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Which one of the following option shows the correct labelling of the parts marked as A, B, C and D in the given figure of a typical dicot root?

A. A Primary phloem, B Vascular cambium, C Secondary phloem, D Primary xylem

B. A Secondary phloem, B Vascular cambium, C Primary phloem, D Primary xylem

C. A Primary phloem, B Primary xylem, C Secondary phloem, D Vascular cambium

D. A Secondary phloem, B Primary xylem, C Primary phloem, D Vascular cambium

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A. A Primary phloem, B Vascular cambium, C Secondary phloem, D Primary xylem


In the given figure of a typical dicot root, the marked structure A, B, C and D are respectively primary phloem, vascular cambium, secondary phloem and primary xylem.

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The given figure shows T.S. of monocot stem. Identify the correct labelling of A to F marked in the given figure.

A. A Epidermis, B Hypodermis, C Vascular bundles, D Phloem, E Xylem, F Ground tissue

B. A Cuticle, B Epidermis, C Sclerenchymatous sheath, D Sclerenchymatous hypodermis, E Parenchymatous sheath, F Phloem

C. A Cuticle, B Epidermis, C Sclerenchymatous hypodermis, D Sclerenchymatous sheath, E Parenchymatous sheath, F Phloem

D. A Cuticle, B Epidermis, C Sclerenchymatous hypodermis, D Sclerenchymatous sheath, E Parenchymatous sheath, F Protoxylem

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Match the terms given in column I with their funciton given in column II and choose the correct option.
Column-IColumn-II
(Term)(Functions)
A. MeristemI. Photosynthesis, storage
B. ParenchymaII. Mechanical support
C. CollenchymaIII. Actively dividing cells
D. SclerenchymaIV. Stomata
E. Epidermal tissueV. Sclereids

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

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

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

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

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Identify types of vascular bundles in given figures A, B and C.

A. Radial; Conjoint closed; Conjoint open

B. Conjoint closed; Conjoint open; Radial

C. Conjoint open; Conjoint closed; Radial

D. Bicollateral; Concentric; Radial

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An organised and differentiated cellular structure having cytoplasm but no nucleus is called _________.

A. vessels

B. xylem parenchyma

C. sieve tubes

D. tracheids

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In stems, the protoxylem lies towards the _____________ and the metaxylem lies towards the ____________ of the organ.

A. centre; periphery

B. periphery; centre

C. periphery; periphery

D. centre; centre

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Lignin is the important constituent in the cell wall of

A. phloem

B. parenchyma

C. xylem

D. cambium

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Match the terms given in column I with their features given in column II and choose the correct option.
Column-IColumn-II
(Terms)(Features)
A. Fibres(i) Cells are living and thin walled with cellulosic cell wall, store food materials in the form of starch or fat
B. Sclereids(ii) Main water conductive cells of the pteridophytes and the gymnosperms
C. Tracheids(iii) Thick walled, elongated and pointed cells, generally occurring in groups
D. Vessels(iv) Long cylindrical tube like structure and cells are devoid of protoplasm. Characteristic feature of angiosperms
E. Xylem parenchyma(v) Reduced form of sclerenchyma cells with highly thickened lignified cellular walls that form small bundles of durable layers of tissue in most plants.

A. A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv), E - (v)

B. A - (iii), B - (v), C - (ii), D - (iv), E - (i)

C. A - (iii), B - (i), C - (v), D - (ii), E - (iv)

D. A - (v), B - (iv), C - (iii), D - (i), E - (ii)

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Which one of the followings option shows the correct labelling of the parts marked as A, B, C and D in the given figure a lenticel?

A. A Epidermis, B Secondary cortex, C Cork cambium, D Cork

B. A Pore, B Cork cambium, C Secondary cortex, D Cork

C. A Pore, B Cork, C Complimentary cells, D Cork cambium

D. A Epidermis, B Complimentary cells, C Cork cambium, D Secondary cortex

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T.S. of dicot leaf passing through the midrib is given below. Certain parts have been marked by alphabets (A to H). Choose the option showing their correct labelling.

A. A Epidermis, B Spongy mesophyll, C Palisade mesophyll, D Stomata, E Guard cells, F Phloem, G Metaxylem, H Protoxylem

B. A Epidermis, B Palisade mesophyll, C Spongy mesophyll, D Sub-stomatal cavity, E Stoma, F Phloem, G Xylem, H Bundle sheath

C. A Epidermis, B Palisade mesophyll, C Spongy mesophyll, D Stomata, E Guard cells, F Epidermis, G Xylem, H Phloem

D. A Epidermis, C Palisade mesophyll, C Spongy mesophyll, D Stomata, E Guard cells, F Phloem, G Metaxylem, H Protoxylem

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When we peel the skin of a potato tuber, we remove

A. periderm

B. epidermis

C. cuticle

D. leaves

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Match column-I with column-II and select the correct option from the codes given below.
Column-IColumn-II
A. SteleI. Innermost layer of cortex
B. EndodermisII. Suberin
C. Casparian stripsIII. All the tissues exterior to vascular cambium
D. BarkIV. All the tissues inner to endodermis

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

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

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

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

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Trees at sea do not have annual rings because

A. soil is sandy.

B. there is climatic variation.

C. there is no marked climatic variation.

D. there is enough moisture in the atmosphere.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Lenticels occur in most woody trees.

