Which of the following is correct with reference to floral character of family solanaceae?
Racemose, zygomorphic, unisexual, floral characters
Racemose, zygomorphic, bisexual, polypetalous
Axillary, bisexual, actinomorphic, epipetalous
Axillary, actinomorphic, bisexual, epipetalous
Correct Answer :
C. Axillary, bisexual, actinomorphic, epipetalous
Floral features of family solanaceae Inflorescence: Solitary and axillary Flowers: Actinomorphic, bisexual flowers Calyx: Calyx is composed of five sepals that are united and persistent. Aestivation is valvate. Corolla: Corolla consists of five united petals with valvate aestivation. Androecium: It consists of five epipetalous stamens. Gynoecium: It consists of bicarpellary, syncarpous superior ovary with axile placentation. Fruits: Berry Seeds: Numerous, endospermous Floral formula: ?? K(5) C(5).A5 G(2)
Related Questions
Which of the following is the green expanded part of leaf with vein and veinlets?
Petiole
Node
Stipule
Lamina
A sterile stamen is known as
staminode
anther
pollen grain
filament
Fibrous root system is found in
monocotyledonous plants.
dicotyledonous plants.
bryophytes.
gymnosperms.
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)
Which of the following plants is growing in swampy areas, where many roots come out of the ground and grow vertically upwards?
Potato
Opuntia
Rhizophora
Grass
How many plants in the list given below have marginal placentation?
- Mustard
- Gram
- Tulip
- Asparagus
- Arhar
- Sunhemp
- Chilli
- Colchicine
- Onion
- Moong
- Pea
- Tobacco
- Lupin
Four
Five
Six
Three
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
A branch in which each node bearing a rossette of leaves and a tuft of roots is found in aquatic plants like _________ and _________.
Hydrilla and Pistia
Eichhornia and Hydrilla
Pistia and Eichhornia
Pistia and Vallisneria
Which one of the following characteristics does not belong to parietal placentation?
Ovules are borne on central axis.
Ovary is one-chambered but it becomes two-chambered due to the formation of false septum.
Examples are mustard and Argemone.
Both (b) and (c)
Seeds are regarded as products of sexual reproduction because they
can be stored for long time.
are result of fusion of pollen tube.
are result of fusion of gametes.
give rise to new plants.
Stem tendrils are found in
cucumber
pumpkins
grapevines
all of these
X is the outermost whorl of the flower and contains Y. Y is green, leaf like and protect the other whorls of the flower. Identify X and Y.
X - Calyx; Y - Sepals
X - Corolla; Y - Petals
X - Gynoecium; Y - Fruit
X - Androecium; Y - Ovary
Which of the following option shows the correct labelling of the parts of leaf marked as A, B, C and D.
A - Lamina, B - Axillary bud, C - Stipule, D - Leaf base
A - Lamina, B - Stipule, C - Axillary bud, D - Leaf base
A - Lamina, B - Axillary bud, C - Stipule, D - Pedicel
A - Leaflet, B - Axillary bud, C - Stipule, D - Leaf base
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
A scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds attached to the fruit is called as ________.
testa
tegmen
hilum
micropyle
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.
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.
Aleurone layer helps in
storage of food in endosperm.
protection of embryo.
utilization of stored food.
all of the above.
The region of the root-tip which is involved in the formation of root hairs by epidermal cells is called the
region of maturation.
region of meristematic activity.
region of elongation.
none of the above.
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)
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
Which of the following is correct with reference to floral character of family solanaceae?
Racemose, zygomorphic, unisexual, floral characters
Racemose, zygomorphic, bisexual, polypetalous
Axillary, bisexual, actinomorphic, epipetalous
Axillary, actinomorphic, bisexual, epipetalous
Given figures (A, B and C) shows the position of floral parts on thalamus. (given as I, II and III) Select the correct combination.
- Hypogynous flower
- Perigynous flower
- Epigynous flower
A-I, B-II, C-III
A-I, B-III, C-II
A-III, B-II, C-I
A-III, B-I, C-II
Which of the following statements is correct?
Imbricate aestivation is found in papilionaceous family.
Generally sepals are green, leaf like and protect the flowers in the bud stage.
In cymose type of inflorescence, the main axis terminates in a flower, hence is limitless in growth.
In axile placentation ovary is one chambered but it becomes two cambered due to formation of the false septum.
Matching colmun I with column II and choose the correct option.
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| A. Coleorhiza | I. Grapes |
| B. Food storing tissue | II. Mango |
| C. Parthenocarpic fruit | III. Maize |
| D. Single seeded fruit | IV. Radicle developing from monocarpellary superior ovary |
| E. Membranous | V. Endosperm seed coat |
A III, B I, C IV, D II, E V
A IV, B II, C V, D I, E III
A V, B I, C III, D IV, E II
A IV, B V, C I, D II, E III
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
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
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.
A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Seed, D - Endocarp
A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Ovule, D - Endocarp
A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Ovary, D - Endocarp
A - Epicarp, B - Mesocarp, C - Embryo, D - Endocarp
Cotyledons and testa respectively are edible parts in which of the following group?
walnut and tamarind
cashew nut and litchi
french bean and coconut
groundnut and pomegranate