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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

Correct Answer :

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


Reticulate venation is the characteristic of dicots. In reticulate venation the main vein a of leaf forms numerous irregular branches and as a result a net like arrangement is formed.

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The character of flower which is represented by floral formula but not by floral diagram is

A. aestivation

B. placentation

C. position of gynoecium

D. adhesion of stamen

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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.

A. X - Calyx; Y - Sepals

B. X - Corolla; Y - Petals

C. X - Gynoecium; Y - Fruit

D. X - Androecium; Y - Ovary

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Which one of the following statement is correct?

A. Bulb of Allium cepa is a modified stem.

B. Cloves of Allium sativum are fleshy scale leaves.

C. Corm of Colocasia is a modified root.

D. Tendril in Vitis vinifera is a modified axillary bud.

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Which of the following statements are correct about the leaf?
  1. Leaf is a lateral, generally flattened structure borne on the stem.
  2. It develops at the node and bears a bud in its axil.
  3. Leaves originate from root apical meristems and arranged in an acropetal order.
  4. They are the most important vegetative organs for reproduction.

A. (i) and (ii)

B. (ii) and (iii)

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

D. all of these

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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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Pollen grains are produced within _________of stamen.

A. ovary

B. anther

C. filament

D. connective

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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 root differs from stem in having

A. nodes and internodes

B. axillary buds

C. multicellular hairs

D. unicellular hairs

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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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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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A scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds attached to the fruit is called as ________.

A. testa

B. tegmen

C. hilum

D. micropyle

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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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Which type of function is performed by the fleshy leaves of onion and garlic?

A. Storage

B. Reproduction

C. Photosynthesis

D. Protection

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It is a proteinous layer and the outer covering of endosperm which separates the embryo. Identify the layer.

A. Tegmen

B. Scutellum

C. Hyaline layer

D. Aleurone layer

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A branch in which each node bearing a rossette of leaves and a tuft of roots is found in aquatic plants like _________ and _________.

A. Hydrilla and Pistia

B. Eichhornia and Hydrilla

C. Pistia and Eichhornia

D. Pistia and Vallisneria

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The main purpose of phyllotaxy for the leaves is to provide sufficient_______.

A. soil

B. air

C. water

D. light

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The given figure shows the parts of flowering plant. Which parts of the given figure were involved in the following functions:

  1. Storing reserve food material

  2. Synthesis of plant growth regulators.

  3. Absorption of water and minerals from the soil.

  4. Providing a proper anchorage to the plant parts


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A. 5 and 6

B. 1, 2 and 6

C. 1, 2, 3 and 4

D. 2, 4, 5 and 6

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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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A sterile stamen is known as

A. staminode

B. anther

C. pollen grain

D. filament

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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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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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The mature seeds of plants such as gram and peas, possess no endosperm, because

A. these plants are not angiosperms.

B. there is no double fertilization in them.

C. endosperm is not formed in them.

D. endosperm gets used up by the developing embryo during seed development.

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Identify the different types of aestivation (A, B, C and D) in corolla and select the correct option. 
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A. A-Valvate, B-Twisted, C-Imbricate, D-Vexillary

B. A-Vexillary, B-Valvate, C-Twisted, D-Imbricate

C. A-Imbricate, B-Vexillary, C-Valvate, D-Twisted

D. A-Twisted, B-Imbricate, C-Vexillary, D-Valvate

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Aleurone layer helps in

A. storage of food in endosperm.

B. protection of embryo.

C. utilization of stored food.

D. all of the above.

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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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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 stemI. Euphorbia
B. Stem tendrilII. Opuntia
C. Stem thornsIII. Potato
D. Flattened stemIV. Citrus
E. Fleshy cylindrical stemV. Cucumber

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

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

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

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

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Stem tendrils are found in

A. cucumber

B. pumpkins

C. grapevines

D. all of these

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Fibrous roots develop in maize from

A. upper nodes

B. lower nodes

C. upper internodes

D. none of these

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Which of the following is an example of pinnately compound leaf ?

A. Cucumber

B. Papaya

C. Cucurbita

D. Neem

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Which one of the following characteristics does not belong to parietal placentation?

A. Ovules are borne on central axis.

B. Ovary is one-chambered but it becomes two-chambered due to the formation of false septum.

C. Examples are mustard and Argemone.

D. Both (b) and (c)