Fibrous roots develop in maize from
upper nodes
lower nodes
upper internodes
none of these
Correct Answer :
B. lower nodes
In maize, Pandamus etc., adventitious roots develop from the lower nodes of the stem to provide mechanical support and are called stilt roots.
Related Questions
Which of the following represents the floral characters of liliaceae?
Six tepals, zygomorphic, six stamens, bilocular ovary, axile placentation.
Actinomorphic, polyphyllous, unilocular ovary, axile placentation.
Tricorpellary, actinomorphic, polyandrous, superior ovary, axile placentation.
Bisexual, zygomorphic, gamophyllous, inferior ovary, marginal placentation.
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 IV, B V, C III, D I, E VI, F II
A IV, B III, C V, D I, E II, F VI
A VI, B IV, C III, D V, E I, F II
A VI, B IV, C V, D III, E II, F I
Match column - I, II and III and choose the correct option.
A - V, t; B - II, s; C -I, r; D -III, q; E -IV, p
A - I, t; B - II, s; C - III, r; D - IV, p; E - V, q
A - V, p; B - II, s; C - I, q; D - III, r; E - IV, t
A - V, p; B - III, q; C - II, s; D - I, t; E - IV, r
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 - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv)
A - (iii), B - (i), C - (ii), D - (iv)
A - (iii), B - (i), C - (iv), D - (ii)
A - (iv), B - (iii), C - (i), D - (ii)
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 - Zone of elongation, B - Zone of meiosis, C - Zone of mitosis.
A - Zone of maturation, B - Zone of meristematic activity, C - Zone of elongation.
A - Zone of mitosis, B - Zone of elongation, C - Zone of root cap.
A - Region of maturation, B - Region of elongation, C - Zone of meristematic activity.
Cotyledons and testa respectively are edible parts in which of the following group?
walnut and tamarind
cashew nut and litchi
french bean and coconut
groundnut and pomegranate
Which of the following is correct with reference to floral character of family solanaceae?
Racemose, zygomorphic, unisexual, floral characters
Racemose, zygomorphic, bisexual, polypetalous
Axillary, bisexual, actinomorphic, epipetalous
Axillary, actinomorphic, bisexual, epipetalous
Which is not a stem modification ?
Rhizome of ginger
Corm of Colocasia
Pitcher of Nepenthes
Tuber of potato
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.
X - Calyx; Y - Sepals
X - Corolla; Y - Petals
X - Gynoecium; Y - Fruit
X - Androecium; Y - Ovary
Aleurone layer helps in
storage of food in endosperm.
protection of embryo.
utilization of stored food.
all of the above.
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 III, B I, C IV, D II, E V
A IV, B II, C V, D I, E III
A V, B I, C III, D IV, E II
A IV, B V, C I, D II, E III
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 - Pinnately compound leaf, C - Neem
A - Palmately compound leaf, C - Neem
B- Pinnately compound leaf, C - Silk cotton
B- Palmately compound leaf, C - Silk cotton
Identify the kind of phyllotaxy shown in the given figures A, B, and C.
A-Alternate, B - Opposite, C - Whorled
A- Whorled, B - Opposite, C -Alternate
A-Alternate, B - Whorled, C - Opposite
A-Whorled, B -Alternate, C - Opposite
Most prominent function of inflorescence is
dispersal of seeds.
formation of more fruits.
formation of pollen grains.
dispersal of pollens.
The part of the root which is most active in water absorption is called
root cap
maturation zone
meristematic zone
zone of elongation
Seeds are regarded as products of sexual reproduction because they
can be stored for long time.
are result of fusion of pollen tube.
are result of fusion of gametes.
give rise to new plants.
The given figures (A and B) shows the modificaiton of roots.Which of the following statements regarding the figures is correct ?
Tap roots of carrot, turnip and adventitious root of sweet potato, get swollen and store food.
Pneumatophores conducts water, minerals & photosynthesis
Pneumatophore is found in the plants that grow in sandy soil.
Turnip & carrot shows adventitious roots and sweet potato shows tap root.
Which of the following statement(s) is /are correct?
- Many plants belong to family fabaceae are good ornamentals (Tulip, Gloriosa), source of medicine (Aloe) and vegetables (Asparagus).
- The plumule and radicle are enclosed in sheaths which are called coleorhiza and coleoptile respectively.
- A flower having either only stamens or only carpels is unisexual.
- Basal, alternate, linear, exstipulate with parallel venation types of leaves is found in the family liliaceae.
Only (i)
Both (i) and (ii)
Both (iii) and (iv)
All of these
Which part of plant is generally green when young and later often become woody and dark brown?
stem
seed
leaves
flower
How many plants in the list given below have marginal placentation?
- Mustard
- Gram
- Tulip
- Asparagus
- Arhar
- Sunhemp
- Chilli
- Colchicine
- Onion
- Moong
- Pea
- Tobacco
- Lupin
Four
Five
Six
Three
Identify the inflorescence shown by the given figures A and B.
A-Cymose, B-Racemose
A-Racemose, B-Cymose
A-Racemose, B-Racemose
A-Cymose, B-Cymose
Which of the following statements are correct about the leaf?
- Leaf is a lateral, generally flattened structure borne on the stem.
- It develops at the node and bears a bud in its axil.
- Leaves originate from root apical meristems and arranged in an acropetal order.
- They are the most important vegetative organs for reproduction.
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)
(i), (ii) and (iv)
all of these
Stilt roots occur in __________ .
groundnut
rice
sugarcane
wheat
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 - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Radicle, D - Cotyledon, E - Plumule
A - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Plumule, D - Cotyledon, E - Radicle
A - Micropyle, B - Hilum, C - Plumule, D - Cotyledon, E - Radicle
A - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Plumule, D - Radicle, E - Cotyledon
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 - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Seed, D - Endocarp
A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Ovule, D - Endocarp
A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Ovary, D - Endocarp
A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Embryo, D - Endocarp
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
region of maturation.
region of elongation.
region of meristematic activity.
root-hairs.
Fibrous root system is found in
monocotyledonous plants.
dicotyledonous plants.
bryophytes.
gymnosperms.
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.
X - Scutellum, Y - Embryo, Z - Radicle
X - Embryo, Y - Scutellum, Z - Radicle
X - Scutellum, Y - Radicle, Z - Embryo
X - Radicle, Y - Embryo, Z - Scutellum
When a flower has both androecium and gynoecium, it is known as__________.
asexual
bisexual
unisexual
multisexual
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 I; B II; C IV; D III
A II; B I; C IV; D III
A II; B IV; C I; D III
A II; B I; C III; D IV