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1. A piece of wood having no vessels (trachea) must be belonged to
A. teak
B. mango
C. pine
D. palm
Answer : C
2. Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct?
  1. Cork cambium is also called phellogen.
  2. Cork is also called phellem.
  3. Secondary cortex is also called periderm.
  4. Cork cambium, cork and secondary cortex are collectively called phelloderm.

A. (iii) and (iv)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (ii) and (iii)
D. (ii) and (iv)
Answer : A
3. In land plants, the guard cells differ from other epidermal cells in having
A. cytoskeleton.
B. mitochondria.
C. endoplasmic reticulum.
D. chloroplasts.
Answer : D
4. The length of different internodes in a culm of sugarcane is variable because of
A. size of leaf lamina at the node below each internode
B. intercalary meristem
C. shoot apical meristem
D. position of axillary buds
Answer : B
5. Apical, intercalary and lateral meristems are differentiated on the basis of
A. origin
B. function
C. position
D. development
Answer : C
6. Cambium is considered as a lateral meristem because
A. it gives rise to lateral branches.
B. it causes increase in girth.
C. it increases height and diameter of a plant.
D. it adds bulk to a plant.
Answer : B
7. Match the terms given in column I with their funciton given in column II and choose the correct option.
Column-IColumn-II
(Term)(Functions)
A. MeristemI. Photosynthesis, storage
B. ParenchymaII. Mechanical support
C. CollenchymaIII. Actively dividing cells
D. SclerenchymaIV. Stomata
E. Epidermal tissueV. Sclereids

A. A I, B III, C V, D II, E IV
B. A III, B I, C II, D V, E IV
C. A II, B IV, C V, D I, E III
D. A V, B IV, C III, D II, E I
Answer : B
8. Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option.
A. Spring wood orI. Lighter in colour early wood
B. Autumn wood orII. High density late wood
..III. Low density
..IV. Darker in colour
..V. Larger number of xylem elements
..VI. Vessels with wider cavity
..VII. Lesser number of xylem elements
..VIII. Vessels with small cavity

Which of the following combination is correct ?

A. A II, IV, VII, VIII; B I, III, V, VI
B. A I, II, VII, VIII; B III, IV, V, VI
C. A I, III, V, VI; B II, IV, VII, VIII
D. A I, III, VII, VIII; B II, IV, V, VI
Answer : C
9. A tissue is a group of cells which are
A. similar in origin, but dissimilar in form and function.
B. dissimilar in origin, form and function.
C. dissimilar in origin, but similar in form and function.
D. similar in origin, form and function.
Answer : D
10. Some vascular bundles are described as open because these
A. are surrounded by pericycle but not endodermis.
B. are capable of producing secondary xylem and phloem.
C. possess conjunctive tissue between xylem and phloem.
D. are not surrounded by pericycle.
Answer : B
11. Which one of the following option shows the correct labelling of the parts marked as A, B, C and D in the given figure of a typical dicot root?

A. A Primary phloem, B Vascular cambium, C Secondary phloem, D Primary xylem
B. A Secondary phloem, B Vascular cambium, C Primary phloem, D Primary xylem
C. A Primary phloem, B Primary xylem, C Secondary phloem, D Vascular cambium
D. A Secondary phloem, B Primary xylem, C Primary phloem, D Vascular cambium
Answer : A
12. Tissue(s) present in an annual ring is/are
A. secondary xylem and phloem.
B. primary xylem and phloem.
C. secondary xylem only.
D. primary phloem and secondary xylem.
Answer : C
13. One of the primary function of the ground tissue in a plant is
A. photosynthesis.
B. to protect the plant.
C. to anchor the plant.
D. water and sugar conduction.
Answer : A
14. The __________ occurs in layers below the epidermis in dicotyledonous plants.
A. parenchyma
B. sclerenchyma
C. collenchyma
D. aerenchyma
Answer : C
15. Why grafting is successful in dicots ?
A. In dicots vascular bundles are arranged in a ring.
B. Dicots have cambium for secondary growth.
C. In dicots vessels with elements are arranged end to end.
D. Cork cambium is present in dicots
Answer : B
16. Choose the correct labelling of (A J) in the given figure of T.S. of monocot root.

