Diversity in the Living World

Exercise - I The Living World

1. Match column-I with column-II and select the 7. Growth cannot be taken as a defining
correct option :- property of living organisms because
Column-I Column-II (1) All living organism do not show growth.
(a) Family (i) tuberosum (2) Non-iving things also grow from inside.
(b) Kingdom (ii) Polymoniales (3) Non-living things also grow from outside.
(c) Order (iii) Solanum
(4) Some living organism does not exhibit the
(d) Specific epithet (iv) Plantae
process of reproduction.
(e) Genus (v) Solanaceae
(1) (a)–v, (b)–iv, (c)–ii, (d)–i, (e)–iii BLW175
(2) (a)–v, (b)–iv, (c)–i, (d)–iii, (e)–ii 8. The isolated metabolic reaction outside the
(3) (a)–i, (b)–ii, (c)–iii, (d)–v, (e)–iv body of an organism, performed in a test tube
(4) (a)–ii, (b)–i, (c)–iii, (d)–iv, (e)–v (in-vitro) is :-
BLW169 (1) Living
2. System of classification of angiosperms or (2) Non-living
plants which is based on maximum number of (3) Neither living nor non-living
existing phenotypic characters is :-
(4) Either living or non-living
(1) Artificial system BLW176
(2) Natural nonphylogenetic system
9. Which of the following is a defining property
(3) nonphylogenetic system
of all living organisms :-
(4) Natural sexual system
BLW170 (1) Reproduction (2) Growth
3. Choose the correct option from following :- (3) Consciousness (4) Self consciousness
(1) Mangifera, is a name of species BLW177
(2) Polymoniales, is a name of family 10. From the given below list, how many are taxa.
(3) Dicotyledonae, is a name of division Dog, Mammals, Cat, Wheat, Rice, Wood, Rock,
(4) Triticum, is a name of genus Branches, Human, Insect
BLW171 (1) Six (2) Three (3) Ten (4) Seven
4. If in a taxonomic hierarchy, if Triticum
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aestivum is placed in Poales then what would
be the correct taxonomic category for 11. Read the following statements carefully about
Panthera tigris at the same level of poales : binomial nomenclature and identify the
(1) Mammalia (2) Chordata incorrect statement: -
(3) Carnivora (4) Felidae (1) Biological names are generally in Latin
BLW172 and printed in italics.
5. Intrinsic growth is not a characteristic feature
(2) The first component in a biological name
of :
(1) Plants (2) Animals represents the species while second
(3) Coral reef (4) Bryophytes component denotes the genus.
BLW173 (3) Both the words in a biological name, when
6. Which set of organisms multiply by hand written, are separately underlined
fragmentation? or printed in italics to indicate their Latin
(1) Fungi, all algae, protonema of mosses origin
(2) Fungi, filamentous algae, protonema of
(4) The first word denoting genus starts with
mosses
(3) Prothallus, fungi, Planaria a capital letter while specific epithet starts
(4) All algae, fungi, bacteria with a small letter
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12. Which of the following statements are correct? 16. Mark the correct statement with respect to
(A) Genera are aggregates of closely related living organisms
species. (1) Growth and cellular organisation are
(B) Families are characterised on the basis of considered as defining properties of living
vegetative characters only. organisms
(C) Order and other higher categories are (2) Reproduction can be an all inclusive
identified on the basis of aggregates of defining characteristic of living organisms
characters. (3) Living organisms are self replicating, self
(1) A and B (2) B and C regulating and evolving interacting
(3) A, B, C (4) A and C systems
BLW180 (4) Isolated metabolic reactions in vitro are
13. According to hierarchical system of living things
classification which of the following is correct BLW184
(A) Similarities decrease from species to 17. What is incorrect for taxonomic hierarchy?
kingdom (1) There are 7 obligate categories
(B) Similarities increase from kingdom to (2) Higher the category, fewer the number of
species organism
(C) Dissimilarities decrease from division to (3) Lower the category, more the number of
species common features
(D) Similarities decrease from species to class (4) Greatest similarity in structure is found in
(1) Only A, B, C (2) Only B, C, D between members of a species
(3) Only B, C (4) A, B, C, D all BLW185
BLW181 18. Select incorrect statement
14. In taxonomic hierarchy, given below (1) Growth occurs by synthesis of
organisms are representatives of how many protoplasmic and apoplasmic substances
families (2) Reproduction is synonymous with growth
Wheat, Potato, Brinjal, Mango in unicellular organisms
(1) Two (2) Three (3) Isolated metabolic reactions in-vitro are
(3) Four (4) One surely living things
BLW182 (4) Consciousness is the most obvious and
15. Which of the following statement is not true technically complicated feature of all
with respect to binomial nomenclature? living organisms
(1) No names are recognised prior to those BLW186
used by Linnaeus in 1785 in the 9th edition 19. Select correct statement with respect to
of Systema Naturae binomial nomenclature -
(2) Generic name, species name and author (1) Biological names are generally in italics
citation collectively form binomial epithet (2) ltalics printing of scientific names
(3) Principle of priority is the most important indicate their Latin origin
of all the rules of ICBN (3) This system was given by father of
(4) If a species name has two or more words taxonomy in Historia Plantarum
in its name, a hyphen is put between these (4) Binomial epithet consists of three Latin
BLW183 words
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Exercise - I ANSWER KEY

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer 1 2 4 3 3 2 3 3 3 4 2 4 4 2 1
Question 16 17 18 19
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Exercise - II w The Living World

