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Identify the inflorescence shown by the given figures A and B. 
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A. A-Cymose, B-Racemose

B. A-Racemose, B-Cymose

C. A-Racemose, B-Racemose

D. A-Cymose, B-Cymose

Correct Answer :

B. A-Racemose, B-Cymose


In racemose inflorescence, the main axis continues to grow. The flowers are borne laterally in an acropetal succession, which means the older flowers are at the base and younger flowers are near the apex. E.g. radish, mustard, Amaranthus. In cymose inflorescence, the axis terminates in a flower, hence, is limited in growth. The flowers are borne in a basipetal order, which means older flowers are at the apex and younger flowers are near the base. E.g. cotton, jasmine, Calotropis.

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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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Which of the following is an example of pinnately compound leaf ?

A. Cucumber

B. Papaya

C. Cucurbita

D. Neem

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Stem tendrils are found in

A. cucumber

B. pumpkins

C. grapevines

D. all of these

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

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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

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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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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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Prop roots of banyan tree are meant for

A. respiration.

B. absorption of water from soil.

C. providing support to big tree.

D. all of the above.

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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)

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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

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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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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.

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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)

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Pollen grains are produced within _________of stamen.

A. ovary

B. anther

C. filament

D. connective

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Stilt roots occur in __________ .

A. groundnut

B. rice

C. sugarcane

D. wheat

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Which one of the following structure is not associated with gynoecium?

A. Ovary

B. Style

C. Stigma

D. Filament

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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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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

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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.

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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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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.

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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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Match the column I with column II and choose the option which shows their correct match.
Column IColumn 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. A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv)

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

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

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

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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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Leaves of dicotyledonous plants possess _________ venation, while _________ venation is the characteristic of most monocotyledons.

A. reticulate and parallel

B. parallel and reticulate

C. reticulate and perpendicular

D. obliquely and parallel

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Main function of leaf is

A. exchange of gases

B. increase the beauty of a tree

C. manufacturing of food

D. nerve impulse induction

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Which one of the following option shows the correct labelling of the structure marked as A, B, C & D? 
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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

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Which one of the following statement is correct?

A. Bulb of Allium cepa is a modified stem.

B. Cloves of Allium sativum are fleshy scale leaves.

C. Corm of Colocasia is a modified root.

D. Tendril in Vitis vinifera is a modified axillary bud.

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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.