A. A Root hair, B Epiblema, C Cortex, D Endodermis, E Passage cell, F Pericycle, G Pith, H Phloem, I Metaxylem.
B. A Root hair, B Epiblema, C Cortex, D Endodermis, E Passage cell, F Pith, G Pericycle, H Meaxylem, I Phloem.
C. A Root hair, B Epiblema, C Cortex, D Endodermis, E Pericycle, F Phloem, G Protoxylem, I Metaxylem
D. A Root hair, B Cortex, C Epiblema, D Pericycle, E Endodermis, F Pith, G Phloem, H Protoxylem, I Metaxylem
Answer : C
17. The trees growing in desert will
A. show alternate rings of xylem and sclerenchyma.
B. have only conjunctive tissue and phloem is formed by the activity of cambium.
C. show distinct annual rings.
D. not show distinct annual rings.
Answer : D
18. Which type of plant tissue is being described by the given statements?
  1. It consists of long, narrow cells with thick and lignified cell walls having a few or numerous pits.
  2. They are dead and without protoplasts.
  3. On the basis of variation in form, structure, origin and development, it may be either fibres or sclereids.
  4. It provides mechanical support to organs.

A. Parenchyma
B. Sclerenchyma
C. Collenchyma
D. Chlorenchyma
Answer : B
19. Which of the following figure is a type of permanent tissue having many different types of cell?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer : C
20. The vessel elements of angiosperms differ from other elements of xylem in having
A. simple pits on their radial walls.
B. bordered pits on their lateral walls.
C. simple and bordered pits on their end walls.
D. simple perforation on their end walls.
Answer : D
21. A common structural feature of vessel elements and sieve tube elements are
A. pores on lateral walls.
B. presence of p-protein.
C. enucleate condition.
D. thick secondary walls.
Answer : C
22. Tissues are classified into two main groups, namely meristematic and permanent tissues on the basis of
A. whether the cells being able to divide or not.
B. position of the cells.
C. whether they are living or dead.
D. none of the above
Answer : A
23. Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option.
Column -IColumn -II
A. Bulliform cellsI. Initiation of lateral roots
B. PericycleII. Root
C. Endarch xylemIII. Grasses
D. Exarch xylemIV. Dicot leaf
E. Bundle sheath cellsV. Stem

A. A III, B V, C IV, D I, E II
B. A II, B V, C I, D III, E IV
C. A II, B IV, C I, D III, E V
D. A III, B I, C V, D II, E IV
Answer : D
24. The given figures are types of elements (A and B) which constitute one type of complex tissue (c) of a plant . Identify A, B and C.

A. A Tracheid, B Vessel, C Xylem
B. A Vessel, B Tracheild, C Phloem
C. A Fibre, B Tracheid, C Bark
D. A Fibre, B Sclereid, C Casparian strips
Answer : A
25. The given figure shows apical meristem of root apex with few part marked as A, B and C. Identify the correct labelling of A, B and C.

A. A Vascular structure, B Protoderm, C Root cap
B. A Cortex, B Endodermis, C Root cap
C. A Cortex, B Protoderm, C Root cap
D. A Tunica, B Protoderm, C Root cap
Answer : C
26. Lignin is the important constituent in the cell wall of
A. phloem
B. parenchyma
C. xylem
D. cambium
Answer : C
27. Match column-I with column-II and select the correct option from the codes given below.
Column-IColumn-II
A. SteleI. Innermost layer of cortex
B. EndodermisII. Suberin
C. Casparian stripsIII. All the tissues exterior to vascular cambium
D. BarkIV. All the tissues inner to endodermis

A. A IV, B I, C II, D III
B. A III, B II, C I, D IV
C. A I, B II, C III, D IV
D. A IV, B II, C I, D III
Answer : A
28. The given figure shows T.S. of monocot stem. Identify the correct labelling of A to F marked in the given figure.