1. Nomenclature is must in taxonomy, which of 4. Read the following statements :-
the following is not correct about scientific (i) Ernst Mayr, has been called "The Mendel
nomenclature ? of the 20th century.
(1) They ensure that each organism has only
(ii) All living organisms grow
one name with two component
(iii) Unicellular organisms multiply by cell
(2) They also ensure that such a name has not
been used for any other known organism division.
(3) Scientific nomenclature is a standardised (iv) Non–living object also exhibits
naming system metabolism
(4) Different countries of the world use How many statements is/are correct ?
different kinds of scientific nomenclature Option :-
system
BLW188 (1) Four (2) Three (3) Two (4) One
2. Find the correct statements from the BLW191
followings:- 5. Assertion : Growth can not be taken as
(A) Each rank or taxon, in fact represents a defining property of living organisms.
unit of classification Reason : Non living objects also grow by
(B) Every step in taxonomic hierarchy accumulation of materials on surface.
represents a rank or category In the light of the above statements, choose
(C) A taxonomic category is a part of overall
the most appropriate answer from the
taxonomic hierarchy
options given below:
(D) Taxonomic categories are not distinct
biological entities, they are only (1) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
morphological aggregates (2) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not
Options :- the correct explanation of (A).
(1) A, B & D are correct (3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
(2) A, C & D are correct (4) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the
(3) A, B & C are correct correct explanation of (A).
(4) Only A and B are correct
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6. Assertion : There are seven obligate
3. Read the following statements.
categories in hierarchy of taxonomy.
(A) Each genus may have one or more than
one specific epithet. Reason : Other categories of similar type can
(B) Genera are aggregates of closely related be called as sub-categories.
species. (1) If both statements A and B arc true and
(C) Family has a group of related genera with statement B is the correct explanation of
still more number of similarities as statement A.
compared to genus and species. (2) If both statements A and B are true but
How many statements are correct and statement B is not the correct explanation
incorrect among these? of statement A.
(1) 3 correct, 0 incorrect
(3) If statement A is true but statement B is
(2) 2 correct, 1 incorrect
false.
(3) 1 correct, 2 incorrect
(4) If both statements A and B are false.
(4) 0 correct, 3 incorrect
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7. Statement A : Metabolism is the sum total of (1) A-i, B-ii, C-iii (2) A-ii, B-iii, C-i
anabolism and catabolism inside the (3) A-ii, B-i, C-iii (4) A-iii, B-ii, C-i
cell/body. BLW197
Statement B : Diverse types of metabolic 11. Identify the correct option having correct
reactions occur simultaneously in a living match of the column-I, II and III.
organism. Column-I Column-II Column-III
(A) Wheat (a) Homo (i) Monocoty
(1) If both statements A and B are true and
ledonae
statement B is the correct explanation of
(B) Man (b) Musca (ii) Dicotyled
statement A . onae
(2) If both statements A and B are true but (C) Mango (c) Mangifera (iii) Insecta
statement B is not the correct explanation (D) Housefly (d) Triticum (iv) Mammalia
of statement A.
(1) A-d-i, B-a-iv, C-c-ii, D-b-iii
(3) If statement A is true but statement B is
(2) A-d-i, B-c-ii, C-a-iv, D-b-iii
false.
(3) A-d-ii, B-c-i, C-a-iv, D-b-iii
(4) If both statements A and B are false. (4) A-a-iv, B-d-i, C-b-iii, D-c-ii
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8. Match the columns :
12. Assertion : Numerical taxonomy which is
Column-I Column-II
carried out using computers is based on all
(A) Yeast (i) Asexual spore and
observable characters.
fragmentation
Reason : Number and codes are assigned to
(B) Amoeba (ii) Binary fission
all the characters and data are then processed.
(C) Fungi (iii) Budding
(D) (iv)
(1) Both Assertion & Reason are True & the
Planaria True regeneration
Reason is a correct explanation of the
(1) A-(i), B-(ii), C-(iii), D-(iv) Assertion.
(2) A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(i)
(2) Both Assertion & Reason are True but
(3) A-(i), B-(iv), C-(iii), D-(ii)
Reason is not a correct explanation of the
(4) A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iv)
Assertion.
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(3) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
9. For taxonomic hierarchy given; select the
(4) Both Assertion & Reason are False.
correct match :
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Taxonomic Examples
Category
13. Assertion : Panthera leo is the scientific name
(1) Class Sapindales, Insecta of lion.
(2) Order Primata, Diptera Reason : In this name Panthera indicates
(3) Genus Musca, Poales generic name while leo indicates specific epithet.
(4) Family Triticum, Muscidae (1) Both Assertion & Reason are True & the
BLW196 Reason is a correct explanation of the
10. Match column-I with column-II and select the Assertion.
correct option :- (2) Both Assertion & Reason are True but
Column-I Column-II Reason is not a correct explanation of the
(A) Cell wall absent (i) A species
Assertion.
(B) Dorsal hollow (ii) Animalia
neural system (3) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(C) Mango (iii) Chordata (4) Both Assertion & Reason are False.
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14. Which of the following option is correct? 17. Read the following statements and select the
(A) Genus comprises a group of related correct ones:
species which has more characters in (i) Genera such as Petunia and Datura are
common in comparison to species of placed in the family Brassicaceae.
other genera. (ii) Solanum includes species like potato and
(B) Classes with a few similar characters are
brinjal.
assigned to a higher category called order.
(iii) The similar characters are less in number
(C) As we go higher from species to kingdom,
in families as compared to different
the number of common characters goes
on decreasing. genera included in a family.
(D) Animals, mammals and dogs are different (1) (i) & (ii) (2) (ii) & (iii)
taxa at the same level (3) (i) & (iii) (4) (i), (ii) & (iii)
(1) A and B (2) B and C BLW204
(3) A and C (4) A and D 18. In the following statements how many are
BLW201 incorrect?
15. I can perform :- (i) Protonema of mosses multiply by
Growth Metabolism fragmentation.
(ii) In unicellular organisms’ reproduction is
Question Identify
who am synonymous with growth.
I? (iii) Metabolic reactions cannot be
Cellular Consciousness
organisation demonstrated outside the body in cell free
But can not systems.
reproduce (iv) Isolated metabolic reactions are living
(1) A virus things but not living reactions.
(2) A living bacterium only (1) Only (i) & (ii)
(3) A living animal only (2) Only (ii) & (iii)
(4) May be any living entity (3) Only (iii) & (iv)
BLW202 (4) Only (i) & (iv)
16. Assertion : Characterisation, identification, BLW205
classification & nomenclature are the 19. Statement I : All living organisms present,
processes that are basic to taxonomy. past & future are linked to one other by the
Reason : Systematics takes into account sharing of the common genetic material, but
evolutionary relationships between organisms. to varying degrees.
(1) Both Assertion & Reason are correct and Statement II : All plants, animals, fungi and
the Reason is a correct explanation of the microbes exhibit metabolism.
Assertion. (1) Statements-I and statement-II, both are
(2) Both Assertion & Reason are correct but correct.
Reason is not a correct explanation of the (2) Statements-I and statement-II, both are
Assertion. incorrect.
(3) Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect. (3) Only statements-I is correct.
(4) Both Assertion & Reason are incorrect.
(4) Only statements-II is correct.
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20. Which one of the following combination of 25. Fundamental elements of taxonomy are :
taxa represent same category of hierarchy? (1) Characterisation and classification only
(1) Lion, leopard, tiger (2) Characterisation, identification and
(2) Potato, brinjal, grasses classification only
(3) Petunia, Datura, Solanaceae (3) Characterisation, classification and
(4) Solanaceae, Convolvulaceae, Polymoniales
nomenclature only
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(4) Characterisation, identification,
21. Which of the given scientific name is written,
classification and nomenclature
as mentioned in the rules of binomial
nomenclature? BLW212
26. Which of the following statement is
(1) Rosa indica Linn.
(2) Rosa Indica Linnaeus incorrect?
(3) Rosa Indica L. (1) Family is a group of related genera with
(4) Rosa indica Linn. still less number of similarities as
BLW208 compared to genus and species
22. Find the odd one with respect to taxonomic (2) Families are characterised on the basis of
hierarchy of mango vegetative characters only
(1) Sapindaceae (2) Sapindales (3) Each genus may have one or more than
(3) Dicotyledonae (4) Angiospermae one specific epithets representing different
BLW209 organisms, but having morphological
23. The scientific nomenclature representing the
similarities
species of wheat is -
(4) Genera Solanum, Datura and Petunia are
(1) Triticum (2) Aestivum
placed in the family Solanaceae
(3) aestivum (4) Triticum aestivum
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24. Consider the following statements and find 27. Select the correct combination of the
the correct one - statements (a-d) regarding taxonomic
a. Living organisms are self replicating, hierarchy.
evolving and self regulating interactive a. As we go higher from species to kingdom,
systems capable of responding to external the number of common characters goes
stimuli on decreasing
b. Wheat, monocots and plants represent
b. Lower the taxa, more are the
taxa of the same level
characteristics that the members within
c. Higher the category, greater is the
the taxon share
difficulty of determining the relation to
other taxa of same level c. Higher the category, greater is the
d. Lower the taxa, more are the difficulty of determining the relationship
characteristics that the members within to other taxa at the same level
the taxon share d. Kingdom plantae comprises all plants
(1) All are correct, except ‘b’ from various phyla
(2) All are correct The correct statements are :
(3) All are correct, except ‘c’ (1) Only c & d (2) a, b, c
(4) All are correct, except ‘d’ (3) b, c d (4) only a
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28. Select the incorrect statement. 29. Select the incorrect statement
(1) Isolated metabolic reactions in vitro are (1) A multicellular organism grows by cell
living reactions division
(2) Human being is the only organism who (2) In plants growth by cell division occurs
has self-consciousness only up to a certain age
(3) Reproduction is an defining property of (3) In animals growth is definite
living beings (4) Cell division occurs in certain tissues of
(4) Unicellular organisms also grow by cell- animals to replace lost cells
division BLW216
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Hint :
Q.3 A, B are correct, C is incorrect.
Q.4 Statement ii & iii are correct.

Exercise - II ANSWER KEY

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer 4 3 2 3 4 2 2 4 2 2 1 1 1 3 4
Question 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Answer 2 2 3 1 1 4 1 4 1 4 2 2 3 2

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Exercise - I Biological Classification

