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201.

Which of the following may be used in the reclaimation of soil?A. MycoplasmaB. MethanogensC. NostocD. E.coli

Answer» Correct Answer - C
202.

Which of the following is a vascular cryptogamA. CedrusB. EquisetumC. GinkgoD. Marchantia

Answer» Correct Answer - B
203.

In thallophyta main plant body is :-A. GametophyteB. SporophyteC. Diploid plant bodyD. Leafy plant body

Answer» Correct Answer - C
204.

Embryo is not formed in thallophyta due to :-A. Zygotic meiosisB. Zygotic mitosisC. Sporangial meiosisD. Gametic meiosis.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
205.

Sexual reproduction in Thallophyta takes place by :-A. IsogamyB. AnisogamyC. OogamyD. Any of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - D
206.

Which of the following order of gymnosperme is totally become extinct ?A. CycadalesB. GinkgoalesC. GnetalesD. Cycadofilicales

Answer» Correct Answer - D
207.

Among the following plant group which has independent gametophyte and sporophytes?A. BryophytaB. PteridophytaC. GymnospermsD. Angiosperms

Answer» Correct Answer - B
208.

Match the contents of column-I with those of column-II

Answer» Correct Answer - D
209.

Organisms called Methanogens are most abundant in aA. Hot springB. Sulpher rocjkC. Cattle yardD. Polluted stream

Answer» Correct Answer - C
210.

The antibiotic penicillian affects bacterium to stop:-A. Protein synthesisB. Cell wall synthesisC. DNA replicationD. Plasmamembrane synthesis

Answer» Correct Answer - B
211.

Thermococcus, Methanobacterium exemplify,A. Bacteria whose DNA is relaxed or positively supercoiled but which have a cytoskeleton as well as mitochondriaB. Bacteria that contains a cytoskeletoon and ribosomesC. Archaebacteria that contain protein homologous to eukaryotic core histonesD. Archaebacteria that lack any histones resembling those found in eukaryoes but whose DNA is negatively supercoiled.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
212.

Which group is largest in gymnosperms ?A. CycadalesB. GnetalesC. ConiferalesD. cordaitales

Answer» Correct Answer - C
213.

Which of the following unicellular algae reproduce by auxospores, have silicified cell wall and store food in the form of fats, leucosine and chrysolaminarin ?A. DiatomsB. Red AlgaeC. DinoflagellatesD. Euglenoids

Answer» Correct Answer - A
214.

An organism used as a biofertilizer for raising soyabean crop is:-A. AzotobacterB. AzospirilliumC. RhizobiumD. Nostoc

Answer» Correct Answer - C
215.

Which one of the following has haplontic life cycleA. WheatB. FunariaC. PolytrichumD. Ustilago

Answer» Correct Answer - D
216.

Viruses haveA. DNA enclosed in a protein coatB. Prokaryotic nucleusC. Single chromosomesD. Both DNA and RNA

Answer» Correct Answer - A
217.

Professor K.C.Mehta is known for his contribution in :-A. BryologyB. Plant physiologyC. VirologyD. Plant pathology

Answer» Correct Answer - D
218.

The sac fungi belongs to :-A. AscomycetesB. BasidiomycetesC. PhycomycetesD. Deuteromycetes

Answer» Correct Answer - A
219.

Ergot fungi belongs to :-A. AscomycetesB. BasidiomycetesC. PhycomycetesD. Deuteromycetes

Answer» Correct Answer - A
220.

For Bryophytes, select the incorrect statement in the following:A. the plant body of liverworts is thalloid and erect.B. Mosses have upright, slender axis bearing spirally arranged leaves.C. Spores germinate to form gametophyteD. The zygote produces a sporophyte.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
221.

Find the incorrect match:-

Answer» Correct Answer - C
222.

Select incorrect statement about fungi?A. The cell walls are composed of chittin and polysaccharidesB. These are heterotrophic organismsC. They are autotrophic organismD. They are absorptive in nature

Answer» Correct Answer - C
223.

Typhoid and tetanus are caused by:-A. BacteriaB. VirusC. ViroidsD. Fungi

Answer» Correct Answer - A
224.

Orange rot is caused byA. BacteriumB. fungusC. CitrusD. Mycoplasma

Answer» Correct Answer - B
225.

Assertion: Chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria play a great rolie in recycling nutrients like nitrogen, posphorous, iron and sulphur. Reason: Chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria oxidise various inorganic substances to obtain energy.A. If both assertion and Reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.D. If both Assertion and Reason are False.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
226.

