1000+ Morphology of flowering plants MCQ for FCI Recruitment [Solved]

1. The region of the root-tip which is involved in the formation of root hairs by epidermal cells is called the
A. region of maturation.
B. region of meristematic activity.
C. region of elongation.
D. none of the above.
Answer : A

2. Given figures (A, B and C) shows the position of floral parts on thalamus. (given as I, II and III) Select the correct combination.

1. Hypogynous flower


2. Perigynous flower


3. Epigynous flower

A. A-I, B-II, C-III
B. A-I, B-III, C-II
C. A-III, B-II, C-I
D. A-III, B-I, C-II
Answer : A

3. Pollen grains are produced within _________of stamen.
A. ovary
B. anther
C. filament
D. connective
Answer : B

4. The root differs from stem in having
A. nodes and internodes
B. axillary buds
C. multicellular hairs
D. unicellular hairs
Answer : D

5. Which of the following option shows the correct labelling of the parts of leaf marked as A, B, C and D.

A. A - Lamina, B - Axillary bud, C - Stipule, D - Leaf base
B. A - Lamina, B - Stipule, C - Axillary bud, D - Leaf base
C. A - Lamina, B - Axillary bud, C - Stipule, D - Pedicel
D. A - Leaflet, B - Axillary bud, C - Stipule, D - Leaf base
Answer : A

6. Which type of function is performed by the fleshy leaves of onion and garlic?
A. Storage
B. Reproduction
C. Photosynthesis
D. Protection
Answer : A

7. Roots develop from parts of the plant other than radicle are called
A. tap roots
B. fibrous roots
C. adventitious roots
D. nodular roots
Answer : C

8. It is a proteinous layer and the outer covering of endosperm which separates the embryo. Identify the layer.
A. Tegmen
B. Scutellum
C. Hyaline layer
D. Aleurone layer
Answer : D

9. Identify the inflorescence shown by the given figures A and B. 

A. A-Cymose, B-Racemose
B. A-Racemose, B-Cymose
C. A-Racemose, B-Racemose
D. A-Cymose, B-Cymose
Answer : B

10. Which of the following is an example of pinnately compound leaf ?
A. Cucumber
B. Papaya
C. Cucurbita
D. Neem
Answer : D

11. A branch in which each node bearing a rossette of leaves and a tuft of roots is found in aquatic plants like _________ and _________.
A. Hydrilla and Pistia
B. Eichhornia and Hydrilla
C. Pistia and Eichhornia
D. Pistia and Vallisneria
Answer : C

12. Which one of the following option shows the correct labelling of the structure marked as A, B, C & D? 

A. A - Gynoecium, B - Megasporophyll, C - Ovule, D - Thalamus
B. A - Gynoecium, B - Stamen, C - Seed, D - Thalamus
C. A - Microsporophyll, B - Stamen, C - Ovule, D - Thalamus
D. A - Gynoecium, B - Stamen, C - Ovule, D - Thalamus
Answer : D

13. The main purpose of phyllotaxy for the leaves is to provide sufficient_______.
A. soil
B. air
C. water
D. light
Answer : D

14. Prop roots of banyan tree are meant for
A. respiration.
B. absorption of water from soil.
C. providing support to big tree.
D. all of the above.
Answer : C

15. The region of the root-tip whose cells undergo rapid elongation and enlargement and are responsible for the growth of the root in length is called the
A. region of maturation.
B. region of elongation.
C. region of meristematic activity.
D. root-hairs.
Answer : B

16. Which of the following statement(s) is /are correct?

1. Many plants belong to family fabaceae are good ornamentals (Tulip, Gloriosa), source of medicine (Aloe) and vegetables (Asparagus).
2. The plumule and radicle are enclosed in sheaths which are called coleorhiza and coleoptile respectively.
3. A flower having either only stamens or only carpels is unisexual.
4. Basal, alternate, linear, exstipulate with parallel venation types of leaves is found in the family liliaceae.

A. Only (i)
B. Both (i) and (ii)
C. Both (iii) and (iv)
D. All of these
Answer : C

17. The region of the stem where leaves are born are called ____________ while ____________ are the portions between two ____________.
A. nodes, nodes and internodes
B. nodes, internodes and nodes
C. internodes, nodes and nodes
D. internodes, internodes and nodes
Answer : B

18. Study the following statements and select the correct option

1. Buds are present in axil of leaflets of the compound leaf.
2. Pulvinus leaf-base is present in some leguminous plants.
3. In Alstonia, the petioles expand, become green and synthesize food.
4. Opposite phyllotaxy is seen in guava.

A. (ii) and (iv) are correct but (i) and (iii) are incorrect.
B. (i) and (iii) are correct but (ii) and (iv) are incorrect.
C. (i) and (iv) are correct but (ii) and (iii) are incorrect.
D. (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct but (i) is incorrect.
Answer : A

19. Floral features are chiefly used in angiosperms identification because
A. flowers are of various colours.
B. flowers can be safely pressed.
C. reproductive parts are more stable and conservative than vegetative parts.
D. flowers are good materials for identification.
Answer : C

20. Match the following placentation types given in column I with their examples given in column II and choose the correct combination from the options given below.

