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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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D. A - Region of maturation, B - Region of elongation, C - Zone of meristematic activity.


In the given figure, the root tip shows their different regions which are marked as A, B and C. The correct labelling of A, B and C are region of maturation, region of elongation and region of meristematic activity respectively.

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Match the column-I containing types of aestivation with their examples given in column-II and choose the correct option.
Column - IColumn-II
(Type of aestivation)(Examples)
A. ValvateI. Cotton
B. TwistedII. Calotropis
C. ImbricateIII. Bean
D. VexillaryIV. Gulmohar

A. A I; B II; C IV; D III

B. A II; B I; C IV; D III

C. A II; B IV; C I; D III

D. A II; B I; C III; D IV

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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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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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Which of the following represents the floral characters of liliaceae?

A. Six tepals, zygomorphic, six stamens, bilocular ovary, axile placentation.

B. Actinomorphic, polyphyllous, unilocular ovary, axile placentation.

C. Tricorpellary, actinomorphic, polyandrous, superior ovary, axile placentation.

D. Bisexual, zygomorphic, gamophyllous, inferior ovary, marginal placentation.

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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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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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A - Which one of the option shows the correct labelling of the parts marked as A, B, C and D in a typical structure of dicotyledonous seeds ? 
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A. A - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Radicle, D - Cotyledon, E - Plumule

B. A - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Plumule, D - Cotyledon, E - Radicle

C. A - Micropyle, B - Hilum, C - Plumule, D - Cotyledon, E - Radicle

D. A - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Plumule, D - Radicle, E - Cotyledon

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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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Root hairs develop from

A. region of maturation

B. region of elongation

C. region of meristematic activity

D. root cap

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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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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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Pollen grains are produced within _________of stamen.

A. ovary

B. anther

C. filament

D. connective

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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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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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Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about venation?
(i) The arrangement of veins and the veinlets in the lamina of leaf is called venation.
(ii) Reticulate venation is the characteristic of monocots.
(iii) When the veinlets form a network, the venation is termed as reticulate venation.
(iv) When the veins run parallel to each other, within a lamina, the venation is termed as parallel venation.

A. Only (i)

B. Both (i) and (ii)

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

D. All of these

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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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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 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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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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Stilt roots occur in __________ .

A. groundnut

B. rice

C. sugarcane

D. wheat

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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 : 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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Which of the following part elongates directly and leads to the formation of primary roots?

A. bud

B. radicle

C. plumule

D. root hair

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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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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 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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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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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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Identify the correct families of the given plant species (A, B and C) 
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A. A - Liliaceae, B - Compositae, C - Malvaceae

B. A - Fabaceae, B - Solanaceae, C - Liliaceae

C. A - Compositae, B - Malvaceae, C - Liliaceae

D. A - Solanaceae, B - Fabaceae, C - Liliaceae

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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