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1501.

Floar features are chiefly used in angiosperms identification becauseA. flower are of verious coloursB. flowes can be safetly perssedC. reproductive parts are more stable and conservative than vegetative partsD. flowers are nice to work with

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Vegetative parts are relatively less stable and exhibit changes due to the environmental factors quite readily. On the other hand, floral features are more conservative and can be relied upon. On the basis of reproductive parts of different flowers Linnaeus classified plants into different groups
1502.

Floar features are chiefly used in angiosperms identification becauseA. Flowers can be safely pressedB. Reproductive parts are more stable and conservative than vegetative partsC. Flowers are nice to work withD. Flowers are of various colours

Answer» Correct Answer - B
1503.

A dicot plant lacking cotyledons isA. CuscutaB. SantalumC. LodoiceaD. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - A
1504.

Assertion : The two cotyledons in seed are embryonic leaves Reason : The embryo contains radicle and plumule.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertionB. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not a correct explanation of the assertionC. If the assertion is true but reason is falseD. If both the assertion and reason are false

Answer» Correct Answer - B
1505.

A typical angiosperm flower consists of four floral parts. Give the names of the floral parts and their arrangements sequentially.

Answer» Calyx Corolla, Androecium and Gynoecium.
1506.

Select the correct pair of answers in which the former represents the set of characters present in Poinsettia and the latter in the pair represent the set of characters present in casuarina Study the following table. `{:("(i)",underset("aerial setm")("Modified"),underset(underset("acropetally")("flowers develop"))("Unisexual"),underset(underset("pollen tube")("entry of"))("Chalazal")),("(ii)",underset("achlamydeous")("Flowers"),underset(underset("same length")("all flowers are of"))("Pedicels of the"),underset("false whorl")("Presence of")),("(iii)",underset(underset("a cup")("bracts forming"))("Cohesion of"),underset(underset("flower")("opening"))("Centrifugal"),underset("many")("Males flowers")),("(iv)",underset(underset(underset("sprial manner")("one side in a"))("formation on"))("Flower"),underset("rachilla")("Presence"),underset(underset(underset("flowerless")("Penduncle is"))("of the"))("Terminal part")):}`A. (ii),(iii)B. (i),(ii)C. (iv),(iii)D. (iii),(i)

Answer» Correct Answer - D
1507.

In which of the following the seed germinates and still attached with the main plantA. MangoB. RhizophoraC. NeemD. Coconut

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Rhizophora is a mangrove plant and vivipary is found in it.
1508.

The seeds which have no separate endosperm:A. maizeB. onionC. riceD. bean

Answer» Correct Answer - A
1509.

Find the correct answers : For germination of angiospermic seeds 1 On hydration the seed germinates showing increased enzyme activity 2 Respiration rate of germinating seeds increases alongwith increased enzymatic acitivity 3 Increase in respiratory rate continues till senescence 4 Rate of enzymatic activity increasesA. a , b and cB. a and bC. b and dD. a and c

Answer» Correct Answer - B
1510.

Find the correct answers : Seeds have separate endosperm (a) Maize (b) Onion (c) Rice (d) BeanA. a , b and cB. a and bC. b and dD. a and c

Answer» Correct Answer - A
1511.

In maize seed, the outer covering of endosperm is proteinaceous and called as (1) Scutellum (2) Pericarp (3) Aleurone layer (4) Coleoptile

Answer» Correct Answer - Aleurone layer
1512.

Identify the characters of plant where 8-nucleate embryo sac was first studied by strasburger (a) Micropyle, chalaza and funiculus in same vertical line (b) Both unisexual and bisexual flowers on same plant (c) Filiform apparatus conducts food from endsoperm to egg apparatus (d) Long funiculus coils like watch spring around the ovule.A. a , b and cB. a and bC. b and dD. a and c

Answer» Correct Answer - B
1513.

Scutellum of Maize/Caryopsis isA. CotyledonB. EndospermC. TegmenD. Testa

Answer» Correct Answer - A
1514.

