Pneumatophores are found in
the vegetation which is found in marshy and saline lake.
the vegetation which found in saline soil.
xerophytic condition.
hydrophytic condition.
Correct Answer :
A. the vegetation which is found in marshy and saline lake.
Pneumatophores or respiratory roots are erect, short root showing vertical and negatively geotrophic (grow in an upward direction). It protrudes some distance above substratum and occurs in certain halophytes, which grow in saline marshes (mangroves).
Related Questions
Pneumatophores are found in
the vegetation which is found in marshy and saline lake.
the vegetation which found in saline soil.
xerophytic condition.
hydrophytic condition.
Identify the different types of aestivation (A, B, C and D) in corolla and select the correct option.
A-Valvate, B-Twisted, C-Imbricate, D-Vexillary
A-Vexillary, B-Valvate, C-Twisted, D-Imbricate
A-Imbricate, B-Vexillary, C-Valvate, D-Twisted
A-Twisted, B-Imbricate, C-Vexillary, D-Valvate
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. Hypogynous | I. Ray florets of sunflower |
| B. Perigynous | II. Brinjal |
| C Epigynous | III Peach |
A II, B I, C III
A I, B II, C III
A III, B II, C I
A II, B III, C I
Read the following statements and answer the questions.
- 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.
- Ovary is half-inferior.
- Examples are plum, rose and peach.
Which condition of flowers is being described by the above statements ?
hypogyny
perigyny
epigyny
none of these
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the fruit?
- Fruit is a mature or ripened ovary, developed before fertilization.
- It consists of a wall or pericarp and seeds.
- When pericarp is thick and fleshy, it is differentiated into outer mesocarp, middle epicarp and the inner endocarp.
- In mango and coconut, the fruit is known as a berry.
Only (i)
Both (ii) and (iii)
Only (ii)
All of these
Most prominent function of inflorescence is
dispersal of seeds.
formation of more fruits.
formation of pollen grains.
dispersal of pollens.
Match column-I with column-II and choose the correct option.
| A. Gram, sem, moong, | I. Medicine soyabean |
|---|---|
| B. Soyabean,groundnut | II. Ornamental |
| C. Indigofera | III. Fodder |
| D. Sunhemp | IV. Fibres |
| E. Sesbania, Trifolium | V. Dye |
| F. Lupin, sweet potato | VI. Edible oil |
| G. Mulethi | VII. Pulses |
A I, B II, C III, D IV, E V, F VI, G VII
A VII, B VI, C V, D IV, E III, F II, G I
A II, B IV, C VI, D I, E III, F V, G VII
A I, B III, C V, D VII, E II, F IV, G VI
Root hairs develop from
region of maturation
region of elongation
region of meristematic activity
root cap
The given figure shows a typical structure of monocotyledonous seeds. Identify A, B, C, D and E parts marked in the given figures.
A - Endosperm, B - Embryo, C - Scutellum, D - Coleorhiza, E - Coleoptile
A- Embryo, B - Endosperm, C - Scutellum, D - Coleoptile, E - Coleorhiza
A - Endosperm, B - Embryo, C - Scutellum, D - Coleoptile, E - Coleorhiza
A - Embryo, B - Endosperm, C - Scutellum, D - Coleorhiza, E - Coleoptile
Pollen grains are produced within _________of stamen.
ovary
anther
filament
connective
Which one of the following option shows the correct labelling of the structure marked as A, B, C & D?
A - Gynoecium, B - Megasporophyll, C - Ovule, D - Thalamus
A - Gynoecium, B - Stamen, C - Seed, D - Thalamus
A - Microsporophyll, B - Stamen, C - Ovule, D - Thalamus
A - Gynoecium, B - Stamen, C - Ovule, D - Thalamus
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
Identify the correct families of the given plant species (A, B and C)
A - Liliaceae, B - Compositae, C - Malvaceae
A - Fabaceae, B - Solanaceae, C - Liliaceae
A - Compositae, B - Malvaceae, C - Liliaceae
A - Solanaceae, B - Fabaceae, C - Liliaceae
Ginger is an underground stem. It is distinguished from root because
it lacks chlorophyll.
it stores food.
it has nodes and internodes.
it has xylem and vessels.
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.
Fibrous root system is better adopted than tap root system for
transport of organic matter.
absorption of water and minerals.
storage of food.
anchorage of plant to soil.
Which one of the following statement is correct?
Bulb of Allium cepa is a modified stem.
Cloves of Allium sativum are fleshy scale leaves.
Corm of Colocasia is a modified root.
Tendril in Vitis vinifera is a modified axillary bud.
Fibrous roots develop in maize from
upper nodes
lower nodes
upper internodes
none of these
Floral features are chiefly used in angiosperms identification because
flowers are of various colours.
flowers can be safely pressed.
reproductive parts are more stable and conservative than vegetative parts.
flowers are good materials for identification.
When a flower has both androecium and gynoecium, it is known as__________.
asexual
bisexual
unisexual
multisexual
When a flower can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane passing through the centre, it is known as
actinomorphic
zygomorphic
asymmetric
bisymmetric
Read the following statements and answer the question.
- It is the pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch.
- It is usually of three types - alternate, opposite and whorled.
- It is meant for getting maximum amount of light. statements?
Phyllotaxy
Venation
Inflorescencew
Aestivation
Which is not a stem modification ?
Rhizome of ginger
Corm of Colocasia
Pitcher of Nepenthes
Tuber of potato
The given figure (A, B, and C) shows different types of roots. Identify the root which is seen in wheat plant and originate from the base of the stem?
A
B
C
Both A and B
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about calyx?
Calyx is the outermost whorl of the flower and are called sepals.
Sepals are green, leaf like and protect the flower in the bud stage.
The calyx may be gamosepalous (sepals free) or polysepalous (sepals united).
Both (a) and (b)
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.
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.
Which part of plant is generally green when young and later often become woody and dark brown?
stem
seed
leaves
flower
Which of the following groups of plants have underground stems?
Potato, ginger, turmeric, Euphorbia, zaminkand
Potato, ginger, turmeric, zaminkand, Colocasia
Potato, Citrus, Opuntia, zaminkand, Colocasia
Potato, cucumber, watermelon, zaminkand, Colocasia
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)