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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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D. A III, B V, C IV, D II, E I


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It is a proteinous layer and the outer covering of endosperm which separates the embryo. Identify the layer.

A. Tegmen

B. Scutellum

C. Hyaline layer

D. Aleurone layer

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Which of the following statements are correct about the leaf?
  1. Leaf is a lateral, generally flattened structure borne on the stem.
  2. It develops at the node and bears a bud in its axil.
  3. Leaves originate from root apical meristems and arranged in an acropetal order.
  4. They are the most important vegetative organs for reproduction.

A. (i) and (ii)

B. (ii) and (iii)

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

D. all of these

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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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Fibrous roots develop in maize from

A. upper nodes

B. lower nodes

C. upper internodes

D. none of these

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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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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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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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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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In flower (X), the gynoecium occupies the highest position while the other parts are situated below it. The ovary in such flowers is said to be Y. Identify X and Y and select the correct option.

A. X - Epigynous, Y - Inferior

B. X - Perigynous, Y - Superior

C. X - Hypogynous, Y - Superior

D. X - Perigynous, Y - Half-inferior

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Which of the following is not the characteristic features of fabaceae?

A. Tap root system, compound leaves and raceme inflorescence.

B. Flowers actinomorphic, twisted aestivation and gamopetalous.

C. Stamens 10, introrse, basifixed, dithecous.

D. Monocarpellary, ovary superior and bent stigma.

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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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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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Cotyledons and testa respectively are edible parts in which of the following group?

A. walnut and tamarind

B. cashew nut and litchi

C. french bean and coconut

D. groundnut and pomegranate

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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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During the post-fertilization period, the ovules develops into ___A____ and the ovary matures into a ___B ____.

A. A - seeds; B - fruit

B. A - fruit; B - seeds

C. A - flower; B - seed

D. A - seeds; B - flower

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Rearrange the following zones seen in the regions of root tip and choose the correct option.
(A) Root hair zone
(B) Zone of meristems
(C) Root cap zone
(D) Zone of maturation
(E) Zone of elongation

A. C, B, E, A, D

B. A, B, C, D, E

C. D, E, A, C, B

D. E, D, C, B, A

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Which of the following option shows the correct labelling of the parts of leaf marked as A, B, C and D.
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A. A - Lamina, B - Axillary bud, C - Stipule, D - Leaf base

B. A - Lamina, B - Stipule, C - Axillary bud, D - Leaf base

C. A - Lamina, B - Axillary bud, C - Stipule, D - Pedicel

D. A - Leaflet, B - Axillary bud, C - Stipule, D - Leaf base

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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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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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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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Seeds are regarded as products of sexual reproduction because they

A. can be stored for long time.

B. are result of fusion of pollen tube.

C. are result of fusion of gametes.

D. give rise to new plants.

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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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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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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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Pollen grains are produced within _________of stamen.

A. ovary

B. anther

C. filament

D. connective

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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

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Roots develop from parts of the plant other than radicle are called

A. tap roots

B. fibrous roots

C. adventitious roots

D. nodular roots

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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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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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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