Which of the following statement (s) is/are not correct?
- Calyx and corolla are reproductive organs of a flower.
- Zygomorphic flower can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane.
- Flowers without bracts are termed as bracteate.
- Parthenocarpic fruit is formed after fertilization of the ovary.
- In legumes, seed is non-endospermic.
- Radical buds develop on roots.
(i) , (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(i), (ii) and (v)
(iii), (iv) and (vi)
(iv), (v) and (i)
Correct Answer :
A. (i) , (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Statements - i, ii, iii and iv are not correct. (i) Calyx and corolla are helping or accessory whorls whereas androecium and gynoecium are reproductive organs of a flower. (ii) Actinomorphic flowers can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial plane and zygomorphic flowers can be divided into two similar halves in one particular plane. (iii) Flowers without bracts are termed as ebracteate and flowers with bract, reduced leaf found at the base of the pedicel are called as bracteates. (iv) Parthenocarpic fruit is formed without fertilization of the ovary.
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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 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)
Stilt roots occur in __________ .
groundnut
rice
sugarcane
wheat
Pollen grains are produced within _________of stamen.
ovary
anther
filament
connective
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.
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
The primary roots and its branches constitute the
fibrous root system.
tap root system.
adventitious root system.
all of the above
Which of the following statements are correct?
- From the region of elongation, some of the epidermal cells form root hairs.
- Pneumatophores are seen in Rhizophora.
- Adventitious roots are seen in the banyan tree.
- Maize and sugarcane have prop roots.
(i) and (iv)
(i), (iii) and (iv)
(iii) and (iv)
(ii) and (iii)
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 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
Stem tendrils are found in
cucumber
pumpkins
grapevines
all of these
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.
Only (i)
Both (i) and (ii)
(i), (iii) and (iv)
All of these
Match column I with column II and choose the correct option.
| Column-I | Column-II |
|---|---|
| A. Bud in the | I. Pitcher plant axil of leaf and venus fly trap |
| B. Outer layer of | II. Cacti seed coat |
| C. Spines | III. Testa (modified leaves) |
| D. Leaves modified | IV. Simple leaf to catch insects |
| E. Fleshy leaves | V. Garlic and onion with stored food |
A I, B II, C III, D IV, E V
A V, B IV, C III, D II, E I
A IV, B III, C II, D I, E V
A IV, B II, C III, D I, E V
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.
During the post-fertilization period, the ovules develops into ___A____ and the ovary matures into a ___B ____.
A - seeds; B - fruit
A - fruit; B - seeds
A - flower; B - seed
A - seeds; B - flower
A sterile stamen is known as
staminode
anther
pollen grain
filament
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
A scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds attached to the fruit is called as ________.
testa
tegmen
hilum
micropyle
Which is not a stem modification ?
Rhizome of ginger
Corm of Colocasia
Pitcher of Nepenthes
Tuber of potato
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
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
Identify the kind of phyllotaxy shown in the given figures A, B, and C.
A-Alternate, B - Opposite, C - Whorled
A- Whorled, B - Opposite, C -Alternate
A-Alternate, B - Whorled, C - Opposite
A-Whorled, B -Alternate, C - Opposite
Main function of leaf is
exchange of gases
increase the beauty of a tree
manufacturing of food
nerve impulse induction
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
Root hairs develop from
region of maturation
region of elongation
region of meristematic activity
root cap
The flower is the reproductive unit in the ___________ meant for ___________ reproduction.
angiosperms and sexual
gymnosperms and sexual
algae and asexual
pteridophytes and asexual
Which type of function is performed by the fleshy leaves of onion and garlic?
Storage
Reproduction
Photosynthesis
Protection
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
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
Which of the following groups of plants have underground stems?
Potato, ginger, turmeric, Euphorbia, zaminkand
Potato, ginger, turmeric, zaminkand, Colocasia
Potato, Citrus, Opuntia, zaminkand, Colocasia
Potato, cucumber, watermelon, zaminkand, Colocasia