A. A Epidermis, B Hypodermis, C Vascular bundles, D Phloem, E Xylem, F Ground tissue
B. A Cuticle, B Epidermis, C Sclerenchymatous sheath, D Sclerenchymatous hypodermis, E Parenchymatous sheath, F Phloem
C. A Cuticle, B Epidermis, C Sclerenchymatous hypodermis, D Sclerenchymatous sheath, E Parenchymatous sheath, F Phloem
D. A Cuticle, B Epidermis, C Sclerenchymatous hypodermis, D Sclerenchymatous sheath, E Parenchymatous sheath, F Protoxylem
Answer : A
29. Cells of permanent tissues are specialized
A. functionally.
B. only structurally.
C. both structurally and functionally.
D. for mitosis.
Answer : C
30. Sieve tubes are suited for translocation of food because they possess
A. bordered pits.
B. no ends walls.
C. broader lumen and perforated cross walls.
D. no protoplasm.
Answer : C
31. Match the followings and choose the correct option
Column-IColumn-II
A. CuticleI. Guard cells
B. Bulliform cellsII. Outer layer
C. StomataIII. Waxy layer
D. EpidermisIV. Empty colourless cell

A. A III, B IV, C I, D II
B. A I, B II, C III, D IV
C. A III, B II, C IV, D I
D. A III, B II, C I, D IV
Answer : A
32. In the given figure of phloem tissue, identify the marked part (A, B and C) which help in maintaining the pressure gradient
in the sieve tubes.

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. None of the above
Answer : C
33. Identify types of vascular bundles in given figures A, B and C.

A. Radial; Conjoint closed; Conjoint open
B. Conjoint closed; Conjoint open; Radial
C. Conjoint open; Conjoint closed; Radial
D. Bicollateral; Concentric; Radial
Answer : A
34. Which one of the followings option shows the correct labelling of the parts marked as A, B, C and D in the given figure a lenticel?

A. A Epidermis, B Secondary cortex, C Cork cambium, D Cork
B. A Pore, B Cork cambium, C Secondary cortex, D Cork
C. A Pore, B Cork, C Complimentary cells, D Cork cambium
D. A Epidermis, B Complimentary cells, C Cork cambium, D Secondary cortex
Answer : D
35. Which of the following statements are correct ?
  1. Xylem transports water and minerals.
  2. Gymnosperms lack sieve tubes and companion cells in phloem.
  3. The first formed primary xylem is called metaxylem.
  4. Phloem fibres (bast fibres) are made up of collenchymatous cells.

A. (i) and (iii)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (iii) and (iv)
D. (i) and (iv)
Answer : B
36. Which of the following is responsible for the formation of an embryonic shoot called axillary bud?
A. Lateral meristem
B. Apical meristem
C. Intercalary meristem
D. Both
Answer : C
37. A plant tissue when stained showed the presence of hemicellulose and pectin in cells wall of its cells. The tissue is called
A. collenchyma
B. sclerenchyma
C. xylem
D. meristem
Answer : A
38. The given figure shows the T.S of dicot root. Some parts are marked as A, B, C, D, E, & F. Choose the option which shows the correct labelling of marked part.

A. A Epiblema, B Root hair, C Cortex, D Endodermis, E Pith, F Pericycle
B. A Cortex, B Pith, C Epiblema, D Endodermis, E Root hair, F Pericycle
C. A Epiblema, B Endodermis, C Cortex, D Root hair, E Pith, F Pericycle
D. A Cortex, B Epiblema, C Pith, D Endodermis, E Root hair, F Pericycle
Answer : D
39. Which one of the following statement is incorrect ?
  1. Epidermal cell has small amount of cytoplasm and a large vacuole.
  2. Waxy cuticle layer is absent in roots.
  3. Root hairs are unicellular, while stem hairs / trichomes are multicellular.
  4. Trichomes may be branched or unbranched, soft or stiff and prevent transpiration.
  5. Guard cells are dumbell shaped in dicots and beanshaped in monocots (e.g. grass).

A. Only (i)
B. Only (iv)
C. Only (iii)
D. Only (v)
Answer : D
40. Read the following statements and answer the question.
  1. It has a sclerenchymatous hypodermis, a large number of scattered vascular bundles and a large parenchymatous ground tissue.
  2. Vascular bundles are conjoint and closed.
  3. Peripheral vascular bundles are generally smaller than the centrally located ones.
  4. Phloem parenchyma is absent, and water- containing cavities are present within the vascular bundles.

Which plant anatomy is being described by the above statements?

