Q.1
In which of the following, petals show valvate aestivation:
  • a) China rose.
  • b) Cassia.
  • c) Mustard.
  • d) Pea.
Q.2
Pappus is the modification of:
  • a) Bract.
  • b) Corolla.
  • c) Stamen.
  • d) Calyx.
Q.3
A - Which one of the option shows the correct labelling of the parts marked as A, B, C and D in a typical structure of dicotyledonous seeds?
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  • a) A - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Radicle, D - Cotyledon, E - Plumule
  • b) A - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Plumule, D - Cotyledon, E - Radicle
  • c) A - Micropyle, B - Hilum, C - Plumule, D - Cotyledon, E - Radicle
  • d) A - Hilum, B - Micropyle, C - Plumule, D - Radicle, E – Cotyledon
Q.4
The flower is the reproductive unit in the ___________ meant for ___________ reproduction.
  • a) angiosperms and sexual
  • b) gymnosperms and sexual
  • c) algae and asexual
  • d) pteridophytes and asexual
Q.5
Roots develop from parts of the plant other than radicle are called
  • a) tap roots
  • b) fibrous roots
  • c) adventitious roots
  • d) nodular roots
Q.6
Unifoliate leaf is found in: (BHU2002)
  • a) Pea
  • b) Citrus
  • c) Royal palm
  • d) Oil palm
Q.7
Select the floral formula of an actinomorphic, bisexual, hypogynous flower with five united sepals, five free petals, five free stamens and two united carpels with superior ovary:
  • a) ⊕ ⚥ K(5) C5A5G(2).
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  • b) ⊕ ⚥ K(5) C5A5G(2)¯
  • c) ⊕ ⚥ K2+2C4A2+4G(2).
  • d)
Q.8
Which among the following sentence is wrong about a hypogynous flower?
  • a) The thalamus is dome/convex shaped, so ovary at the top of the thalamus, other whorls are starting below the gynoecium.
  • b) The ovary is superior in position.
  • c) Hypogynous condition more primitive than epigynous condition.
  • d) Hypogynous flowers are found in the families: Fabaceae, Asteraceae and Rubiaceae.
Q.9
Ginger, turmeric, Canna, water lily, some ferns and any aroids possess a prostate thickened stem with distinct nodes, internodes, buds and scale leaves, which creeps horizontally under the ground called:
  • a) Stem tuber.
  • b) Corm.
  • c) Bulb.
  • d) Rhizome.
Q.10
The fruits and seeds which are sticky, have different types of outgrowths and are capable of undergoing
  • a) Forced zoochory.
  • b) Compensated zoochory
  • c) Hydrochory
  • d) Anemochory
Q.11
Sessile and hermaphrodite flowers arranged in acropetal succession are found in:
  • a) Spadix.
  • b) Corymb.
  • c) Spike.
  • d) Raceme.
Q.12
The fruit is chambered, developed from the inferior ovary and seed is within succulent testa in:
  • a) Pomegranate.
  • b) pineapple.
  • c) Guava.
  • d) Cucumber.
Q.13
Find out the correctly matched pair regarding the placentation type and the example in which it is represented in:
  • a) Marginal – Tomato.
  • b) Axile – Pea.
  • c) Parietal – Primrose.
  • d) Basal – Marigold.
Q.14
Which of the following statements are true regarding tendrils?
  • a) They develop from axillary buds.
  • b) Helps the plant to climb.
  • c) They are slender and spirally coiled.
  • d) All of these.
Q.15
Verticillate leaves are seen in:
  • a) Nerium.
  • b) Calotropis.
  • c) Ixora.
  • d) Both (B) and (C).
Q.16
Identify the type of phyllotaxy present in sunflower, guava and Alstonia:
  • a) Opposite, alternate, whorled.
  • b) Whorled, alternate, opposite.
  • c) Alternate, whorled, opposite.
  • d) Alternate, opposite, whorled.
Q.17
Potatoes are borne on :
  • a) Primary roots
  • b) axil of scaly leaves
  • c) Lateral roots
  • d) Adventitious roots
Q.18
Stem is very much reduced in:
  • a) Tuber
  • b) Bulb
  • c) Corm
  • d) Rhizome
Q.19
Red root is name of:
  • a) Carrot
  • b) Sweet potato
  • c) Potato
  • d) Beet root
Q.20
Smallest dicotyledonous parasitic plant of the world is: (JIPMER 1997)
  • a) Coryadalis nana
  • b) Primulaminutissina
  • c) Arcethobiumminustissimum
  • d) Marsilea minuta
Q.21
Inflorescence is :
  • a) Number of flower present on an axis
  • b) Arrangement of flowers on an axis
  • c) Method of the opening of flower
  • d) Type of flower borne on peduncle
Q.22
From the life cycle point of view the most important part of a plants is:
  • a) Flower
  • b) Leaf
  • c) Stem
  • d) Stem
Q.23
Pappus is a modification of :
  • a) Calyx
  • b) Corolla
  • c) Stamens
  • d) Gynoecium
Q.24
A phyllode is a modified: (Kerala CET 2004)
  • a) leaf
  • b) stem
  • c) root
  • d) branch
Q.25
Tallest gymnosperm : (AFMC 2006)
  • a) sequoia
  • b) Eucalyptus
  • c) Pinus
  • d) Rannuncoulus
Q.26
Which one of the following statements is correct? (A.I.P.M.T. 2011)
  • a) In tomato ,fruit is capsule
  • b) Seeds of orchids have oil –rich endosperm
  • c) Placentation in primrose is basal
  • d) Flower of tulip is a modified shoot.
