Question (1) – Which amongst the following options contains mismatched pair?
a) Direct elongation of radicle – Primary roots
b) Root systems originating from the stem’s base – Fibrous roots
c) Roots not arising from the radicles – Stilt Roots
d) Constitution of primary roots and its branches – Tap root system
Question (2) – Which of the following is incorrect pair?
a) Tendrils-Peas
b) Phylloclade- Australian acacia
c) Spines – Cacti
d) Fleshy leaves – Garlic
Question (3) – Apical meristems are present at the –
a) tips of roots
b) tips of shoots
c) lateral sides of roots and shoots
d) both a and b
Question (4) – The drug ‘Belladona’ is obtained from-
a) Atropa
b) Rauwolfia
c) Solanum
d) Capsicum
Question (5) – Which of the following represents the edible part of the fruit of Litchi?
a) Endocarp
b) Pericarp
c) Juicy aril
d) Mesocarp
Question (6) – The floral organs arise from?
a) Mother axis
b) Thalamus
c) Root
d) Pedicel
Question (7) – Choose the incorrect pair –
a) Main water transporting elements in flowering plants – Tracheids and vessels
b) Characteristic feature of angiosperms – Xylem fibre
c) First formed Xylem elements – Protoxylem
d) Later formec primary xylem elements – Metaxylem
Question (8) – Cells of collenchyma have thickened corners due to the deposition of –
a) cellulose
b) hemicellulose
c) pectin
d) All of these
Question (9) – Simple permanent living tissue, which is made up of thin walled isodiametric cells is called-
a) parenchyma tissue
b) collenchyma tissue
c) sclerenchyma tissue
d) meristematic tissue
Question (10) – Companion cells are closely associated with –
a) sieve elements
b) vessel elements
c) trichomes
d) guard cells
Question (11) – Which of the following statements is not correct –
a) Undergrounds stems of turmeric, zamikand and Colocasia modifies to store food
b) Stem tendrils develop from the internodes of stem
c) Thorns in Citrus and Bougainvillea are modified axillary buds
d) Stem tendrils help cucumber and watermelon plants to climb
Question (12) – Twisted aestivation is found in
a) Malvaceae
b) Asteraceae
c) Fabaceae
d) Mimosoideae
Result: 1. (c), 2. (b), 3. (d), 4. (a), 5. (c), 6. (b), 7. (b), 8. (d), 9. (a), 10. (a), 11. (b), 12. (a)