1. Which group of protists is responsible for Options :-
producing neurotoxin that become A B C D
concentrated in the aquatic food chain ? (1) Sheath Collar Head Tail
(1) Chlorophyta (2) Chrysophyta fibres
(2) Head Sheath Collar Tail
(3) Dinoflagellates (4) Slime moulds
fibres
BBC566 (3) Collar Tail Head Sheath
2. Choose the incorrect match : fibres
(1) Ascomycetes - Used in genetic work (4) Tail Head Sheath Collar
(2) Deuteromycetes - Rust and smut fungi fibres
(3) Basidiomycetes-Sex organs are generally BBC571
not formed 7. Which of the following statements is wrong
(4) Phycomycetes - Aquatic habitat also about lichen ?
BBC567 (1) Lichens are sensitive to air pollution
3. Rust, smut and mushroom, all the three have (2) Algal and fungal partner live mutually
common characters, that they :- (3) Algae prepare food and fungi provide
(1) are pathogen shelter, absorb water and minerals for
(2) are saprobes algal partner
(3) produce basidiospore (4) Alage live as master & fungi live as slave
(4) bear basidiocarp BBC572
8. Select the correct pair :-
BBC568
4. Which of following microbes serve as an (I) Methanogen → occurs in swampy ares
important biofertiliser in paddy fields ? (II) Halophiles → some have pigments but
they are not photosynthetic
(1) Glomus (2) Azotobacter
(III) Thermoacidophiles → Mostly parasitic
(3) Anabaena (4) Rhizobium
Options :-
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5. Which lichen is used for making litmus (1) I and II (2) II and III
(3) I and III (4) All of the above
paper?
BBC573
(1) Roccella (2) Cetraria
9. (A) It causes potato spindle tuber disease.
(3) Cladonia (4) Usnea
(B) It is free RNA.
BBC570 (C) Molecular weight of RNA is low.
6. Given below in the digaram of bacteriophage.
(D) Infectious agent, smaller than viruses.
In which one of the options all the four parts The above statements are assigned to :-
A, B C and D are correct ? (1) Viruses (2) Viroids
(3) Virulent virus (4) Mycoplasma
A BBC574
10. Pili do not play a role in motility because :-
C
B (1) They are small bristle like fibres.
(2) They help bacteria to attach rocks and
host tissues.
(3) They are made up of non-contractile
protein.
D
(4) They are found inside the surface of bacteria.
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11. Which one of the following pairs is 15. How many of the organisms present below
mismatched :- are the members of the kingdom plantae
(1) Penicillium - Source of antibiotics according to two kingdom system of
(2) Albugo - Parasitic fungi on legume classification?
(3) Neurospora - Used in biochemical and Chara, Ficus, Triticum, Mangifera, Homo
sapiens, E. Coli, Salmonella
genetic work
(1) 5 (2) 7 (3) 3 (4) 6
(4) Agaricus - Edible fungus
BBC580
BBC576
16. Which of the following is not a feature of
12. Given below are two statements: one is Bentham and Hookers classification ?
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is (1) It was based on actual observations
labelled as Reason (R). (2) It was a natural classification
Assertion (A) : Cyanobacteria that are (3) It was based on floral features
referred to as blue green algae are not "algae" (4) It was a phylogenetic classification
anymore. BBC581
Reason (R) : All unicellular prokaryotes are 17. Earlier classification system include bacteria,
placed in kingdom Monera and algae are blue green algae, fungi, mosses, ferns,
gymnosperms and angiosperms together in
placed in kingdom Plantae
'Plant' because they all have :-
In the light of the above statements, choose
(1) Eukaryotic cells
the most appropriate answer from the
(2) Nucleus
options given below : (3) Cell wall
(1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not (4) Photosynthetic ability
the correct explanation of (A). BBC582
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. 18. In five kingdom system bacteria are included
(3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. in Monera but acellular organism like viruses
(4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the and viroid's, and lichens are included in :-
correct explanation of (A). (1) Kingdom - Fungi
BBC577 (2) Kingdom - Animalia
13. List some of the fungi is given below: - (3) Kingdom - Protista
(4) In no any kingdom
Mucor, Rhizopus, Albugo, Aspergillus,
BBC583
Penicillium, Puccinia, Ustilago.
19. Plant groups under sub kingdom embryophyta
In how many fungi, plasmogamy is followed
can be :
by karyogamy, immediately: - (1) Bryophyta & pteridophyta
(1) Two (2) Three (2) Pteridophyta & gymnosperm
(3) Four (4) Five (3) Gymnosperm & angiosperm
BBC578 (4) Bryophyta & tracheophyta
14. How many of the following spores are BBC584
exogenous? 20. In which book Linnaeus gave the codes of
Zoospores, Aplanospore, Conidia, Ascospore, nomenclature?
Basidiospore. (1) Species plantarum
(2) Philosophia botanica
(1) Four (2) Three
(3) Genera plantarum
(3) Two (4) One
(4) Hortus uplandicus
BBC579
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21. The demerit of Bentham & Hooker's 28. Animal like feature of slime moulds is–
classification is :- (1) Formation of fruiting bodies
(1) Position of gymnospermae (2) Cellulosic cell wall around spores
(2) Position of dicotyledonae (3) Absence of cell wall in plasmodium
(3) Position of monocotyledonae (4) Formation of spores
(4) Both (1) & (2) BBC593
BBC586 29. An archaeon that lives in extremely salty
22. Which of the following statement is correct condition is referred to as a -
for both blue-green algae and bacteria? (1) Thermophiles
(1) Both show anaerobic respiration. (2) Halophiles
(2) Both have chlorophyll pigment. (3) Thermo acidophiles
(3) Both are devoid of true nucleus. (4) Methanogen
(4) None of the above BBC594
BBC587 30. Eubacteria include -
23. Which group of fungi is commonly known as (1) Bacteria and Archaebacteria.
imperfect fungi? (2) Cyano bacteria + Archaebacteria.
(1) Phycomycetes (3) Bacteria and Blue green algae.
(2) Ascomycetes (4) Bacteria + Eukaryote.
(3) Basidiomycetes BBC595
(4) Deuteromycetes 31. All of the following diseases are caused by
BBC588 bacteria except :-
24. The subunit of capsid is called (1) Flu (2) Cholera
(1) Core (2) Nucleotide (3) Tetanus (4) Typhoid
(3) Amino acid (4) Capsomere BBC596
BBC589 32. Citrus canker is a _____ disease.
25. Which of the following is not a viral disease? (1) Bacterial (2) Viral
(1) AIDS and mumps (3) Fungal (4) Mycoplasmal
(2) Small pox and herpes BBC597
(3) Influenza 33. Cyanobacteria have :-
(4) Cholera (1) Chl a similar to plant including green algae.
BBC590 (2) Distinct from chlorophyll of plants.
26. Which of the following processes are involved (3) Bacteriochlorophyll.
in the reproduction of protists? (4) Bacteriorhodopsin.
(1) Binary fission and budding BBC598
(2) Cell fusion and zygote formation 34. In which of the following the cell wall has stiff
(3) Spore formation and cyst formation outer surface :-
(4) All of the above (1) Dinoflagellates (2) Desmids
BBC591 (3) Diatoms (4) Euglenoids
27. Prions are/have- BBC599
(1) DNA as genetic material 35. Which of the following releases toxins that
(2) RNA as genetic material may even kill other marine animal like fishes:
(3) Non-infectious (1) Gonyaulax (2) Paramecium
(4) Abnormal folded protein (3) Euglenoids (4) Sporozoans
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36. The slimy mass of protoplasm with nuclei 39. Which of the following statement is false?
forms the body of slime moulds is called as :- (1) Euglena shows mixotrophic nutrition.
(1) Plasmodium (2) Spores of slime moulds have true cell
(2) Myxamoeba walls.
(3) Sporocytes (3) Prions cause Potato spindle tuber disease.
(4) Periplasmodium (4) Mad cow disease is caused by Prions.
BBC601 BBC604
37. The body of a multicellular fungus are 40. Assertion (A) : Viruses can have either DNA
organized into a rapidly growing individual or RNA.
filaments called :- Reason (R) : Viriods have low molecule
(1) Mycelium (2) Hyphae weight RNA.
(3) Rhizoids (4) Dikaryon (1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is
BBC602 correct explanation of (A).
38. Which of the following statement is correct? (2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not
(1) Albugo belongs to group Basideomycetes. correct explanation of (A).
(2) Aspergillus belongs to group Ascomycetes. (3) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(3) Mushroom belongs to group Plantae. (4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Trichoderma belongs to group Euglenoids. BBC605
BBC603

Hint :
Q.13 Mucor, Rhizopus & Albugo (In members of phycomycetes)
Q.14 Conidia & Basidiospores
Q.15 Only Homo sapiens do not have cell wall, rest others have the cell wall.

Exercise - I ANSWER KEY

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer 3 2 3 3 1 2 4 1 2 3 2 4 2 3 4
Question 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Answer 4 3 4 4 1 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 2 3
Question 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Answer 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 2

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Exercise - II Biological Classification

