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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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D. All of the above


Root system generally grows beneath the ground into the soil. Functions of root system are as follows: It provides great anchorage and support to the plant. Huge trees such as mango, red wood stand erect due to the root. The root hairs absorb nutrients, water and oxygen from the soil and conduct them to the upper parts of the plant. Some of the tap roots are specially modified for storage of carbohydrates and water.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Pollen grains are produced within _________of stamen.

A. ovary

B. anther

C. filament

D. connective

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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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Fibrous root system is found in

A. monocotyledonous plants.

B. dicotyledonous plants.

C. bryophytes.

D. gymnosperms.

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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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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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Stem tendrils are found in

A. cucumber

B. pumpkins

C. grapevines

D. all of these

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Match column I with column II and choose the correct option.
Column-IColumn-II
A. Bud in theI. Pitcher plant axil of leaf and venus fly trap
B. Outer layer ofII. Cacti seed coat
C. SpinesIII. Testa (modified leaves)
D. Leaves modifiedIV. Simple leaf to catch insects
E. Fleshy leavesV. Garlic and onion with stored food

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

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

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

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

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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 of the following is correct with reference to floral character of family solanaceae?

A. Racemose, zygomorphic, unisexual, floral characters

B. Racemose, zygomorphic, bisexual, polypetalous

C. Axillary, bisexual, actinomorphic, epipetalous

D. Axillary, actinomorphic, bisexual, epipetalous

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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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Which of the following is the green expanded part of leaf with vein and veinlets?

A. Petiole

B. Node

C. Stipule

D. Lamina

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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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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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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.