 3.3
D. Figure 3.5
List II
i. Pteridophytes: Selaginella/Equisetum/Fern/Salvinia
ii. Algae examples
iii. Dicotyledon and monocotyledon
iv. Bryophytes: Marchantia/Funaria/Sphagnum
Choose the correct matching.
116.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Artificial systems gave equal weightage to vegetative and sexual characteristics, which is not acceptable.
Reason (R): Vegetative characters are often more easily affected by the environment.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Artificial systems gave equal weightage to vegetative and sexual characteristics, which is not acceptable.
Reason (R): Vegetative characters are often more easily affected by the environment.
Choose the correct answer.
117.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Phylogenetic classification systems based on evolutionary relationships are acceptable at present.
Reason (R): They assume that organisms in the same taxa have a common ancestor.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Phylogenetic classification systems based on evolutionary relationships are acceptable at present.
Reason (R): They assume that organisms in the same taxa have a common ancestor.
Choose the correct answer.
118.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Algae increase dissolved oxygen in their immediate environment.
Reason (R): Algae perform photosynthesis.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Algae increase dissolved oxygen in their immediate environment.
Reason (R): Algae perform photosynthesis.
Choose the correct answer.
119.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Carrageen is obtained from brown algae.
Reason (R): Brown and red marine algae produce hydrocolloids.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Carrageen is obtained from brown algae.
Reason (R): Brown and red marine algae produce hydrocolloids.
Choose the correct answer.
120.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Members of Chlorophyceae are usually grass green.
Reason (R): Chlorophyll a and b are dominant in them.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Members of Chlorophyceae are usually grass green.
Reason (R): Chlorophyll a and b are dominant in them.
Choose the correct answer.
121.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Brown algae vary from olive green to shades of brown.
Reason (R): The variation depends on amount of fucoxanthin.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Brown algae vary from olive green to shades of brown.
Reason (R): The variation depends on amount of fucoxanthin.
Choose the correct answer.
122.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Rhodophyceae are commonly called red algae.
Reason (R): Their flagella are 2–8, equal and apical.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Rhodophyceae are commonly called red algae.
Reason (R): Their flagella are 2–8, equal and apical.
Choose the correct answer.
123.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Bryophytes are called amphibians of the plant kingdom.
Reason (R): They can live in soil but depend on water for sexual reproduction.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Bryophytes are called amphibians of the plant kingdom.
Reason (R): They can live in soil but depend on water for sexual reproduction.
Choose the correct answer.
124.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The bryophyte sporophyte is not free-living.
Reason (R): It remains attached to the photosynthetic gametophyte and derives nourishment from it.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): The bryophyte sporophyte is not free-living.
Reason (R): It remains attached to the photosynthetic gametophyte and derives nourishment from it.
Choose the correct answer.
125.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Gemmae are green, multicellular asexual buds.
Reason (R): They develop in gemma cups located on thalli.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Gemmae are green, multicellular asexual buds.
Reason (R): They develop in gemma cups located on thalli.
Choose the correct answer.
126.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The sporophyte in mosses is more elaborate than that in liverworts.
Reason (R): After fertilisation, the zygote in mosses develops into foot, seta and capsule.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): The sporophyte in mosses is more elaborate than that in liverworts.
Reason (R): After fertilisation, the zygote in mosses develops into foot, seta and capsule.
Choose the correct answer.
127.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Pteridophytes are the first terrestrial plants to possess vascular tissues.
Reason (R): They possess xylem and phloem.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Pteridophytes are the first terrestrial plants to possess vascular tissues.
Reason (R): They possess xylem and phloem.
Choose the correct answer.
128.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The spread of living pteridophytes is limited to narrow geographical regions.
Reason (R): Their gametophytes have restricted requirements and water is needed for fertilisation.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): The spread of living pteridophytes is limited to narrow geographical regions.
Reason (R): Their gametophytes have restricted requirements and water is needed for fertilisation.
Choose the correct answer.
129.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Heterospory in Selaginella and Salvinia is a precursor to seed habit.
Reason (R): The female gametophyte is retained and zygote develops into young embryo within it.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Heterospory in Selaginella and Salvinia is a precursor to seed habit.
Reason (R): The female gametophyte is retained and zygote develops into young embryo within it.
Choose the correct answer.
130.Given below are two statements: one is labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Gymnosperms have naked seeds.
Reason (R): Their ovules are enclosed by an ovary wall before fertilisation.
Choose the correct answer.
Assertion (A): Gymnosperms have naked seeds.
Reason (R): Their ovules are enclosed by an ovary wall before fertilisation.
Choose the correct answer.
131.Based on Figure 3.1 caption, which set belongs to green algae?
132.Based on Figure 3.1 caption, Laminaria, Fucus and Dictyota are shown as:
133.Based on Figure 3.1 caption, Porphyra and Polysiphonia are examples of:
134.According to Table 3.1, which row is correctly matched?
135.In Table 3.1, the flagellar number and insertion for Chlorophyceae is:
136.In Table 3.1, Phaeophyceae is correctly described by:
137.Figure 3.2 includes Marchantia, Funaria and Sphagnum. Which pairing is correct?
138.In bryophyte diagrams, foot, seta and capsule are parts of the:
139.Figure 3.3 caption shows which set as pteridophytes?
140.Figure 3.4 caption includes which gymnosperm set?
141.Figure 3.5 represents angiosperms as:
142.Which is the correct bryophyte life-cycle sequence from gametophyte to new gametophyte?
143.A student classifies flowering plants only by leaf colour and number of leaves, and gives these features the same weight as floral reproductive characters. Which criticism is most NCERT-accurate?
144.In an alga, two gametes fuse. One is large and non-motile, the other is smaller and motile. Which term and example pair is most appropriate?
145.An unknown alga has chlorophyll a and d, phycoerythrin, stores floridean starch and lacks flagella. It should be placed in:
146.A plant has a dominant haploid gametophyte, multicellular sex organs and a dependent sporophyte. It also needs water for fertilisation. The plant is best placed among:
147.A plant has true root, stem and leaves with xylem/phloem. Its gametophyte is small, free-living, thalloid and needs cool damp shady places. The group is:
148.A pteridophyte produces macrospores and microspores; the female gametophyte remains on the parent sporophyte and embryo develops within it. The evolutionary significance is:
149.A seed plant has exposed ovules, non-free-living gametophytes retained in sporangia, wind-carried pollen and uncovered seeds. It is a:
150.A plant develops pollen grains and ovules in flowers and its seeds are enclosed within fruits. It belongs to:
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