1. Which of the following statements is incorrect? 5. Find out the incorrect statement from the
(1) Fungi prefer to grow in cold and humid followings: -
places. (1) Heterotrophic bacteria are most
(2) Karyogamy in fungi occurs after abundant in nature.
plasmogamy. (2) Bacterial structure is very complex and
(3) Yeasts are used to make bread and beer. they have very simple behaviour.
(4) Body of fungi consists of long, slender (3) Bacteria reproduce mainly by fission.
thread like structures called mycelium. (4) Archaebacteria differ from other bacteria
BBC606 in having different cell wall structure.
2. Column-I Column-II BBC610
I. Streptomyces A. Nitrogen fixation 6. Consider the following statements: -
II. Rhizobium B. Source of antibiotics (i) Bacteria have rigid cell wall made up of
III. Nitrosomonas C. Vinegar synthesis cellulose
IV. Acetobacter D. Nitrification (ii) Bacteria reproduce by sexual reproduction.
Which of the following combination is (iii) Ammonia is oxidised to nitrite by the
correct? bacteria Nitrosomonas.
I II III IV (iv) Viruses are obligate parasites, cannot be
(1) B A D C living without host cell.
(2) C D A B Which of the above statements are correct
(3) A B C D and incorrect?
(4) D B A C (1) i, ii correct and iii, iv incorrect
BBC607 (2) ii, iii correct and i, iv incorrect
3. Which one of the following pairs is correctly (3) iii, iv correct and i, ii incorrect
matched? (4) iv correct and i, ii, iii, incorrect
(A) Rhizobium (i) Parasite in the root BBC611
of legume plants. 7. Which of the following statements are
(B) Mycorrhizae (ii) Symbiotic correct?
association between
(A) Mycoplasma has no cell wall
roots of higher
(B) Viruses can multiply only when they are
plants and fungi
present inside the living cell.
(C) Yeast (iii) Production of biogas
(C) True sexuality is not found in bacteria.
(D) Slime moulds (iv) are mostly parasitic
(D) Mycoplasma cannot survive without O2.
BBC608 Options: -
4. Select the incorrect statement among the
(1) A, B, C & D (2) A, B & D
following
(3) A, B & C (4) C & D
(1) Chrysophytes are found in fresh water as BBC612
well as in marine environment. 8. How many organisms in the list given below
(2) Dinoflagellates are mostly fresh water are of ascomycetes?
organisms and are photosynthetic. Aspergillus, Rhizopus, Yeast, Claviceps, Morels,
(3) Majority of euglenoids are fresh water Agaricus, Trichoderma, Puccinia
organisms. (1) Six (2) Three
(4) Slime moulds are saprophytic protist (3) Four (4) Five
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9. Study the five statements (A–D) given below (b) Diatoms are the chief producers of ocean.
and select the correct statements: - (c) Slime moulds are saprophytic protists.
(A) The cyanobacteria are unicellular, (d) Spores of moulds are devoid of cell wall.
colonial or filamentous algae. Options:-
(B) Euglenoids are photosynthetic in the (1) b, c and d (2) a, b
presence of sunlight when deprived of (3) b, c (4) a, b and c
sunlight they behave like heterotrophs. BBC617
(C) In phycomycetes mycelium is aseptate 13. Given below are two statements:
and coenocytic. Statement-I : Fungi and members of the
(D) Protista are primarily aquatic organisms Monera and Protista having cell walls have
which make link with plants, animals and now been excluded from Plantae, although
fungi. according to earlier classifications they were
(1) A, B & C placed in the same kingdom.
(2) C, D & A Statement-II : The earliest systems of
(3) A & B only classification used only gross superficial
(4) All statements are correct morphological characters such as habit,
BBC614 colour, number and shape of leaves etc.
10. Match of the following columns correctly: -
In the light of the above statements, choose
Column-I Column-II the most appropriate answer from the
(i) Smut fungi (a) Sphagnum
options given below:
(ii) White rust (b) Ustilago (1) Both Statement-I and II are correct.
(iii) Rust fungi (c) Albugo candida (2) Both Statement-I and II are incorrect.
(iv) Peat moss (d) Puccinia (3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
Options :- incorrect.
(1) i–b, ii–a, iii–d, iv–c (4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(2) i–b, ii–c, iii–d, iv–a
is correct.
(3) i–d, ii–c, iii–b, iv–a
BBC618
(4) i–d, ii–b, iii–c, iv–a
14. Given below are two statements:
BBC615
Statement-I : Mosses along with lichens are
11. Choose the incorrect statement from the
the first organisms to colonise rocks and
following:
(1) Dinoflagellates have stiff cellulosic plates hence are of great ecological importance.
on the outer surface. Statement-II: Gammae are unicellular,
(2) Euglenoids have two flagella one lies asexual buds which develop in small
longitudinally and the other transversely. receptacles called gemma cups located on the
(3) Slime mould's spores are dispersed by air thalli.
current. In the light of the above statements, choose
(4) In diatoms the cell wall forms two thin the most appropriate answer from the
overlapping shells. options given below:
BBC616 (1) Both Statement-I and II are correct.
12. Consider the following four statements (a-d) (2) Both Statement-I and II are incorrect.
and select the option which includes all the (3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
correct ones :- incorrect.
(a) Unicellular member Spirulina can (4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
produce large quantities of food rich in is correct.
proteins, minerals and vitamins. BBC619
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15. Identify A, B, C & D from the given diagram:- Choose the correct answer from the options
given below:
(1) (a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i)
(A) (2) (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
(B)
(3) (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
(4) (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)
Spirilla
BBC621
17. Which one of the following matches is correct?
(C) Nostoc (1) Alternaria Sexual Deuteromycetes
reproduction
(D) absent
(2) Mucor Reproduction Ascomycetes
by Conjugation
(3) Agaricus Parasitic Basidiomycetes
fungus
A dividing bacterial cell
(4) Phytophthora Aseptate Basidiomycetes
A B C D mycelium
(1) Pili Cell wall Cell wall Cell
membrane BBC622
(2) Flagellum Mucilagenous Cell DNA 18. Archaebacteria differ from other bacteria in
sheath membrane having a different ....(a).... structure.
(3) Flagellum Slime layer DNA RNA
Methanogens are present in ....(b)..... of
(4) Pili Cell RNA Nuclear
membrane membrane serveral ruminant animals and are
responsible for the production of ....C..... from
BBC620
the dung of these animals. Archaebacteria are
16. Match the Description in Column A with
special since they live in some of the .....d....
Diagrams in Column B ?
Description Diagrams habitats.
(a) Tobacco (i) What are the most suitable words in place of
Mosaic Virus a, b, c and d respectively from the following
(TMV)
option: -
(a) (b) (c) (d)
RNA Capsid
(1) Cell Head Biogas Most harsh
(b) Bacteriophage (ii) Head membrane
Collar (2) Cell wall Tongue DDT Most
Shearth
favourable
(3) Cell Heart Biogas Most
Tail fibres membrane common
(4) Cell wall Gut Methane Most harsh
(c) Dinoflagellates (iii)
BBC623
19. Match column I (Kingdom) with column II
(Class) and select the correct options
Column-I Column-II
(Kingdom) (Class)
(d) Nostoc (iv) (A) Plantae (I) Archaebacteria
(B) Fungi (II) Euglenoids
(C) Protista (III) Phycomycetes
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(1) A–IV, B–III, C–II, D–I (1) They will develop into a zoospore
(2) A–I, B–II, C–III, D–IV (2) They will develop into a prothallus
(3) A–III, B–IV, C–II, D–I (3) They will develop into a Parthenos pore.
(4) A–IV, B–II, C–III, D–I (4) They will develop into a zygospore
BBC624
BBC627
20. Statement I : Characterisation, identification,
23. Read the following statement, how many are
classification and nomenclature are the
not incorrect for Euglenoids?
processes that are basic to taxonomy.
(A) Are usually found in running fresh water
Statement II : External and internal structure,
along with the structure of cell, development (B) Have pellicle which makes their flagella
process and ecological information of flexible
organisms are essential and form the basis of (C) Have pigments identical to higher plants
modern taxonomic studies. (D) Cannot behave like predator
(1) Both statements are correct (E) Do not have nuclear membrane
(2) Statement I is correct and II is incorrect (F) Well defined nucleus
(3) Statement I is incorrect and II is correct (1) Two (2) Three
(4) Both statements are incorrect (3) All are correct (4) Four
BBC625 BBC628
21. In Phycomycetes sexual reproduction occurs by: 24. Read the following statements.
(1) Isogamy or anisogamy only (A) Lichens do not grow in polluted areas.
(2) Isogamy or oogamy only (B) Prions are made of proteins only
(3) Isogamy, anisogamy or oogamy (C) Viruses are inert outside their specific
(4) Anisogamy or oogamy only host cell.
BBC626 (D) Mumps, small pox and influenza disease
22. The figures represent stages in the sexual are caused by bacteria.
reproduction in Rhizopus. If gametangia are
Which statements are correct.
fused, then what is the fate of cells ?
(1) A and B (2) A and C
(3) A, B and C (4) A, B, C and D
BBC629
25. How many organisms in the list given below
are photosynthetic: -
Chlorobium, Clostridium, Mycobacterium,
Nitrobacter, Nitrococcus, Euglena, Albugo, E.
coli, Nostoc, Anabaena.
(1) Six (2) Eight
(3) Four (4) Five
BBC630
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A B C D (1) Both Assertion & Reason are True & the
(1) Dinoflagellates Euglenoids Rhizopus T.M.V Reason is a correct explanation of the
(2) Chrysophytes Slime Mucor T.M.V
moulds
Assertion.
(3) Dinoflagellates Slime Agaricus Bacteriophage (2) Both Assertion & Reason are True but
moulds Reason is not a correct explanation of the
(4) T.M.V Euglenodis Agaricus Mucor Assertion.
BBC631 (3) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
27. Match the column A and column B and select (4) Both Assertion & Reason are False.
the correct option: BBC634
Column-I Column-II 30. How many of the following are examples of
(A) Red tide (i)
class Ascomycetes of fungi?
Diatom
Albugo, Alternaria, Neurospora, Agaricus,
(B) Diatomaceous (ii) Slime mould
Penicillium.
earth (1) Two only (2) Three only
(C) Plasmodium (iii) Prions (3) Four only (4) One only
(D) Unicellular (iv) Dinoflagellates BBC635
fungi 31. Among the following which statement is correct:
(E) Infectious (v) Yeast (1) Red sea is due to Dinoflagellates.
proteins (2) Aspergillus reproduce asexually by
conidia formation.
(1) A-i, B-iii, C-iv, D-v, E-ii (3) Deuteromycetes do not produce conidia.
(2) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii, E-v (4) Trichoderma belongs to Basideomycetes
(3) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-v, E-iii group.
(4) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-v, E-iii BBC636
32. How many statements are correct among the
BBC632
following :-
28. Assertion: Boundaries of kingdom protista
(i) Plasmodium is formed in life cycle of
are not well defined.
Slime moulds.
Reason: Kingdom protista includes all single (ii) Large number of Deuteromycetes are
celled eukaryotes. decomposers of litter.
(1) Both Assertion & Reason are True & the (iii) Dikaryon stage is found in life cycle of
Reason is a correct explanation of the Rhizopus.
Assertion. (iv) Bacteriophage have ss-RNA.
(2) Both Assertion & Reason are True but (1) Two only (2) Three only
Reason is not a correct explanation of the (3) All four (4) One only
BBC637
Assertion.
33. Red sea is due to :-
(3) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
(1) Diatoms (2) Gonyaulax
(4) Both Assertion & Reason are False.
(3) Trichodesmium (4) Alternaria
BBC633 BBC638
29. Assertion: The cell wall of diatoms are 34. Which among the following causes disease
indestructible. mumps.
(1) Viroids (2) Viruses
Reason: The cell walls of diatoms are
(3) Fungi (4) Prions
embedded with silica.
BBC639
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35. Among the following which is false statement. (3) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not
(1) Diatoms are the chief producers of the correct explanation of (A).
ocean. (4) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(2) Euglena have chlorophylls a and b like BBC642
that of higher plants. 38. TMV have genetic material :-
(3) Colletotrichum causes disease Mad cow (1) ss-RNA (2) ds-RNA
disease. (3) ss-DNA (4) ds-DNA
(4) Deuteromycetes help in mineral recycling. BBC643
BBC640 39. Which are edible fungi :-
36. Bracket fungi belong to class :- (1) Morels, truffles only
(1) Ascomycetes (2) Morels, truffles, Agaricus only
(2) Basideomycetes (3) Puff balls, morels, truffles only
(3) Phycomycetes (4) Agaricus, truffles, bracket fungi only
(4) Deuteromycetes BBC644
BBC641 40. Which among the following statement is
37. Assertion : Spores of slime moulds are correct?
dispersed by air currents. (1) Puccinia causes Smut disease in plants.
Reason : Spores of slime moulds are formed (2) Citrus canker in plants is caused by
during unfavourable conditions. bacteria.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the (3) Colletotrichum causes black rust in wheat.
correct explanation of (A). (4) Late blight in potato is caused by Albugo.
(2) (A) is true but (R) is false. BBC645

