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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.

Correct Answer :

B. Statement-1 and statement-2 are true but statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1.


Ginger is horizontal in position and generally branched and producing aerial leaves or shoots above ground and adventitious roots on lower side in favourable season. Thus, shoot growth is not effected by gravity.

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Study the following statements and select the correct option
  1. Buds are present in axil of leaflets of the compound leaf.
  2. Pulvinus leaf-base is present in some leguminous plants.
  3. In Alstonia, the petioles expand, become green and synthesize food.
  4. Opposite phyllotaxy is seen in guava.

A. (ii) and (iv) are correct but (i) and (iii) are incorrect.

B. (i) and (iii) are correct but (ii) and (iv) are incorrect.

C. (i) and (iv) are correct but (ii) and (iii) are incorrect.

D. (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct but (i) is incorrect.

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Match column-I with column-II and choose the option which shows their correct combination.
Column-IColumn-II
A. GamosepalousI. Flower of lily
B. PolysepalousII. Sterile anther
C. GamopetalousIII. Free petals
D. PolypetalousIV. Free sepals
E. EpiphyllousV. Fused petals
F. StaminodeVI. Fused sepals

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

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

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

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

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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 structure is not associated with gynoecium?

A. Ovary

B. Style

C. Stigma

D. Filament

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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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Fibrous roots develop in maize from

A. upper nodes

B. lower nodes

C. upper internodes

D. none of these

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Fibrous root system is better adopted than tap root system for

A. transport of organic matter.

B. absorption of water and minerals.

C. storage of food.

D. anchorage of plant to soil.

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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? 
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A. A

B. B

C. C

D. Both A and B

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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 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 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

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Aleurone layer helps in

A. storage of food in endosperm.

B. protection of embryo.

C. utilization of stored food.

D. all of the above.

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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 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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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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A sterile stamen is known as

A. staminode

B. anther

C. pollen grain

D. filament

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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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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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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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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 of the following is a modified stem for the protection of plants from browsing animals?

A. Tendrils

B. Thorns

C. Rhizome

D. Tuber

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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