IBPS Clerk - Morphology of flowering plants 1000+ MCQ [Solved] PDF Download

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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. The mature seeds of plants such as gram and peas, possess no endosperm, because
A. these plants are not angiosperms.
B. there is no double fertilization in them.
C. endosperm is not formed in them.
D. endosperm gets used up by the developing embryo during seed development.
Answer : D

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Which one of the following characteristics is not related to gynoecium?
A. It is the female reproductive part of the flower.
B. It is composed of stamens.
C. Stigma is usually at the tip of the style and is the receptive surface for pollen grains.
D. Each ovary bears one or more ovules attached to a flattened, cushion like placenta.
Answer : B

12. Main function of leaf is
A. exchange of gases
B. increase the beauty of a tree
C. manufacturing of food
D. nerve impulse induction
Answer : C

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

14. How many plants in the list given below have marginal placentation?

1. Mustard
2. Gram
3. Tulip
4. Asparagus
5. Arhar
6. Sunhemp
7. Chilli
8. Colchicine
9. Onion
10. Moong
11. Pea
12. Tobacco
13. Lupin

A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Three
Answer : C

15. 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

16. The X is small and situated in a groove at one end of the endosperm. It consists of one large andshield 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

17. Which one of the following characteristics does not belong to parietal placentation?
A. Ovules are borne on central axis.
B. Ovary is one-chambered but it becomes two-chambered due to the formation of false septum.
C. Examples are mustard and Argemone.
D. Both (b) and (c)
Answer : A

18. 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

19. 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

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

21. 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

22. Which of the following is a modified stem for the protection of plants from browsing animals?
A. Tendrils
B. Thorns
C. Rhizome
D. Tuber
Answer : B

23. The given figures (A & B) show two types of compound leaves. Choose the option which identity the correct compound leaf and their example (c).

A. A - Pinnately compound leaf, C - Neem
B. A - Palmately compound leaf, C - Neem
C. B- Pinnately compound leaf, C - Silk cotton
D. B- Palmately compound leaf, C - Silk cotton
Answer : A

24. The part of the root which is most active in water absorption is called
A. root cap
B. maturation zone
C. meristematic zone
D. zone of elongation
Answer : B

25. Which part of plant is generally green when young and later often become woody and dark brown?
A. stem
B. seed
C. leaves
D. flower
Answer : A

26. When a flower can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane passing through the centre, it is known as
A. actinomorphic
B. zygomorphic
C. asymmetric
D. bisymmetric
Answer : A

27. 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. A - 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

28. Which of the following groups of plants have underground stems?
A. Potato, ginger, turmeric, Euphorbia, zaminkand
B. Potato, ginger, turmeric, zaminkand, Colocasia
C. Potato, Citrus, Opuntia, zaminkand, Colocasia
D. Potato, cucumber, watermelon, zaminkand, Colocasia
Answer : B

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

30. 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

31. 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

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

33. 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

34. 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

35. Consider the following statements regarding the root system of angiosperms and choose the correct option given below.

1. In monocots, the fibrous root system arises from the base of the stem.
2. The region of elongation is called the root hair region.
3. In sweet potato, the adventitious roots get swollen and store food.
4. The stems of maize and sugarcane have supporting roots called prop roots.

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

36. The given figure shows a typical structure of monocotyledonous seeds. Identify A, B, C, D and E parts marked in the given figures. 

A. A - Endosperm, B - Embryo, C - Scutellum, D - Coleorhiza, E - Coleoptile
B. A- Embryo, B - Endosperm, C - Scutellum, D - Coleoptile, E - Coleorhiza
C. A - Endosperm, B - Embryo, C - Scutellum, D - Coleoptile, E - Coleorhiza
D. A - Embryo, B - Endosperm, C - Scutellum, D - Coleorhiza, E - Coleoptile
Answer : C

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the fruit?

1. Fruit is a mature or ripened ovary, developed before fertilization.
2. It consists of a wall or pericarp and seeds.
3. When pericarp is thick and fleshy, it is differentiated into outer mesocarp, middle epicarp and the inner endocarp.
4. In mango and coconut, the fruit is known as a berry.

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

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

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

43. 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

44. 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

45. Most prominent function of inflorescence is
A. dispersal of seeds.
B. formation of more fruits.
C. formation of pollen grains.
D. dispersal of pollens.
Answer : B

46. 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

47. 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

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

49. 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

50. The given figure (A, B, an 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