Hint :
Q.8 Aspergillus, Yeast, Claviceps, morels are Ascomycetes
Q.28 Chlorobium, Euglena, Nostoc, Anabaena.

Exercise - II ANSWER KEY

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer 1 1 2 3 2 3 3 3 4 2 2 4 1 3 2
Question 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Answer 4 1 4 1 1 3 4 1 3 3 3 3 2 1 1
Question 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Answer 2 1 3 2 3 2 1 1 2 2

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Exercise - I Plant Kingdom

1. Stored food of red algae is similar to :- 5. Asexual reproduction in most brown algae is
(1) Chitin by zoospores, these zoospores are :-
(2) Mannitol (1) Biflagellate : Pear-shaped : Unequal flagella
(3) Amylopectin and glycogen (2) Triflagellate : Pear-shaped : Equal flagella
(4) Glycogen and chitin (3) Biflagellate : Spiral-shaped : Unequal flagella
BPK518 (4) Biflagellate : Oval-shaped : Equal flagella
2. Complex post fertilization development is BPK522
seen in which algae ? 6. In the members of green algae the cell wall is
(1) Green algae double layered and outer cell wall is made up
(2) Brown algae of pectose while inner cell wall composed of :
(3) Yellow green algae (1) Cutin (2) Pectose
(4) Red algae (3) Cellulose (4) Lignin
BPK519 BPK523
3. Pyrenoids are made up of – 7. The needle like leaves, reduced surface area,
(1) Core of starch surrounded by sheath of thick cuticle and sunken stomata are the
protein characteristic features of the which of the
(2) Core of protein surrounded by fatty sheath. following groups of plants :
(3) Proteinaceous centre and starchy sheath (1) Pteridophyte
(4) Core of nucleic acid surrounded by protein (2) All bryophytes
BPK520 (3) Gymnosperm (conifers)
4. Study the given diagram and give answer of (4) Angiosperm
questions a, b and c :- BPK524
8. In pteridophyte, gametophyte (prothallus)
prefers to grow in moist shady places because:
(1) In these conditions, it survive very well
(2) It represents the ancestory of bryophyte
(3) It need water for fertilization
(4) It is a aquatic structure
BPK525
9. Cytotaxonomy is based on :
(1) Cytological information
(2) Chromosome number
(3) Chromosome structure and behaviour
(a) Name of plant ? (4) All of the above
(b) Class of plant ? BPK526
(c) Ploidy of rhizoids ? 10. Agar, used to grow microbes and in
(a) (b) (c) preparations of ice creams and jellies,
(1) Sphagnum Lycopsida Haploid obtained from :-
(2) Funaria Bryopsida Haploid (1) Gelidium and Gracilaria
(3) Funaria Hepaticopsida Diploid (2) Spirulina and Oscillatoria
(4) Marchantia Bryopsida Haploid (3) Fucus and Polysiphonia
BPK521 (4) Vaucheria and Brown algae
BPK527
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11. Identify the given figure :- 16. Both thallophyta and bryophyta are most
correctly termed as :-
Strobilus (1) Phanerogames
(2) Cryptogames
Node (3) Non-vascular cryptogames
Internode
(4) Vascular cryptogames
BPK533
Branch
17. Given below are two statements:
Statement-I : The form and size of algae is
highly variable, ranging from colonial forms
Rhizome
like Ulothrix and Spirogyra and to the
filamentous forms like Volvox.
(1) Selaginella (2) Equisetum Statement-II: Aniosogamous type of
(3) Marsilea (4) Lycopodium reproduction is found in Eudorina.
BPK528 In the light of the above statements, choose
12. Stored food in brown algae is/are :- the most appropriate answer from the
(1) Glycogen and oil options given below:
(2) Laminarin and mannitol (1) Both Statement-I and II are correct.
(3) Floridean starch (2) Both Statement-I and II are incorrect.
(4) Cellulose (3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
BPK529 incorrect.
13. Which of the following show association with (4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
sloth bear? is correct.
(1) Algae/B.G.A BPK534
(2) Bryophyta 18. Given below are two statements:
(3) Pteridophyta Statement-I : Agar is one of the commercial
(4) Gymnosperm products obtained from members of
BPK530
phaeophyceae.
14. Unbranched stem is characteristic of which
Statement-II : Major pigments chlorophyll a,
gymnosperm?
d and phycoerythrin is found in the members
(1) Pinus (2) Cycas
(3) Cedrus (4) Lycopodium of phaeophyceae.
BPK531 In the light of the above statements, choose
15. Match the content of column-I with those of the most appropriate answer from the
column-II :- options given below:
Column-I Column-II (1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(A) Fungi (i) Chitinase correct.
(B) Bacteria (ii) Cellulase (2) Both Statement-I and statement-II are
(C) Plant cell (iii) Lysozymes incorrect.
(1) (a)-(i) , (b)-(ii) , (c)-(iii) (3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(2) (a)-(iii) , (b)-(ii) , (c)-(i) incorrect.
(3) (a)-(ii) , (b)-(iii) , (c)-(i) (4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(4) (a)-(i) , (b)-(iii) , (c)-(ii) is correct.
BPK532 BPK535
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19. Given below are two statements: Statement-II: The leaves in pteridophyta are
Statement-I : Most of the members of small (microphylls) as in ferns or large
Chlorophyceae have one or more storage (macrophylls) as in Selaginella.
bodies called pyrenoids located in the In the light of the above statements, choose
chloroplasts. the most appropriate answer from the
Statement-II : Cell wall of members of options given below:
rhodophyceae is made up of cellulose, pectin (1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
and polysulphate esters. correct.
In the light of the above statements, choose (2) Both Statement-I and statement-II are
the most appropriate answer from the incorrect.
options given below: (3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect.
correct. (4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(2) Both Statement-I and statement-II are is correct.
incorrect. BPK538
(3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is 22. Given below are two statements:
incorrect. Statement-I : Bryophytes are atracheophyte,
(4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II embryophytes and non-spermatophyte
is correct. cryptogams.
BPK536 Statement-II : Protonema is creeping, green,
20. Given below are two statements: branched and frequently filamentous stage.
Statement-I: The red thalli of most of the red In the light of the above statements, choose
algae are unicellular. the most appropriate answer from the
Statement-II: Sexual reproduction in red options given below:
algae is isogamous and accompanied by (1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
complex post fertilisation. correct.
In the light of the above statements, choose (2) Both Statement-I and statement-II are
the most appropriate answer from the incorrect.
options given below: (3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect.
correct. (4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(2) Both Statement-I and statement-II are is correct.
incorrect. BPK539
(3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is 23. Given below are two statements:
incorrect. Statement-I: Unlike bryophytes and
(4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II pteridophytes, in gymnosperms the male and
is correct. female gametophytes do not have an
BPK537 independent free-living existence.
21. Given below are two statements: Statement-II: Pinus is monoecious and Cycas
Statement-I: Bryophytes are also called is dioecious.
amphibians of plant kingdom because these In the light of the above statements, choose
plants can live in soil but are dependent on the most appropriate answer from the
water for sexual reproduction. options given below:

