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
Correct Answer :
C. Rhizophora
Pneumatophores or respiratory roots are short vertical and negatively geotrophic (grow in upward direction). Examples Rhizophora, Heritiera and Avicennia.
Related Questions
Which one of the following statement is correct?
Bulb of Allium cepa is a modified stem.
Cloves of Allium sativum are fleshy scale leaves.
Corm of Colocasia is a modified root.
Tendril in Vitis vinifera is a modified axillary bud.
The root differs from stem in having
nodes and internodes
axillary buds
multicellular hairs
unicellular hairs
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
region of maturation.
region of elongation.
region of meristematic activity.
root-hairs.
The main function(s) of root system is/are
absorption of water and minerals from the soil
storing reserve food material
synthesis of plant growth regulators
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 plants is growing in swampy areas, where many roots come out of the ground and grow vertically upwards?
Potato
Opuntia
Rhizophora
Grass
Match the column-I containing types of aestivation with their examples given in column-II and choose the correct option.
| Column - I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| (Type of aestivation) | (Examples) |
| A. Valvate | I. Cotton |
| B. Twisted | II. Calotropis |
| C. Imbricate | III. Bean |
| D. Vexillary | IV. Gulmohar |
A I; B II; C IV; D III
A II; B I; C IV; D III
A II; B IV; C I; D III
A II; B I; C III; D IV
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)
Consider the following statements regarding the root system of angiosperms and choose the correct option given below.
- In monocots, the fibrous root system arises from the base of the stem.
- The region of elongation is called the root hair region.
- In sweet potato, the adventitious roots get swollen and store food.
- The stems of maize and sugarcane have supporting roots called prop roots.
(i) and (ii) are correct but (iii) and (iv) are wrong.
(ii) and (iii) are correct but (i) and (iv) are wrong.
(ii) and (iv) are correct but (i) and (iii) are wrong.
(i) and (iii) are correct but (ii) and (iv) are wrong.
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
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
The primary roots and its branches constitute the
fibrous root system.
tap root system.
adventitious root system.
all of the above
Aleurone layer helps in
storage of food in endosperm.
protection of embryo.
utilization of stored food.
all of the above.
Which one of the following characteristics is not related to gynoecium?
It is the female reproductive part of the flower.
It is composed of stamens.
Stigma is usually at the tip of the style and is the receptive surface for pollen grains.
Each ovary bears one or more ovules attached to a flattened, cushion like placenta.
Which of the following is an example of pinnately compound leaf ?
Cucumber
Papaya
Cucurbita
Neem
Stilt roots occur in __________ .
groundnut
rice
sugarcane
wheat
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
Root hairs develop from
region of maturation
region of elongation
region of meristematic activity
root cap
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.
X - Scutellum, Y - Embryo, Z - Radicle
X - Embryo, Y - Scutellum, Z - Radicle
X - Scutellum, Y - Radicle, Z - Embryo
X - Radicle, Y - Embryo, Z - Scutellum
Pollen grains are produced within _________of stamen.
ovary
anther
filament
connective
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 is not a stem modification ?
Rhizome of ginger
Corm of Colocasia
Pitcher of Nepenthes
Tuber of potato
The region of the stem where leaves are born are called ____________ while ____________ are the portions between two ____________.
nodes, nodes and internodes
nodes, internodes and nodes
internodes, nodes and nodes
internodes, internodes and nodes
Identify the correct families of the given plant species (A, B and C)
A - Liliaceae, B - Compositae, C - Malvaceae
A - Fabaceae, B - Solanaceae, C - Liliaceae
A - Compositae, B - Malvaceae, C - Liliaceae
A - Solanaceae, B - Fabaceae, C - Liliaceae
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.
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.
Match column-I with column-II and choose the option which shows their correct combination.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| A. Gamosepalous | I. Flower of lily |
| B. Polysepalous | II. Sterile anther |
| C. Gamopetalous | III. Free petals |
| D. Polypetalous | IV. Free sepals |
| E. Epiphyllous | V. Fused petals |
| F. Staminode | VI. Fused sepals |
A IV, B V, C III, D I, E VI, F II
A IV, B III, C V, D I, E II, F VI
A VI, B IV, C III, D V, E I, F II
A VI, B IV, C V, D III, E II, F I
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 (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
Which of the following statement(s) is /are correct?
- Many plants belong to family fabaceae are good ornamentals (Tulip, Gloriosa), source of medicine (Aloe) and vegetables (Asparagus).
- The plumule and radicle are enclosed in sheaths which are called coleorhiza and coleoptile respectively.
- A flower having either only stamens or only carpels is unisexual.
- Basal, alternate, linear, exstipulate with parallel venation types of leaves is found in the family liliaceae.
Only (i)
Both (i) and (ii)
Both (iii) and (iv)
All of these