(Placentation Types)	(Examples)
A. Basal	I. Dianthus
B. Free central	II. Pea
C. Parietal	III. Lemon
D. Axile	IV. Marigold
E. Marginal	V. Argemone

A. A I, B II, C III, D IV, E V
B. A II, B III, C IV, D V, E I
C. A IV, B I, C V, D III, E II
D. A IV, B III, C V, D I, E II
Answer : C

21. Matching colmun I with column II and choose the correct option.

Column I	Column II
A. Coleorhiza	I. Grapes
B. Food storing tissue	II. Mango
C. Parthenocarpic fruit	III. Maize
D. Single seeded fruit	IV. Radicle developing from monocarpellary superior ovary
E. Membranous	V. Endosperm seed coat

A. A III, B I, C IV, D II, E V
B. A IV, B II, C V, D I, E III
C. A V, B I, C III, D IV, E II
D. A IV, B V, C I, D II, E III
Answer : D

22. Fibrous roots develop in maize from
A. upper nodes
B. lower nodes
C. upper internodes
D. none of these
Answer : B

23. The character of flower which is represented by floral formula but not by floral diagram is
A. aestivation
B. placentation
C. position of gynoecium
D. adhesion of stamen
Answer : C

24. Match the following stem modifications given in column I with their examples given in column II and select the correct combination from the options given below.

(Stem Modifications)	(Found in)
A. Underground stem	I. Euphorbia
B. Stem tendril	II. Opuntia
C. Stem thorns	III. Potato
D. Flattened stem	IV. Citrus
E. Fleshy cylindrical stem	V. Cucumber

A. A I, B II, C III, D V, E IV
B. A II, B III, C IV, D V, E I
C. A III, B IV, C V, D I, E II
D. A III, B V, C IV, D II, E I
Answer : D

25. Stilt roots occur in __________ .
A. groundnut
B. rice
C. sugarcane
D. wheat
Answer : C

26. Which of the following part elongates directly and leads to the formation of primary roots?
A. bud
B. radicle
C. plumule
D. root hair
Answer : B

27. Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option.

A. Gram, sem, moong,	I. Medicine soyabean
B. Soyabean,groundnut	II. Ornamental
C. Indigofera	III. Fodder
D. Sunhemp	IV. Fibres
E. Sesbania, Trifolium	V. Dye
F. Lupin, sweet potato	VI. Edible oil
G. Mulethi	VII. Pulses

A. A I, B II, C III, D IV, E V, F VI, G VII
B. A VII, B VI, C V, D IV, E III, F II, G I
C. A II, B IV, C VI, D I, E III, F V, G VII
D. A I, B III, C V, D VII, E II, F IV, G VI
Answer : B

28. Which of the following statements are correct about the leaf?

1. Leaf is a lateral, generally flattened structure borne on the stem.
2. It develops at the node and bears a bud in its axil.
3. Leaves originate from root apical meristems and arranged in an acropetal order.
4. They are the most important vegetative organs for reproduction.

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (i), (ii) and (iv)
D. all of these
Answer : A

29. Stem tendrils are found in
A. cucumber
B. pumpkins
C. grapevines
D. all of these
Answer : D

30. Match the column-I containing types of aestivation with their examples given in column-II and choose the correct option.

Column - I	Column-II
(Type of aestivation)	(Examples)
A. Valvate	I. Cotton
B. Twisted	II. Calotropis
C. Imbricate	III. Bean
D. Vexillary	IV. Gulmohar

A. A I; B II; C IV; D III
B. A II; B I; C IV; D III
C. A II; B IV; C I; D III
D. A II; B I; C III; D IV
Answer : B

31. The given figure (A, B, and C) shows different types of roots. Identify the root which is seen in wheat plant and originate from the base of the stem? 

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. Both A and B
Answer : B

32. Match column-I with column-II and choose the option which shows their correct combination.

Column-I	Column-II
A. Gamosepalous	I. Flower of lily
B. Polysepalous	II. Sterile anther
C. Gamopetalous	III. Free petals
D. Polypetalous	IV. Free sepals
E. Epiphyllous	V. Fused petals
F. Staminode	VI. Fused sepals

A. A IV, B V, C III, D I, E VI, F II
B. A IV, B III, C V, D I, E II, F VI
C. A VI, B IV, C III, D V, E I, F II
D. A VI, B IV, C V, D III, E II, F I
Answer : C

33. Ginger is an underground stem. It is distinguished from root because
A. it lacks chlorophyll.
B. it stores food.
C. it has nodes and internodes.
D. it has xylem and vessels.
Answer : C

34. The primary roots and its branches constitute the
A. fibrous root system.
B. tap root system.
C. adventitious root system.
D. all of the above
Answer : B

35. The given figures (A and B) shows the modificaiton of roots.Which of the following statements regarding the figures is correct ? 

