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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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C. manufacturing of food


Leaf is a green, flattened outgrowth of the plant arising from the node of the stem and is specialized to perform the process of photosynthesis. Therefore, leaf is known as the kitchen or food factory of the plant.

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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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Match column - I, II and III and choose the correct option. 
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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

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Read the following statements and answer the question.
  1. It is the pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch.
  2. It is usually of three types - alternate, opposite and whorled.
  3. It is meant for getting maximum amount of light. statements?

A. Phyllotaxy

B. Venation

C. Inflorescencew

D. Aestivation

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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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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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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. 
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A. A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Seed, D - Endocarp

B. A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Ovule, D - Endocarp

C. A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Ovary, D - Endocarp

D. A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Embryo, D - Endocarp

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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

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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

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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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Read the following statements and answer the questions.
  1. Gynoecium is situated in the centre and other parts of the flower are located on the rim of the thalamus almost at the same level.
  2. Ovary is half-inferior.
  3. Examples are plum, rose and peach.

Which condition of flowers is being described by the above statements ?

A. hypogyny

B. perigyny

C. epigyny

D. none of these

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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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A scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds attached to the fruit is called as ________.

A. testa

B. tegmen

C. hilum

D. micropyle

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Root hairs develop from

A. region of maturation

B. region of elongation

C. region of meristematic activity

D. root cap

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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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Stilt roots occur in __________ .

A. groundnut

B. rice

C. sugarcane

D. wheat

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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.

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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.

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

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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 statement (s) is/are not correct?
  1. Calyx and corolla are reproductive organs of a flower.
  2. Zygomorphic flower can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane.
  3. Flowers without bracts are termed as bracteate.
  4. Parthenocarpic fruit is formed after fertilization of the ovary.
  5. In legumes, seed is non-endospermic.
  6. Radical buds develop on roots.

A. (i) , (ii), (iii) and (iv)

B. (i), (ii) and (v)

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

D. (iv), (v) and (i)

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When a flower has both androecium and gynoecium, it is known as__________.

A. asexual

B. bisexual

C. unisexual

D. multisexual

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The main function(s) of root system is/are

A. absorption of water and minerals from the soil

B. storing reserve food material

C. synthesis of plant growth regulators

D. All of the above

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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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Alternate type of phyllotaxy is found in

A. china rose

B. mustard

C. sunflower

D. all of these

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

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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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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.

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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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The region of the stem where leaves are born are called ____________ while ____________ are the portions between two ____________.

A. nodes, nodes and internodes

B. nodes, internodes and nodes

C. internodes, nodes and nodes

D. internodes, internodes and nodes

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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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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