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(1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
correct. (4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the
(2) Both Statement-I and statement-II are correct explanation of (A).
incorrect. BPK542
(3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is 26. Given below are two statements: one is
incorrect. labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
(4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II labelled as Reason (R).
is correct. Assertion (A) : Mosses are of great ecological
BPK540 importance.
24. Given below are two statements: one is
Reason (R) : Mosses along with lichens are
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
the first organisms to colonise rocks. They
labelled as Reason (R).
decompose rocks making the substrate
Assertion (A): Artificial system of
suitable for the growth of higher plants.
classification separated closely related
In the light of the above statements, choose
species.
the most appropriate answer from the
Reason (R): Artificial system of classification
options given below:
was based on a few characters.
(1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not
In the light of the above statements, choose
the most appropriate answer from the the correct explanation of (A).
options given below: (2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not (3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
the correct explanation of (A). (4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. BPK543
(4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the 27. Given below are two statements: one is
correct explanation of (A). labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
BPK541 labelled as Reason (R).
25. Given below are two statements: one is Assertion (A): Bryophytes are also called
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is amphibians of plant kingdom.
labelled as Reason (R). Reason (R): Bryophytes can live in soil but
Assertion (A): Most algal genera are are dependent on water for sexual
haplontic. reproduction.
Reason (R): In algae, mitosis in zygote In the light of the above statements, choose
results in the formation of diploid spores, the the most appropriate answer from the
diploid spores divide meiotically to form options given below:
gametophyte.
(1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not
In the light of the above statements, choose
the correct explanation of (A).
the most appropriate answer from the
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
options given below:
(3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
(1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not
(4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the
the correct explanation of (A).
correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
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28. Identify the correct set of statements: 30. Identify the correct set of statements:
(a) The main plant body of the bryophytes is (a) In spirogyra sporophytic generation is
haploid. represented only by one called zygote.
(b) Fucus is a brown alga shows diplontic life
(b) In bryophytes, zygotes do not undergo
cycle.
reduction division immediately and they
(c) Bryophytes and pteridophytes show
produce a multicellular body called diplontic life cycle.
sporophyte. (d) Ectocarpus, Polysiphonia, kelps are
(c) In Selaginella and Equisetum, sporophylls haplodiplontic.
may form distinct compact structures (e) Gymnosperms and angiosperms show
called strobili or cones. haplontic life cycle.
Choose the correct answer from options
(d) Funaria, Polytrichum and Sphagnum are
given below:
liverworts. (1) (a), (b) and (e) only
(e) In mosses rhizoids are unbranched and (2) (a), (b), (d) and (e) only
unicellular. (3) (a), (b) and (d) only
Choose the correct answer from options (4) (b) and (d) only
given below: BPK547
31. Which of the following is correct for algae ?
(1) (a), (b) and (c) only
(1) Possess vascular bundles.
(2) (a), (b), (c) and (d) only
(2) Lack chlorophyll.
(3) (d) and (e) only (3) They are mainly aquatic.
(4) (a), (b) and (d) only (4) They cannot grow on moist stones, soil
BPK545 and wood.
29. Identify the correct set of statements: BPK548
(a) One of the gymnosperms, the Giant red 32. Formation of asexual spores, autotrophic
nutrition, no vascular tissue, thallus body are
wood tree sequoia is one of the tallest tree
characters of :-
species.
(1) Gymnosperm (2) Pteridophyta
(b) Gymnosperms are heterosporous (3) Fungi (4) Algae
cryptogams. BPK549
(c) Gymnosperms are evolutionarily last 33. Which one of the following statement is
archegoniate plant group. wrong?
(d) Pteridophytes are evolutionarily last (1) Algin and Carrageenan are products of
algae.
plant group having antheridia.
(2) Agar-agar is obtained from Gelidium and
(e) The stems are unbranched in Cycas and
Gracilaria.
branched in Pinus and Cedrus. (3) Chlorella used as space food.
Choose the correct answer from options (4) Mannitol is stored food in Rhodophyceae.
given below: BPK550
(1) (a), (b) and (d) only 34. Which of the following match is incorrect?
(2) (c), (d) and (e) only (1) Microscopic angiosperm – Wolfia.
(2) Tallest gymnosperm – Sequoia.
(3) (a), (b), (c) and (d) only
(3) Persist pinnate leaves – Pinus.
(4) (a), (c), (d) and (e) only (4) Coralloid roots – Cycas.
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35. Algae have cell wall made up of : (1) If both the assertion and the reason are
(1) Cellulose, hemicellulose and pectins. true and the reason is a correct
(2) Cellulose, galactans and mannans. explanation of the assertion.
(3) Hemicellulose, pectins and proteins. (2) If both the assertion and reason are true
(4) Pectins, cellulose and proteins. but the reason is not a correct explanation
BPK552 of the assertion.
36. Bryophyta are divided into :- (3) If the assertion is true but the reason is
(1) Pteropsida and Gnetum. false.
(2) Sphenopsida and Liverworts. (4) If both the assertion and reason are false.
(3) Liverworts and Mosses. BPK556
(4) Mosses and Cycadophyta. 40. Read Assertion and Reason carefully to mark
BPK553 the correct option out of the options given
37. Nearly how many species of marine algae are below.
used as food? Assertion : Artificial systems of classification
(1) 60 (2) 70 (3) 50 (4) 80 separate closely related species.
BPK554 Reason : Artificial systems of classification
38. Monoecious plant of Chara shows occurrence are based on a few superficial morphological
of : characteristics.
(1) Upper oogonium and lower antheridium (1) Both Assertion & Reason are True & the
on the same plant. Reason is a correct explanation of the
(2) Antheridiophore and archegoniophore on Assertion.
the same plant. (2) Both Assertion & Reason are True but
(3) Stamen and carpel on the same plant. Reason is not a correct explanation of the
(4) Upper antheridium and lower oogonium Assertion.
on the same plant. (3) Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
BPK555 (4) Both Assertion & Reason are False.
39. Assertion: Phaeophyceae are brown algae. BPK557
Reason: Phaeophyceae contain large amount
of xanthophyll pigment called fucoxanthin
which gives brown colour.

Exercise - I ANSWER KEY

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer 3 4 3 2 1 3 3 3 4 1 2 2 1 2 4
Question 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Answer 3 4 2 1 2 3 1 1 4 2 4 4 1 4 3
Question 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
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Exercise - II Plant Kingdom