A. Tap roots of carrot, turnip and adventitious root of sweet potato, get swollen and store food.
B. Pneumatophores conducts water, minerals & photosynthesis
C. Pneumatophore is found in the plants that grow in sandy soil.
D. Turnip & carrot shows adventitious roots and sweet potato shows tap root.
Answer : A

36. The given figure shows the parts of mango and coconut. Choose the option which shows the correct labelling of A, B, C and D marked in the figures. 

A. A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Seed, D - Endocarp
B. A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Ovule, D - Endocarp
C. A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Ovary, D - Endocarp
D. A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Embryo, D - Endocarp
Answer : A

37. A - Which one of the option shows the correct labelling of the parts marked as A, B, C and D in a typical structure of dicotyledonous seeds ? 

A. A - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Radicle, D - Cotyledon, E - Plumule
B. A - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Plumule, D - Cotyledon, E - Radicle
C. A - Micropyle, B - Hilum, C - Plumule, D - Cotyledon, E - Radicle
D. A - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Plumule, D - Radicle, E - Cotyledon
Answer : B

38. When a flower has both androecium and gynoecium, it is known as__________.
A. asexual
B. bisexual
C. unisexual
D. multisexual
Answer : B

39. Statement-1 : Ginger has a prostrate-growing rhizome.
Statement-2 : Shoot growth is not effected by gravity.
A. Statement-1 and statement-2 are true and Statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1.
B. Statement-1 and statement-2 are true but statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1.
C. Statement-1 is true and statement-2 is false.
D. Both the statements are false.
Answer : B

40. Pneumatophores are found in
A. the vegetation which is found in marshy and saline lake.
B. the vegetation which found in saline soil.
C. xerophytic condition.
D. hydrophytic condition.
Answer : A

41. Fibrous root system is found in
A. monocotyledonous plants.
B. dicotyledonous plants.
C. bryophytes.
D. gymnosperms.
Answer : A

42. The given figure shows the parts of flowering plant. Which parts of the given figure were involved in the following functions:

1. Storing reserve food material


2. Synthesis of plant growth regulators.


3. Absorption of water and minerals from the soil.


4. Providing a proper anchorage to the plant parts

A. 5 and 6
B. 1, 2 and 6
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 2, 4, 5 and 6
Answer : A

43. Identify the kind of phyllotaxy shown in the given figures A, B, and C. 

A. A-Alternate, B - Opposite, C - Whorled
B. A- Whorled, B - Opposite, C -Alternate
C. A-Alternate, B - Whorled, C - Opposite
D. A-Whorled, B -Alternate, C - Opposite
Answer : A

44. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. From the region of elongation, some of the epidermal cells form root hairs.
2. Pneumatophores are seen in Rhizophora.
3. Adventitious roots are seen in the banyan tree.
4. Maize and sugarcane have prop roots.

A. (i) and (iv)
B. (i), (iii) and (iv)
C. (iii) and (iv)
D. (ii) and (iii)
Answer : D

45. Match column I with column II and choose the correct option.

Column-I	Column-II
A. Bud in the	I. Pitcher plant axil of leaf and venus fly trap
B. Outer layer of	II. Cacti seed coat
C. Spines	III. Testa (modified leaves)
D. Leaves modified	IV. Simple leaf to catch insects
E. Fleshy leaves	V. Garlic and onion with stored food

A. A I, B II, C III, D IV, E V
B. A V, B IV, C III, D II, E I
C. A IV, B III, C II, D I, E V
D. A IV, B II, C III, D I, E V
Answer : C

46. Fibrous root system is better adopted than tap root system for
A. transport of organic matter.
B. absorption of water and minerals.
C. storage of food.
D. anchorage of plant to soil.
Answer : D

47. Identify the different types of aestivation (A, B, C and D) in corolla and select the correct option. 

A. A-Valvate, B-Twisted, C-Imbricate, D-Vexillary
B. A-Vexillary, B-Valvate, C-Twisted, D-Imbricate
C. A-Imbricate, B-Vexillary, C-Valvate, D-Twisted
D. A-Twisted, B-Imbricate, C-Vexillary, D-Valvate
Answer : A

48. The X is small and situated in a groove at one end of the endosperm. It consists of one large and shield shaped cotyledon known as Y and a short axis with a plumule and a Z. Identify X, Y and Z.
A. X - Scutellum, Y - Embryo, Z - Radicle
B. X - Embryo, Y - Scutellum, Z - Radicle
C. X - Scutellum, Y - Radicle, Z - Embryo
D. X - Radicle, Y - Embryo, Z - Scutellum
Answer : B

49. Alternate type of phyllotaxy is found in
A. china rose
B. mustard
C. sunflower
D. all of these
Answer : D

50. Match the column I with column II and choose the option which shows their correct match.

Column I	Column II
A. Placentation	(i) Arrangement of flowers on the rachis
B. Aestivation	(ii) Modified shoot for sexual reproduction
C. Inflorescence	(iii) Arrangement of various whorls in the bud
D. Flower	(iv) Arrangement of ovules within an ovary

A. A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv)
B. A - (iii), B - (i), C - (ii), D - (iv)
C. A - (iii), B - (i), C - (iv), D - (ii)
D. A - (iv), B - (iii), C - (i), D - (ii)
Answer : D