B. Sclerenchymatous cells are usually present in cortex.

C. The vascular tissue system is divided into three main zones- cortex, pericycle and pith.

D. The conjoint vascular bundles usually have the xylem located only on the outer side of the phloem.

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Choose the correct labelling of (A J) in the given figure of T.S. of monocot root.

A. A Root hair, B Epiblema, C Cortex, D Endodermis, E Passage cell, F Pericycle, G Pith, H Phloem, I Metaxylem.

B. A Root hair, B Epiblema, C Cortex, D Endodermis, E Passage cell, F Pith, G Pericycle, H Metaxylem, I Phloem.

C. A Root hair, B Epiblema, C Cortex, D Endodermis, E Pericycle, F Phloem, G Protoxylem, I Metaxylem

D. A Root hair, B Cortex, C Epiblema, D Pericycle, E Endodermis, F Pith, G Phloem, H Protoxylem, I Metaxylem

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Match the followings and choose the correct option
Column-IColumn-II
A. CuticleI. Guard cells
B. Bulliform cellsII. Outer layer
C. StomataIII. Waxy layer
D. EpidermisIV. Empty colourless cell

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

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

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

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

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Tissue(s) present in an annual ring is/are

A. secondary xylem and phloem.

B. primary xylem and phloem.

C. secondary xylem only.

D. primary phloem and secondary xylem.

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Cork cambium and vascular cambium are

A. the parts of secondary xylem and phloem.

B. the parts of pericycle.

C. lateral meristems.

D. apical meristems.

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As secondary growth proceeds, in a dicot stem, the thickness of

A. sapwood increases.

B. heartwood increase.

C. both sapwood and heartwood increases.

D. both sapwood and heartwood remains the same.

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The vessel elements of angiosperms differ from other elements of xylem in having

A. simple pits on their radial walls.

B. bordered pits on their lateral walls.

C. simple and bordered pits on their end walls.

D. simple perforation on their end walls.

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Which type of plant tissue is being described by the given statements?
  1. It consists of long, narrow cells with thick and lignified cell walls having a few or numerous pits.
  2. They are dead and without protoplasts.
  3. On the basis of variation in form, structure, origin and development, it may be either fibres or sclereids.
  4. It provides mechanical support to organs.

A. Parenchyma

B. Sclerenchyma

C. Collenchyma

D. Chlorenchyma

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Sclerenchyma usually___________and_____________ protoplasts.

A. live, without

B. dead, with

C. live, with

D. dead, without

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In the given figure of phloem tissue, identify the marked part (A, B and C) which help in maintaining the pressure gradient
in the sieve tubes.

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. None of the above

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The apical meristem of the root is present

A. in all the roots.

B. only in radicals.

C. only in tap roots.

D. only in adventitious roots.

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Main function of lenticel is

A. transpiration

B. guttation

C. gaseous exchange

D. both (a) & (c)

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A narrow layer of thin walled cells found between phloem/ bark and wood of a dicot is

A. cork cambium

B. vascular cambium

C. endodermis

D. both (a) & (c)

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Identify the types of simple tissue indicated by A, B, C and D and their function.

A. A Parenchyma, Photosynthesis, Storage and Secretion.

B. B Sclerenchyma Scleriods; Transport food material

C. C Collenchyma; Provides mechanical support to organs.

D. D Sclerenchyma Fibres; Provide Mechanical support to the growing parts of the plant such as young stem and petiole of a leaf.

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T.S. of dicot stem is given below, certain parts have been marked by alphabets (A I). Choose the option which shows their correct labelling.

A. A Epidermis, B Epidermal hair, C Parenchyma, D Starch sheath, E Hypodermis (collenchyma), F Vascular bundle, G Bundle cap, H Medulla or pith, I Medullary rays

B. A Epidermal hair, B Epidermis, C Hypodermis (collenchyma), D Parenchyma, E Endoderm is (Starch Sheath), F Pericycle, G Vascular bundle, H Medullary rays, I Medulla or pith

C. A Epidermal hair, B Epidermis, C Hypodermis (collenchyma), D Starch sheath, E Parenchyma, F Vascular bundle, G Bundle cap, H Medulla or pith, I Medullary rays

D. A Epidermal hair, B Epidermis, C Parenchyma, D Hypodermis (collenchyma), E Starch sheath, F Vascular bundle, G Bundle cap, H Medulla or pith, I Medullary rays

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Read the following statements and answer the question.
  1. Cambium is very active and produces a large number of xylary elements having vessels with wider cavities.
  2. It is also called early wood.
  3. It is lighter in colour and has lower density.

Which type of wood is described by the above statements?

A. Sap wood

B. Heart wood

C. Spring wood

D. Autumn wood

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A piece of wood having no vessels (trachea) must be belonged to

A. teak

B. mango

C. pine

D. palm

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Read the following statements and answer the question.
  1. It has a sclerenchymatous hypodermis, a large number of scattered vascular bundles and a large parenchymatous ground tissue.
  2. Vascular bundles are conjoint and closed.
  3. Peripheral vascular bundles are generally smaller than the centrally located ones.
  4. Phloem parenchyma is absent, and water- containing cavities are present within the vascular bundles.

Which plant anatomy is being described by the above statements?

A. Dicotyledonous root

B. Monocotyledonous root

C. Dicotyledonous stem

D. Monocotyledonous stem