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Identify the correct families of the given plant species (A, B and C) 
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A. A - Liliaceae, B - Compositae, C - Malvaceae

B. A - Fabaceae, B - Solanaceae, C - Liliaceae

C. A - Compositae, B - Malvaceae, C - Liliaceae

D. A - Solanaceae, B - Fabaceae, C - Liliaceae

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B. A - Fabaceae, B - Solanaceae, C - Liliaceae


The given plants A (Pisum sativum), B (Solanum nigrum) and C (Allium cepa) belong to fabaceae, solanacea and liliaceae families respectively.

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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. BasalI. Dianthus
B. Free centralII. Pea
C. ParietalIII. Lemon
D. AxileIV. Marigold
E. MarginalV. 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

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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 stemI. Euphorbia
B. Stem tendrilII. Opuntia
C. Stem thornsIII. Potato
D. Flattened stemIV. Citrus
E. Fleshy cylindrical stemV. 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

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Which type of function is performed by the fleshy leaves of onion and garlic?

A. Storage

B. Reproduction

C. Photosynthesis

D. Protection

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

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Match the column-I containing types of aestivation with their examples given in column-II and choose the correct option.
Column - IColumn-II
(Type of aestivation)(Examples)
A. ValvateI. Cotton
B. TwistedII. Calotropis
C. ImbricateIII. Bean
D. VexillaryIV. 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

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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 ? 
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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

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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.

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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. HypogynousI. Ray florets of sunflower
B. PerigynousII. Brinjal
C EpigynousIII 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

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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

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Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option.
A. Gram, sem, moong,I. Medicine soyabean
B. Soyabean,groundnutII. Ornamental
C. IndigoferaIII. Fodder
D. SunhempIV. Fibres
E. Sesbania, TrifoliumV. Dye
F. Lupin, sweet potatoVI. Edible oil
G. MulethiVII. 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

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

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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

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about venation?
(i) The arrangement of veins and the veinlets in the lamina of leaf is called venation.
(ii) Reticulate venation is the characteristic of monocots.
(iii) When the veinlets form a network, the venation is termed as reticulate venation.
(iv) When the veins run parallel to each other, within a lamina, the venation is termed as parallel venation.

A. Only (i)

B. Both (i) and (ii)

C. (i), (iii) and (iv)

D. All of these

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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. 
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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.

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Match column I with column II and choose the correct option.
Column-IColumn-II
A. Bud in theI. Pitcher plant axil of leaf and venus fly trap
B. Outer layer ofII. Cacti seed coat
C. SpinesIII. Testa (modified leaves)
D. Leaves modifiedIV. Simple leaf to catch insects
E. Fleshy leavesV. 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

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Pollen grains are produced within _________of stamen.

A. ovary

B. anther

C. filament

D. connective

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Most prominent function of inflorescence is

A. dispersal of seeds.

B. formation of more fruits.

C. formation of pollen grains.

D. dispersal of pollens.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Which is not a stem modification ?

A. Rhizome of ginger

B. Corm of Colocasia

C. Pitcher of Nepenthes

D. Tuber of potato

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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

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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

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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

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A sterile stamen is known as

A. staminode

B. anther

C. pollen grain

D. filament

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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

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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

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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