In the monocotyledonous seeds the endosperm is separated from the embryo by a distinct layer known as or The outermost proteinaceous layer of endosperm of maize grain is calledA. TestaB. TegmenC. Aleurone layerD. Scutellum

Answer» Correct Answer - D
1515.

In the monocotyledonous seeds the endosperm is separated from the embryo by a distinct layer known as or The outermost proteinaceous layer of endosperm of maize grain is calledA. EpidermisB. PericarpC. TunicaD. Aleurone

Answer» Correct Answer - D
1516.

Radial symmetry is found in the flowers ofA. BrassicaB. TrifoliumC. PisumD. Cassia

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The Brassica flower can be cut into two equal halves from any plane. So, it shows the radial symmetry. These flowers are referred to as actinomorphic flowers.
Other flowers given in the option (Trifolium, Pisum and Cassisa) can be cut into two equal halves only at one plane so they are called zygomorphie flowers. These three flowers belong to family Fabaceae.
1517.

Radial symmetry is found in flowers ofA. CassiaB. ChilliC. GulmohurD. Canne

Answer» Correct Answer - B
1518.

Radial symmetry is found in the flowers ofA. CassiaB. BrassicaC. TrifoliumD. Pisum

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Radial symmetry is found in flowers like mustard Datura, Chilli.
1519.

Assertion:Thy cymose type of infloscence has limited growth. Reason:In cymose inflorescence the main axis terminates in a flower.A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If assertion and reason are false.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Cymose influrescence is the name of determinate or definite inflorescence in which the tip of the main axis terminates in a flower and further growth continues by one more lateral branches which also behave like the main axis. The arrangement of flowers is either basipetal or centrifugal.
1520.

Seeds of the orchids areA. Large and heavyB. Light and dryC. Minute and stickyD. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - D
The orchids seeds (0.004 gm) are smallest in Angiosperms. These are small, dry and light and can be carried by wind to over 1000 km.
1521.

Assertion:In some flowers like lily, perianth is a term used when calyx and corolla are not distinct. Reason:Calyx and corolla are the reproductive organs.A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.C. If assertion is true but reason is false.D. If assertion and reason are false.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Sepals or calyx and petals or corolla are nonessential or accessory floral organs or floral leaves which do not take any direct part in sexual reproduction.
1522.

Assertionb : Epiphyllous condition is found in the flowers of lily Reason : In lily, stamens are attached to the perianth.A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertionB. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertionC. If assertion is true but reason is falseD. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Epiphyllous condition is found in the flowers of lily because in lily, stamens are attached to the perianth.
1523.

Mark the incorrect option (w.r.t. Floral formula of lily family)A. `A_((6))`B. `underset(+)(o)`C. `G_((3))`D. `o+`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
1524.

Perianth occurs in familyA. SolanaceaeB. FabaceaeC. BrassicaceaeD. Liliaceae

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Perianth occurs in family Liliaceae
1525.

The placenta is attached to the developing seed near theA. TestaB. HilumC. MicropyleD. Chalaza

Answer» Correct Answer - D
1526.

A drupe develops inA. wheatB. peaC. tomatoD. mango

Answer» Correct Answer - B
1527.

In which of the following fruits is the edible part the arilA. LitchiB. AppleC. MangoD. Banana

Answer» Correct Answer - A
1528.

Which one of the following is oil seedA. SunflowerB. HibiscusC. MarigoldD. Rose

Answer» Correct Answer - A
1529.

The hardest part of drupe isA. MesocarpB. EndocarpC. PericarpD. Epicarp

Answer» Correct Answer - B
1530.

In which of the following fruits is the edible part the arilA. OrangeB. LitchiC. Custard appleD. Pomegranate

Answer» Correct Answer - B
1531.

Which one is monocot albuminous seedA. MaizeB. WheatC. RiceD. All the above

Answer» Correct Answer - D
1532.