Free living nitrogen-fixing bacteria are found in-A. AirB. SoilC. Root nodulesD. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - B
227.

The bacteria which are associated with some plant roots nad fix atmosphere nitrogen are:-A. AzotobacterB. E.coliC. RhizobiumD. Pseudomonos

Answer» Correct Answer - C
228.

Vessels and Companion cells are characteristics ofA. PteridophytaB. GnetumC. EphedraD. Angiosperm

Answer» Correct Answer - D
229.

Most of the gymnosperms haveA. Both archegonia and antheridiaB. Antheridia but no archegoniaC. Archegonia but no antheridiaD. No antheridia or archegonia

Answer» Correct Answer - C
230.

Protonema and prothallus are respectively:-A. Diploid and HaploidB. Diploid and DiploidC. Haploid nad DiploidD. Haploid and Haploid

Answer» Correct Answer - D
231.

Refer following figures to answer the forthcoming practical questions A group of freely interbreeding organisms constituteA. SpeciesB. GenusC. FamilyD. Taxon

Answer» Correct Answer - A
232.

ICBN stands forA. Indian code of Botanical NomenclatureB. Indian Congress of Biological NamesC. International Code of Botanical NomenclatureD. International Congress of Biological Names

Answer» Correct Answer - C
233.

Megasporangium is equivalent to:A. OvuleB. Embryo sacC. FruitD. Nucellus

Answer» Correct Answer - A
234.

Isogamous condition with non-flagallated gametes is found in:A. FucusB. ChlamydomonasC. SpirogyraD. Volvox

Answer» Correct Answer - C
235.

Green algae are consists as ancestors of higher plants due to their resemblance with higher plants in :-A. PigmentsB. Cell wallC. Stored foodD. All of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - D
236.

Harmful activity of Blue green algae is :-A. DenitrificationB. Water-bloomC. Increase alkalinity of soilD. Decrease fertility of soil

Answer» Correct Answer - B
237.

Which plant group is exclusively perennial ?A. DicotsB. FernsC. GymnospermsD. Monocots

Answer» Correct Answer - C
238.

Organism of which kingdom feed like animals and perform photosynthesis like plants :-A. MoneraB. ProtistaC. MycotaD. Animalia

Answer» Correct Answer - B
239.

Which group of plants is exclusively arborescent (woody) ?A. PteridophytaB. DicotsC. GymnospermsD. Monocots

Answer» Correct Answer - C
240.

Modern day (Advanced) plants are :-A. MonocotsB. DicotsC. GnetalesD. Ferns

Answer» Correct Answer - A
241.

Some hyperthermophilic organisms that grow in highly acidic `(pH2)` habitats belong to the two groupsA. Liverwoods and yeastsB. Eubacteria and archaeaC. Cyanobacteria and diatomsD. Protists and mosses

Answer» Correct Answer - B
242.

Assertion: Alage can bridge the gap between demand and supply of proteinaceous diet, worldwide. Reason: Chlorella and Spirullina are unicellular proteinaceous food suppliment.A. If both assertion and Reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.D. If both Assertion and Reason are False.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
243.

A dinoflagellate which is also known as sea ghost.A. EuglenaB. CeratiumC. NoctilucaD. Gonyaulax

Answer» Correct Answer - C
244.

Female sex organ of algae is called :-A. CarpelB. OogoniumC. ArchegoniaD. Oosphere

Answer» Correct Answer - B
245.

In bacteria, plasmid is:-A. Extra chromosomal materialB. Main DNAC. Non functional DNAD. Repetative gene

Answer» Correct Answer - A
246.

Nitrifying bacteria:-A. Oxidize ammonia to nitratesB. Convert free nitrogen to nitrogen compoundsC. Convert proteins into ammoniaD. Reduce nitrates to free nitrogen

Answer» Correct Answer - A
247.

Gymnosperms include:A. Medium sized treesB. Tall treeC. ShrubsD. All the above

Answer» Correct Answer - D
248.

In gymnosperms the pollen chamber representsA. The microsporangium in which pollen grains developB. A cell in the pollen grain in which the sperms are formedC. A cavity in the ovule in which pollen grains are stored after pollinationD. An opening in the megagametophyte through which the pollen tube approaches the egg.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
249.

Which of the following platn form seed and have pollen tube ?A. AngiospermB. PteridophytesC. GymnospermD. Siphonogamous plants

Answer» Correct Answer - D
250.

Match the column I with column II A. i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-dB. i-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-cC. i-a, ii-d, iii-c, iv-bD. i-c, ii-a, iii-b, iv-d

Answer» Correct Answer - A