1. Some characters/structures are given below. 4. Read the following paragraph and fill in the
How many of them are found in both blanks with appropriate words: -
bryophyta and pteridophyta? In pteridophytes the main plant body is
(A) Archegonium (B) Protonema ___(A)___ which bears sporangia that are
(C) Embryo (D) Ovule subtended by leaf-like appendages called
(E) Vascular tissue (F) Antheridium ___(B)___. The sporangia produce spores by
Option :- ___(C)___ and after germination of spores, they
(1) Two (2) Three give rise to photosynthetic gametophytes
(3) Four (4) Five called ___(D)___.
BPK558 Choose the correct option: -
2. Read the following statements regarding A B C D
bryophytes and do as asked next to them: - (1) Sporophyte Sporangia Meiosis Protonema
(A) All cells of sporophyte undergo reduction (2) Gametophyte Sporophylls Mitosis Sporophyte
division to produce haploid spores. (3) Sporophyte Sporophylls Meiosis Prothallus
(B) They play an important role in plant (4) Gametophyte Sporophylls Mitosis Protonema
succession on barren rocks. BPK561
(C) Plant body is thallus like and prostate or 5. Read the following statements regarding
errect and attached to the substratum by Gymnosperm: -
unicellular or multicellular rhizoids. (A) The main plant body is sporophyte and
(D) They prevent soil erosion. heterosporous in nature.
(E) Sex organs are multicellular. Male and (B) Roots of some gymnosperm have
female sex organs are called archegonium symbiotic association (blue green algae).
and antheridium respectively. (C) The multicellular female gametophyte
How many of the above statements is/are not bears two or more archegonia.
correct? (D) The male and female cones may be borne
(1) 2 (2) 3 on the same tree or on different trees.
(3) 1 (4) 4 (1) Statement A, C and D are correct and
BPK559 statement B is incorrect.
3. Which of the following statements is not (2) Statement A, B and D are correct and
correct? statement C is incorrect.
(1) In gymnosperms the sporophyte and the (3) Statement A and D are correct and
gametophyte do not have an independent statement B and C are incorrect.
free-living existence. (4) All statement are correct.
(2) The leaves of gymnosperms are well- BPK562
adapted to withstand extremes of 6. Study the given algae and answer the following
temperature, humidity and wind. questions: -
(3) Pollination in gymnosperms is mainly
carried by air current.
(4) The multicellular female gametophyte of
gymnosperm is retained within mega-
sporangium.
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(a) Name of algae ? 9. Assertion: Mosses reduce the impact of
(b) Type of sexual reproduction? falling rain and prevent soil erosion.
(c) Name of division? Reason: Mosses form dense mats on soil.
(d) Stored food? In the light of the above statements, choose
(1) Laminaria: Isogamous: Chlorophyta: the most appropriate answer from the
options given below:
Starch.
(1) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
(2) Volvox: Oogamous: Chlorophyta: Starch.
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(3) Focus: Isogamous: Rhodophyta: Floridian
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not
starch. the correct explanation of (A).
(4) Chara : Oogamous : Rhodophyta : Glycogen. (4) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the
BPK563 correct explanation of (A).
7. Which of the following statement is correct? BPK566
(1) In all bryophytes asexual reproduction 10. Statement-I : Gracilaria and Porphyra are
takes place by green, multicellular buds members of Rhodophyceae.
called gemmae. Statement-II : Floridean starch is similar to
(2) The sporophyte of bryophytes is amylopectin and glycogen in structure.
differentiated into foot, seta and capsule In the light of the above statements, choose
the most appropriate answer from the
and it is a free-living generation.
options given below:
(3) Protonema is a green, creeping, branched
(1) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
and filamentous stage in mosses, which
are correct.
develops directly from a spore. (2) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(4) The liverworts have an elaborate incorrect.
mechanism of seed dispersal. (3) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
BPK564 incorrect.
8. Assertion : In Gymnosperm, the male and (4) Both Statement-I and statement-II are
female gametophytes do not have an correct.
independent free living existence. BPK567
Reason : The microspores develop in to a 11. Statement-I : In bryophytes, the dominant
male gametophytic generation which is phase in the life cycle is the gametophyte.
Statement-II : In pteridophytes the main
highly reduced.
plant body is sporophytic.
In the light of the above statements, choose
In the light of the above statements, choose
the most appropriate answer from the
the most appropriate answer from the
options given below: options given below:
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not (1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
the correct explanation of (A). incorrect.
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. (2) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(3) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the are correct.
correct explanation of (A). (3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(4) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. incorrect.
BPK565 (4) Both Statement-I and II are correct.
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12. Statement-I : Bladderwort is an insectivorous (3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
plants. incorrect.
Statement-II : Venus fly trap and Cuscuta (4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
both are parasite plants. is correct.
In the light of the above statements, choose BPK571
the most appropriate answer from the 15. Given below are two statements:
options given below: Statement-I : Most of the Pteridophytes are
(1) Both Statement-I and II are incorrect. tracheophytes, embryophytes, heterosporous,
(2) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is spermatophytes cryptogams.
incorrect.
Statement-II : Prothallus is inconspicuous,
(3) Both Statement-I and II are correct.
small but multicellular, free living, mostly
(4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
photosynthetic thalloid gametophyte.
are correct.
In the light of the above statements, choose
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the most appropriate answer from the
13. Given below are two statements:
options given below:
Statement-I: Natural phylogenetic classification
(1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
systems are also based on evolutionary
relationships between the various organisms. correct.
Statement-II : In numerical taxonomy each (2) Both Statement-I and statement-II are
character is given equal importance and at the incorrect.
same time hundreds of characters can be (3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
considered. incorrect.
In the light of the above statements, choose (4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
the most appropriate answer from the is correct.
options given below: BPK572
(1) Both Statement-I and II are correct. 16. Given below are two statements:
(2) Both Statement-I and II are incorrect. Statement-I: Selaginella and Salvinia are
(3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is homosporous pteridophytes.
incorrect. Statement-II: Gymnosperms are
(4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II tracheophytes, embryophytes, heterosporous,
is correct. spermatophytes phanerogams.
BPK570 In the light of the above statements, choose
14. Given below are two statements: the most appropriate answer from the
Statement-I : Algae are non-embryophytes, options given below:
atracheophytes, spermatophytes and
(1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
homosporous.
correct.
Statement-II : Sex organs of algae are
(2) Both Statement-I and statement-II are
multicellular and jacketed.
incorrect.
In the light of the above statements, choose
(3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
the most appropriate answer from the
incorrect.
options given below:
(4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(1) Both Statement-I and II are correct.
(2) Both Statement-I and statement-II are is correct.
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17. Given below are two statements: one is (b) In Volvox, Fucus sexual reproduction is
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is oogamous.
labelled as Reason (R). (c) In numerical taxonomy, each character is
Assertion (A) : Majority of pteriodophytes given equal importance and at the same
are heterosporous. time hundreds of characters can be
Reason (R) : Genera like Selaginella and considered.
Salvinia produce two kinds of spores, macro (d) In algae, asexual reproduction is by
(large) and micro (small). production of different types of spores,
In the light of the above statements, choose the most common being the conidia.
the most appropriate answer from the
(e) Atleast half of the total carbon di-oxide
options given below :
fixation on earth is carried out by algae
(1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not
through photosynthesis.
the correct explanation of (A).
Choose the correct answer from the options
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
given below :
(3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
(1) (a) and (b) only
(4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the
(2) (b), (c), (d) and (e) only
correct explanation of (A).
(3) (a), (b), (d) and (e) only
BPK574
18. Given below are two statements: one is (4) (b), (c) and (e) only
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is BPK576
labelled as Reason (R). 20. Identify the correct set of statements:
Assertion (A) : Sexual reproduction in (a) Red colour of red algae is due to
Ulothrix and Spirogyra is oogamous. predominance of the red pigment
Reason (R) : Male and female gametes are fucoxanthin.
flagellated and similar in size (as in Ulothrix) (b) Chlorella is a multicellular alga rich in
or non-flagellated (non motile) but similar in proteins is used as food supplement even
size (as in Spirogyra). by space travallers.
In the light of the above statements, choose (c) Green algae usually have a rigid cell wall
the most appropriate answer from the made of an outer layer of cellulose and an
options given below: inner layer of pectose.
(1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not (d) In red algae food is stored as floridean
the correct explanation of (A). starch which is very similar to
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. amylopectin and glycogen in structure.
(3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. (e) Fucus is a brown alga shows haplo-
(4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the diplontic life cycle.
correct explanation of (A).
Choose the correct answer from options
BPK575
given below :
19. Identify the correct set of statements:
(1) (a), (b) and (c)
(a) Natural classification systems were not
(2) (a), (b), (c) and (e)
based on natural affinities among the
(3) only (d)
organisms and evolutionary relationship
(4) (c) and (d) only
between various organisms.
BPK577
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21. Identify the correct set of statements: 23. Identify the correct set of statements:
(a) Polysiphonia, Porphyra are red algae, and (a) Roots in some genera have fungal
Laminaria, Sargassum are brown algae. association in the form of mycorrhiza
(b) Asexual reproduction in most brown (like Cycas), while in some others (like
algae is by biflagellated zoospores that Pinus) small specialised roots called
are pear shaped and have two equal coralloid roots are associated with N2–
laterally attached flagella. fixing cyanobacteria.
(c) The plant body of bryophytes is less (b) In gymnosperms the multicellular female
differentiated than pteriodophytes. gametophytes is also retained within
(d) Species of Gelidium, a moss provide peat megasporangium.
that have long been used as fuel. (c) In gymnosperms endoseprm represents
(e) Marchantia, is the leafy member of female gametophyte.
liverworts has tiny leaf like appendages in (d) Gymnosperms show anemophilous
two rows on stem like structure. pollination.
Choose the correct answer from options (e) In Cycas the pinnate leaves persist for few
given below: year.
(1) (a) and (c) only Choose the correct answer from options
(2) (b), (d) and (e) only given below:
(3) (a), (b) and (c) only (1) (a), (b), (c) and (e) only
(4) (c) only (2) (a), (c), (d) and (e) only
BPK578 (3) (b), (c), (d) and (e) only
22. Identify the correct set of statements: (4) (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e)
(a) Pteridophytes are first spermatophytes BPK580
evolutionarily. 24. Given below are two statements: one is
(b) In homosporous pteridophytes, spores labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
germinate to give rise to inconspicuous, labelled as Reason (R).
small but multicellular, free living mostly Assertion (A): In heterosporous
photosynthetic thalloid gameteophytes pteridophytes, gametophyte is dioecious.
called prothallus. Reason (R): The female gametophytes in
(c) Majority of pteridophytes are heterosporous pteridophytes, are retained on
homosporous. parent sporophyte for variable periods.
(d) Homosporous pteridophyes show event In the light of the above statements, choose
precursor to the seed habit. the most appropriate answer from the
(e) Equisetum belongs to class lycopsida. options given below:
Choose the correct answer from options (1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not
given below : the correct explanation of (A).
(1) (a), (d) and (e) only (2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(2) (b) and (c) only (3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
(3) (a), (b), (c) and (d) only (4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the
(4) (b), (c) and (d) only correct explanation of (A).
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25. Given below are two statements: one is (1) i-c-z, ii-b-x, iii-a-y
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is (2) i-b-z, ii-c-x, iii-a-y
labelled as Reason (R). (3) i-b-y, ii-c-x, iii-a-z
Assertion (A) : In gymnosperms endosperm (4) i-a-x, ii-b-y, iii-c-z
is haploid. BPK584
Reason (R) : In gymnosperms within the 28. Match the following:
megasporangium, megaspore mother cell List-I List-II
divides meiotically to form four haploid (A) Pteropsida (i) Equisetum
megaspores, one of the megaspore develops
(B) Sphenopsida (ii) Selaginella
into a multicellular female gametophyte.
(C) Psilopsida (iii) Dryopteris
In the light of the above statements, choose
(D) Lycopsida (iv) Psilotum
the most appropriate answer from the
options given below : (1) A–i; B–ii; C–iii; D–iv
(1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not (2) A–iii; B–iv; C–ii; D–i
the correct explanation of (A). (3) A–iv; B–iii; C–ii; D–i
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. (4) A–iii; B–i; C–iv; D–ii
(3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. BPK585
(4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the 29. Match the following:
correct explanation of (A). List-I List-II
BPK582 (A) Haplontic life cycle (i) Ectocarpus
26. Match the column-I with column-II and (B) Haplo-diplontic (ii) Spirogyra
choose the correct option. lifecycle
Column-I Column-II (C) Diplontic life cycle (iii) Cycas
(A) Smallest I. Eucalyptus (D) Haplo-diplontic (iv) Marchantia
flowering plant lifecycle
(B) Male sex organ in II. Wolffia
(1) A-(ii); B-(iv), C-(iii); D-(i)
flowering plant
(2) A-(i); B-(ii), C-(iii); D-(iv)
(C) Female sex organ III. Stamen
(3) A-(iv); B-(iii), C-(ii); D-(i)
in flowering plant
(4) A-(ii); B-(iii), C-(iv); D-(i)
(D) Tallest tree IV. Pistil BPK586
(1) A-I; B-II; C-III; D-IV 30. Match the column [A] with column [B] :-
(2) A-IV; B-III; C-II; D-I Column-A Column-B
(3) A-II; B-III; C-IV; D-I (a) Gemmae (i) Protonema
(4) A-II; B-IV; C-III; D-I (b) Mosses (ii) Male
BPK583 gametophyte
27. Match the following columns correctly :- (c) Megaspore (iii) Female
Column-I Column-II Column-III gametophyte
(i) Volvox & (a) Floridean (x) Chlorophyll-a, c (d) Microspore (iv) Liver wort
Spirogyra starch
(1) a-i, b-ii, c-iii; d-iv
(ii) Fucus & (b) Starch (y) Chlorophyll-a, d
(2) a-iv, b-ii, c-i; d-iii
Laminaria
(3) a-ii, b-iv, c-i; d-iii
(iii) Porphyra & (c) Mannitol & (z) Chlorophyll-a, b
Polysiphonia laminarin (4) a-iv, b-i, c-iii; d-ii
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31. Read the following statements about C-Floridean
(1) A-Cellulose B-chl-a,c
pteridophytes :- starch
(i) The main plant body is sporophyte. (2) A-Starch B-chl-a,e C-Laminarin
(ii) The sporophyte is differentiated into C-Floridean
(3) A-Starch B-chl-a,c
true roots, stem and leaves. starch
(iii) Their gametophyte lack vascular bundle. (4) A-Cellulose B-chl-a,e C-Starch
(iv) Microphylls are found in Selaginella and
BPK591
macrophylls in the ferns like Dryopteris.
35. Some structures are given below they are
(v) Strobili or cones are found in Selaginella produced during life cycle of different plant
and Equisetum. groups :-
How many of the above statements are (i) Gemmae (ii) Protonema
correct ? (iii) Prothallus (iv) Haploid endosperm
(1) Four (2) Five (v) Archegonium (vi) Pollen grains
(3) Two (4) Three (vii) Double fertilization
BPK588 (viii) Fruit formation
32. Bryophyte → Pteridophyte → Gymnosperm (ix) Ovule formation
(A) (B) (C) (x) Vascular tissues
Choose the ploidy of gametophytic What structures can be observed in the life
generation of A, B and C :- cycle of Gymnosperm :-
(1) Gemmae, Prothallus, Archegonium.
(1) A-2n, B-2n, C-2n
(2) Vascular tissue, Prothallus, Ovule
(2) A-n, B-2n, C-n
formation.
(3) A-2n, B-n, C-2n
(3) Archagonium, Haploid endosperm,
(4) A-n, B-n, C-n
Vascular tissue.
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(4) Prothallus, Archegonium, Vascular tissue.
33. The spread of living bryophytes and BPK592
pteridophytes are restricted to moist, damp 36. Arrange the following events of life cycle of
and shady places because:- Bryophyte in correct sequence :-
(1) They lack roots and vascular tissues I. Germination of spore.
(2) Not able to tolerate high light intensity II. Gametes formation.
(3) They require water for fertilization III. Formation of Gametophyte.
(4) One generation dependent upon another IV. Fertilization.
for water. V. Embryo formation.
BPK590 (1) I, III, IV, V, II (2) II, IV, I, V, III
34. (3) III, II, IV, V, I (4) V, I, II, III, IV
BPK593
Major Stored
Classes 37. Arrange the following plant groups in
Pigments food
ascending order with respect to the gradual
Chlorophyceae chl-a,b A reduction of gametophytic stage.
Phaeophyceae B Mannitol (a) Bryophyta (b) Pteridophyta
Rhodophyceae chl-a,d C (c) Angiosperm (d) Gymnosperm
(1) a, b, c, d (2) b, c, d, a
Choose the correct options for A, B and C : (3) a, b, d, c (4) b, d, c, a
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38. List some of the plants are given below :- 40. Chemotaxonomy is connected with
Cedrus, Funaria, Pinus, Cycas, Ginkgo, (1) Classification of chemicals found in
Pteridium, Adiantum plants.
How many are 'naked seed' bearing plants - (2) Use of phytochemical data in systematic
(1) Three (2) Four botany.
(3) Two (4) Five (3) Application of chemicals on herbarium
BPK595 sheets.
39. Place the following groups of plants in order, (4) Use of statistical methods in chemical
beginning with those that first appeared on yielding plants.
the earth and progressing toward those that BPK597
appeared most recently in time.
(1) Gymnosperms, angiosperms, ferns, moss,
algae
(2) Algae, moss, ferns, gymnosperms,
angiosperms
(3) Moss, algae, ferns, angiosperms,
gymnosperms
(4) Algae, ferns, angiosperms, gymnosperms,
moss
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Exercise – II ANSWER KEY