Which of the following correctly represents the type of fruits given A. 1. Berry , 2. Caryopsis , 3. Drupe , 4. Sorosis , 5. AggregateB. 2. Berry , 3. Caryopsis , 4. Drupe , 1. Sorosis , 5. AggregateC. 2. Berry , 3. Caryopsis , 4. Drupe , 5. Legume , 1. AggregateD. 2. Berry , 3. Caryopsis , 4. Drupe , 1. Sorosis , 5. Legume

Answer» Correct Answer - D
1533.

The diagram represent the L.S of monocot seed. Choose the correct combinaion of labelling A. (A) Alerone layer (B) Scutellum (C) Coleoptile (D) ColeorhizaB. (A) Seed coat (B) Scutellum (C) Coleptile (D) ColeorhizaC. (A) Epithelium (B) Scutellum (C) Coleoptile (D) ColeorhizaD. (A) Endosperm (B) Scutellum (C) Coleoptile (D) Coleorhiza

Answer» Correct Answer - D
1534.

Stem is modfied into cladode in or One of single intermodal branches are found inA. CasuarinaB. AsparagusC. OpintiaD. Euphorbia

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Cladode are somewhat similar to phylloclade with the difference that cladode may be made up of only one internode e.g., Asparagus (Satavar) or two internodes e.g., Ruscus.
1535.

Cladode isA. One internode long modified stem capable of photosynthesisB. A specialized reproductive shootC. Flattened green stem of unlimited growthD. A perennial fleshy underground stem

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Cladode is one internode long modified stem capable of photosynthesis.
1536.

The plant with aerily modified stem as cladode isA. asparagusB. casuarinaC. calamusD. epiphyllum

Answer» Correct Answer - A
1537.

The modified aerial swollen stem developed either form a vegetative bud or a flower bud isA. cladodeB. stem tendrilsC. phyllocladeD. bulbil

Answer» Correct Answer - D
1538.

Choose the incorrect match pairA. bauganivellea - phyllcladeB. lilium bulbifora - bulbC. amorphophallus - cormD. dioscorea - bulbil

Answer» Correct Answer - A
1539.

The lowermost part of a leaf born on to the node of stem isA. mesopodiumB. epipodiumC. hypopodiumD. stylopodium

Answer» Correct Answer - C
1540.

EX stiputae leaves are found inA. salanaceaseB. brassicaceaseC. fabaceaeD. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - A
1541.

In……. The adjacent stipules of two opposite leaves are fusedA. ixoraB. hibiscusC. lathyrusD. pisum

Answer» Correct Answer - A
1542.

In which of the followg plants lamina consiss of a number of midribs arising from the top of the petiole ?A. carica papayaB. syzgiumC. mangiferaD. ficus

Answer» Correct Answer - A
1543.

Embryo axis above the cotyledon is called asA. HypocotylB. FunicleC. EpicotylD. Raphe

Answer» Correct Answer - C
1544.

Endosperm is completely consumed by the developing embryo inA. CoconutB. PeaC. MaizeD. Castor

Answer» Correct Answer - B
1545.

In Hibiscus rosa-sinensis three is an additional floral whorl known asA. involucreB. spathuyC. epicllyxD. calyx

Answer» Correct Answer - C
1546.

A beautiful whorl which encloses whole of the inflorescence isA. bractB. spadixC. appendixD. involucre

Answer» Correct Answer - D
1547.

The most dominant plants of present day vegetation areA. ThallophytesB. BryophytesC. Flowering plantsD. Pterdophytes

Answer» Correct Answer - C
1548.

Potato is (underground) stem because itA. possess axillary buds (eyes)B. lacks chlorophyllC. does not bear rootsD. contain reserve food

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Potato is (underground) stem because it possesses axillary buds (eyes)
1549.

Potato is (underground) stem because itA. Possesses axillary buds (Eyes)B. Lacks not bear rootsC. Does not bear rootsD. Contain reserve food

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Potato is (underground) stem because on the surface of potato many axillary buds or eyes are formed which are capable of growing into new plant.
1550.

Bud associated with the underground stem of potato isA. AxillaryB. ApicalC. AdventitiousD. internodal

Answer» Correct Answer - A