Which of the following is not the characteristic features of fabaceae?
Tap root system, compound leaves and raceme inflorescence.
Flowers actinomorphic, twisted aestivation and gamopetalous.
Stamens 10, introrse, basifixed, dithecous.
Monocarpellary, ovary superior and bent stigma.
Correct Answer :
B. Flowers actinomorphic, twisted aestivation and gamopetalous.
In fabaceae family, flower is zygomorphic, imbricate aestivation and polypetalous.
Related Questions
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
The root differs from stem in having
nodes and internodes
axillary buds
multicellular hairs
unicellular hairs
Stem tendrils are found in
cucumber
pumpkins
grapevines
all of these
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
Statement-1 : Ginger has a prostrate-growing rhizome.
Statement-2 : Shoot growth is not effected by gravity.
Statement-1 and statement-2 are true and Statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1.
Statement-1 and statement-2 are true but statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1.
Statement-1 is true and statement-2 is false.
Both the statements are false.
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.
When a flower has both androecium and gynoecium, it is known as__________.
asexual
bisexual
unisexual
multisexual
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 ?
A - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Radicle, D - Cotyledon, E - Plumule
A - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Plumule, D - Cotyledon, E - Radicle
A - Micropyle, B - Hilum, C - Plumule, D - Cotyledon, E - Radicle
A - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Plumule, D - Radicle, E - Cotyledon
Stilt roots occur in __________ .
groundnut
rice
sugarcane
wheat
Identify the inflorescence shown by the given figures A and B.
A-Cymose, B-Racemose
A-Racemose, B-Cymose
A-Racemose, B-Racemose
A-Cymose, B-Cymose
Which of the following is a modified stem for the protection of plants from browsing animals?
Tendrils
Thorns
Rhizome
Tuber
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.
Which of the following statements are correct about the leaf?
- Leaf is a lateral, generally flattened structure borne on the stem.
- It develops at the node and bears a bud in its axil.
- Leaves originate from root apical meristems and arranged in an acropetal order.
- They are the most important vegetative organs for reproduction.
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)
(i), (ii) and (iv)
all of these
Roots develop from parts of the plant other than radicle are called
tap roots
fibrous roots
adventitious roots
nodular roots
Which of the following is not the characteristic features of fabaceae?
Tap root system, compound leaves and raceme inflorescence.
Flowers actinomorphic, twisted aestivation and gamopetalous.
Stamens 10, introrse, basifixed, dithecous.
Monocarpellary, ovary superior and bent stigma.
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
Main function of leaf is
exchange of gases
increase the beauty of a tree
manufacturing of food
nerve impulse induction
Which of the following is the green expanded part of leaf with vein and veinlets?
Petiole
Node
Stipule
Lamina
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
C, B, E, A, D
A, B, C, D, E
D, E, A, C, B
E, D, C, B, A
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.
X - Epigynous, Y - Inferior
X - Perigynous, Y - Superior
X - Hypogynous, Y - Superior
X - Perigynous, Y - Half-inferior
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
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 stem | I. Euphorbia |
| B. Stem tendril | II. Opuntia |
| C. Stem thorns | III. Potato |
| D. Flattened stem | IV. Citrus |
| E. Fleshy cylindrical stem | V. Cucumber |
A I, B II, C III, D V, E IV
A II, B III, C IV, D V, E I
A III, B IV, C V, D I, E II
A III, B V, C IV, D II, E I
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.
Fibrous root system is found in
monocotyledonous plants.
dicotyledonous plants.
bryophytes.
gymnosperms.
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
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 part of plant is generally green when young and later often become woody and dark brown?
stem
seed
leaves
flower
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 flower is the reproductive unit in the ___________ meant for ___________ reproduction.
angiosperms and sexual
gymnosperms and sexual
algae and asexual
pteridophytes and asexual
Pollen grains are produced within _________of stamen.
ovary
anther
filament
connective