Q.27
Which one of the following is not fruit?
  • a) Cabbage
  • b) Apple
  • c) Watermelon
  • d) Tomato
Q.28
What is the edible part in coconut?
  • a) Entire seed
  • b) Fruit wall
  • c) Endosperm
  • d) None of the above
Q.29
Sessile flowers of only one sex are found in the inflorescence are called:
  • a) Spadix.
  • b) Catkin.
  • c) Achene.
  • d) Panicle.
Q.30
Which one of the following structure is not associated with gynoecium?
  • a) Ovary
  • b) Style
  • c) Stigma
  • d) Filament
Q.31
Which of the following plants is growing in swampy areas, where many roots come out of the ground and grow vertically upwards?
  • a) Potato
  • b) Opuntia
  • c) Rhizophora
  • d) Grass
Q.32
Which of the following fruit is not matched with its edible part?
  • a) Coconut – Endosperm.
  • b) Pomegranate – Seeds.
  • c) Apple – Ovary wall.
  • d) Mulberry – inflorescence.
Q.33
When stamens are fused by their anthers and the filaments are free, the condition is called:
  • a) Monadelphous.
  • b) Synandrous.
  • c) Syngenesious.
  • d) Epipetalous.
Q.34
Imbricate aestivation is found in:
  • a) Calotropis
  • b) Cassia.
  • c) Cotton.
  • d) Lady’s finger.
Q.35
Palmately compound leaves are found in:
  • a) Neem.
  • b) Acacia.
  • c) Cassia.
  • d) Silk cotton.
Q.36
A scar on the seed coat through which the developing seeds attached to the fruit is called as ________.
  • a) testa
  • b) Tegmen
  • c) Hilum
  • d) Micropyle
Q.37
Cladode' is a characteristic morphological feature of
  • a) Asparagus and Ruscus
  • b) Casuarina and Opuntia
  • c) Cladophora and Cactus
  • d) Citrus and Euphorbia
Q.38
The distinct features of Fabaceae are:
  • a) Diadelphous, zygomorphic and monocarpellary.
  • b) Actinomorphic, monocarpellary and monadelphous.
  • c) Zygomorphic, monocarpellary and monadelphous.
  • d) Actinomorphic, monocarpellary and diadelphous.
Q.39
A green leaf like modified aerial stems/branches with a single internode is called:
  • a) Phyllode.
  • b) Phylloclade.
  • c) Cladode.
  • d) Bulbils.
Q.40
Identify the correct combination:
  • a) Datura – Solanaceae – Epipetalous stamens.
  • b) Allium – Solanaceae – tricarpellary gynoecium.
  • c) Petunia – Solanaceae – Didynamous condition.
  • d) Crotalaria – Fabaceae – Diadelphous stamen.
Q.41
S: In caryopsis the pericarp and seed coat are fused and form a ‘hull’ R: Tridex and vernonia are example of caryopsis
  • a) S and R both are true, where R is definition of S
  • b) S and R both are true, where R is not reason of S
  • c) S is true, R is false
  • d) S is false , R is true
Q.42
Choose correct option by giving diagram:
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  • a) C- vexillary, D- Quincuncial , E- Imbricate
  • b) C- vexillary , D- Imbricate , E- Quincuncial,
  • c) C-Imbricate , D-Quincuncial, E-vexillary
  • d) C- Imbricate , D- vexillary , E-Quincuncial
Q.43
Labeling ‘p’ in root section
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  • a) Velamen tissue
  • b) Meristemaictissus
  • c) Growth tissue
  • d) Fleshy tissue
Q.44
Match list I with II types of leaves
List I List II
(p) leaf included with in seed I scaly leaf
(q) small or papery leaf II bract
(r) stamen and Carpel III seed leaf
(s) which a flower develops is IV soprophylls
  • a) P= III; Q= I ; R= IV ; S= II
  • b) P= I; Q= III ; R= II; S= IV
  • c) P= III; Q= IV; R= I; S= II
  • d) P= III; Q= II R= I S= IV
Q.45
Which of the following pairs is not correct? (J & k, 2004)
  • a) Corymb - Candytuft
  • b) Capitulum - sunflower
  • c) Catkin – Mulberry
  • d) Raceme – Wheat
Q.46
Geocarpic fruit is : (AIPMT 2002)
  • a) Potato
  • b) Pea nut
  • c) Onion
  • d) Garlic
Q.47
The hairs present in maize corn cob are: (AIPMT,2000,2006)
  • a) Styles
  • b) Stigma
  • c) Seed hairs
  • d)Modified hairs of bracts
Q.48
Flower in which only set of one essential organ develops are call: (Kerala,PMT,04)
  • a) Unisexual
  • b) Monoecious
  • c) Dioecious
  • d) Polygamous
Q.49
When the stem or its branch ends into floral bus:
  • a) Vegetative growth starts
  • b) Reproductive growth starts
  • c) Lateral branch is given out
  • d) Apical growth is stimulated
Q.50
_____ are the vegetative organs of the flowering plants:
  • a) Root ,stem, flower
  • b) Leaves ,stem, fruits
  • c) Roots, leaves, flowers
  • d) Roots, stem, leaves
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