A. Dicotyledonous root
B. Monocotyledonous root
C. Dicotyledonous stem
D. Monocotyledonous stem
Answer : D
41. Cork is formed from
A. phellogen
B. vascular cambium
C. phloem
D. xylem
Answer : A
42. When we peel the skin of a potato tuber, we remove
A. periderm
B. epidermis
C. cuticle
D. leaves
Answer : A
43. Gymnosperms are also called soft wood spermatophytes because they lack
A. cambium
B. phloem fibres
C. thick-walled tracheids
D. xylem fibres
Answer : D
44. In an experiment, a student cut a transverse section of young stem of a plant which he has taken from his school garden.
After observing it under the microscope how would he ascertain whether it is a monocot stem or a dicot stem?

A. With the help of bulliform cells.
B. With the help of casparian strips.
C. With the help of vascular bundles.
D. With the help of stomatal apparatus.
Answer : C
45. Read the following statements and answer the question.
  1. Cambium is very active and produces a large number of xylary elements having vessels with wider cavities.
  2. It is also called early wood.
  3. It is lighter in colour and has lower density.

Which type of wood is described by the above statements?

A. Sap wood
B. Heart wood
C. Spring wood
D. Autumn wood
Answer : C
46. Match the terms given in column I with their features given in column II and choose the correct option.
Column-IColumn-II
(Terms)(Features)
A. Fibres(i) Cells are living and thin walled with cellulosic cell wall, store food materials in the form of starch or fat
B. Sclereids(ii) Main water conductive cells of the pteridophytes and the gymnosperms
C. Tracheids(iii) Thick walled, elongated and pointed cells, generally occurring in groups
D. Vessels(iv) Long cylindrical tube like structure and cells are devoid of protoplasm. Characteristic feature of angiosperms
E. Xylem parenchyma(v) Reduced form of sclerenchyma cells with highly thickened lignified cellular walls that form small bundles of durable layers of tissue in most plants.

A. A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv), E - (v)
B. A - (iii), B - (v), C - (ii), D - (iv), E - (i)
C. A - (iii), B - (i), C - (v), D - (ii), E - (iv)
D. A - (v), B - (iv), C - (iii), D - (i), E - (ii)
Answer : B
47. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?
  1. Uneven thickening of cell wall is characteristic of sclerenchyma.
  2. Periblem forms cortex of the stem and the root.
  3. Tracheids are the chief water transporting elements in gymnosperms.
  4. Companion cell is devoid of nucleus at maturity.
  5. The commercial cork is obtained from Quercus suber.

A. (i) and (iv) only
B. (ii) and (v) only
C. (iii) and (iv) only
D. (ii), (iii) and (v) only
Answer : D
48. Which of the following pair of match is not correct?
A. Pith - Large and well developed in monocotyledonous root.
B. Root hairs - Helps in preventing water loss due to transpiration
C. Sieve tube elements - Its functions are controlled by the nucleus of companion cells.
D. Stomatal apparatus - Consists of stomatal aperture, guard cells and surrounding subsidiary cells
Answer : A
49. T.S. of dicot leaf passing through the midrib is given below. Certain parts have been marked by alphabets (A to H). Choose the option showing their correct labelling.

A. A Epidermis, B Spongy mesophyll, C Palisade mesophyll, D Stomata, E Guard cells, F Phloem, G Metaxylem, H Protoxylem
B. A Epidermis, B Palisade mesophyll, C Spongy mesophyll, D Sub-stomatal cavity, E Stoma, F Phloem, G Xylem, H Bundle sheath
C. A Epidermis, B Palisade mesophyll, C Spongy mesophyll, D Stomata, E Guard cells, F Epidermis, G Xylem, H Phloem
D. A Epidermis, C Palisade mesophyll, C Spongy mesophyll, D Stomata, E Guard cells, F Phloem, G Metaxylem, H Protoxylem
Answer : B
50. In the given columns, column I contain structures of female reproductive system and column II contain its feature. Select the correct match.
Column-IColumn-II
A. Lateral meristem(i) Fascicular vascular cambium, interfascicular cambium and cork cambium.
B. Apical meristem(ii) Produces dermal tissue, ground tissues and vascular tissue.
C. Bast fibres(iii) Generally absent in primary phloem but found in secondary phloem.
D. Sap wood(iv) Involved in the conduction of water and minerals from the root to leaf.

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

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