1000+ Morphology of flowering plants MCQ for LIC ADO [Solved]

1. 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

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

3. A scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds attached to the fruit is called as ________.
A. testa
B. tegmen
C. hilum
D. micropyle
Answer : C

4. 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

5. Which is not a stem modification ?
A. Rhizome of ginger
B. Corm of Colocasia
C. Pitcher of Nepenthes
D. Tuber of potato
Answer : C

6. 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

7. 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

8. Which of the following statement (s) is/are not correct?

1. Calyx and corolla are reproductive organs of a flower.
2. Zygomorphic flower can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane.
3. Flowers without bracts are termed as bracteate.
4. Parthenocarpic fruit is formed after fertilization of the ovary.
5. In legumes, seed is non-endospermic.
6. Radical buds develop on roots.

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

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

10. The flower is the reproductive unit in the ___________ meant for ___________ reproduction.
A. angiosperms and sexual
B. gymnosperms and sexual
C. algae and asexual
D. pteridophytes and asexual
Answer : A

11. Which one of the following structure is not associated with gynoecium?
A. Ovary
B. Style
C. Stigma
D. Filament
Answer : D

12. 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

13. X is the outermost whorl of the flower and contains Y. Y is green, leaf like and protect the other whorls of the flower. Identify X and Y.
A. X - Calyx; Y - Sepals
B. X - Corolla; Y - Petals
C. X - Gynoecium; Y - Fruit
D. X - Androecium; Y - Ovary
Answer : A

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

15. Match column - I, II and III and choose the correct option. 

A. A - V, t; B - II, s; C -I, r; D -III, q; E -IV, p
B. A - I, t; B - II, s; C - III, r; D - IV, p; E - V, q
C. A - V, p; B - II, s; C - I, q; D - III, r; E - IV, t
D. A - V, p; B - III, q; C - II, s; D - I, t; E - IV, r
Answer : A

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

Column-I	Column-II
A. Bud in the	I. Pitcher plant axi 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

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

18. 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

19. Statement 1 : A simple leaf has undivided lamina.
Statement 2 : Leaves showing pinnate and palmate venations have various type of incisions.
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 not a correct explanation for statement-1.
C. Statement-1 is true and statement-2 is false.
D. Both the statements are false.
Answer : B

20. 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

21. 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

22. Match column I with column II and choose the correct combination from the options given below.

(Position of floral parts on thalamus)	(Represented in)
A. Hypogynous	I. Ray florets of sunflower
B. Perigynous	II. Brinjal
C Epigynous	III Peach

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

23. Which of the following plants is growing in swampy areas, where many roots come out of the ground and grow vertically upwards?
A. Potato
B. Opuntia
C. Rhizophora
D. Grass
Answer : C

24. During the post-fertilization period, the ovules develops into ___A____ and the ovary matures into a ___B ____.
A. A - seeds; B - fruit
B. A - fruit; B - seeds
C. A - flower; B - seed
D. A - seeds; B - flower
Answer : A

25. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Imbricate aestivation is found in papilionaceous family.
B. Generally sepals are green, leaf like and protect the flowers in the bud stage.
C. In cymose type of inflorescence, the main axis terminates in a flower, hence is limitless in growth.
D. In axile placentation ovary is one chambered but it becomes two cambered due to formation of the false septum.
Answer : B

26. Aleurone layer helps in
A. storage of food in endosperm.
B. protection of embryo.
C. utilization of stored food.
D. all of the above.
Answer : C

27. Seeds are regarded as products of sexual reproduction because they
A. can be stored for long time.
B. are result of fusion of pollen tube.
C. are result of fusion of gametes.
D. give rise to new plants.
Answer : C

28. 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

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

30. Read the following statements and answer the question.

1. It is the pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch.
2. It is usually of three types - alternate, opposite and whorled.
3. It is meant for getting maximum amount of light. statements?

A. Phyllotaxy
B. Venation
C. Inflorescencew
D. Aestivation
Answer : A

31. The given figure shows the region of root tips with their region marked as A, B and C. Choose the option which shows the correct labelling of A, B and C. 

A. A - Zone of elongation, B - Zone of meiosis, C - Zone of mitosis.
B. - Zone of maturation, B - Zone of meristematic activity, C - Zone of elongation.
C. A - Zone of mitosis, B - Zone of elongation, C - Zone of root cap.
D. A - Region of maturation, B - Region of elongation, C - Zone of meristematic activity.
Answer : D

32. 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

33. In which of the following plants, a slender lateral branch arises from the base of the main axis and after growing aerially arch downwards to touch the ground?
A. Mint and jasmine
B. Banana and pineapple
C. Grass and stawberry
D. Pistia and Eichhornia
Answer : A

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

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

39. Which of the following is the green expanded part of leaf with vein and veinlets?
A. Petiole
B. Node
C. Stipule
D. Lamina
Answer : D

40. A sterile stamen is known as
A. staminode
B. anther
C. pollen grain
D. filament
Answer : A

41. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about calyx?
A. Calyx is the outermost whorl of the flower and are called sepals.
B. Sepals are green, leaf like and protect the flower in the bud stage.
C. The calyx may be gamosepalous (sepals free) or polysepalous (sepals united).
D. Both (a) and (b)
Answer : D

42. 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

43. Which of the following is correct with reference to floral character of family solanaceae?
A. Racemose, zygomorphic, unisexual, floral characters
B. Racemose, zygomorphic, bisexual, polypetalous
C. Axillary, bisexual, actinomorphic, epipetalous
D. Axillary, actinomorphic, bisexual, epipetalous
Answer : C

44. 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

45. Which of the following represents the floral characters of liliaceae?
A. Six tepals, zygomorphic, six stamens, bilocular ovary, axile placentation.
B. Actinomorphic, polyphyllous, unilocular ovary, axile placentation.
C. Tricorpellary, actinomorphic, polyandrous, superior ovary, axile placentation.
D. Bisexual, zygomorphic, gamophyllous, inferior ovary, marginal placentation.
Answer : C

46. 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

47. Which one of the following statement is not correct?
A. Each stamen which represents the male reproductive organ consists of a stalk or a filament and an anther.
B. An actinomorphic flower can be dissected into two equal halves from any plane.
C. Superior ovary is found in hypogynous flowers.
D. When stamens are attached to the petals, they are epiphyllous as in brinjal.
Answer : D

48. Rearrange the following zones seen in the regions of root tip and choose the correct option.
(A) Root hair zone
(B) Zone of meristems
(C) Root cap zone
(D) Zone of maturation
(E) Zone of elongation
A. C, B, E, A, D
B. A, B, C, D, E
C. D, E, A, C, B
D. E, D, C, B, A
Answer : A

49. 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

50. Read the following statements and answer the questions.

1. Gynoecium is situated in the centre and other parts of the flower are located on the rim of the thalamus almost at the same level.
2. Ovary is half-inferior.
3. Examples are plum, rose and peach.

Which condition of flowers is being described by the above statements ?
A. hypogyny
B. perigyny
C. epigyny
D. none of these
Answer : B