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer 2 1 1 3 4 2 3 1 4 4 4 2 1 2 4
Question 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Answer 4 3 3 4 3 1 2 3 1 4 3 2 4 1 4
Question 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Answer 2 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2

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Exercise – I Morphology of Flowering Plant

1. Primary root originates from :- 8. Identify the components labelled A, B, C in the
(1) Radicle of embryo given diagrams :-
(2) Plumule of embryo
(3) Coleorhiza of embryo
(4) Scutellum of embryo A
BMP464 B
C
2. Fibrous root system is present in :-
(1) Wheat (2) Mustard (1) A - mesocarp, B - seed, C - endocarp
(3) Monstera (4) Banyan tree (2) A - mesocarp, B - endocarp, C - seed
BMP465 (3) A - Seed, B - endocarp, C - mesocarp
3. Stem originates from which part at the time (4) A - Seed, B - mesocarp, C - endocarp
of seed germination :- BMP471
(1) Plumule (2) Radicle 9. Mango and coconut lie in which category of
(3) Scutellum (4) Coleorhiza fruit:-
BMP466 (1) Drupe fruit (2) Pepo fruit
4. Rachis is absent in :- (3) Pome fruit (4) Berry fruit
(1) Simple leaf BMP472
10. If any fruit is produced from ovary without
(2) Palmately compound leaf
fertilization then it is called .......................... :-
(3) Pinnately compound leaf
(1) Parthenogenesis
(4) Both (1) and (2)
BMP467 (2) Parthenocarpy
(3) Apospory
5. Which of the following possess simple leaves:
(4) Diplospory
(1) Peepal, Mango, Radish
BMP473
(2) Silk cotton 11. Given below are two statements:
(3) Bombax Statement-I : In some plants, like grass,
(4) Azadirachta (Neem) monstera and banyan roots arise from
BMP468 radicle.
6. ................ type of inflorescence the main axis Statement-II : Epidermal cells of region of
terminates in a flower, hence is limited in elongation in root form very fine and delicate,
growth and the flowers are borne in a thread like structures called root hairs.
basipetal order :- In the light of the above statements, choose
(1) Racemose (2) Cymose the most appropriate answer from the
(3) Venation (4) Placentation options given below:
BMP469 (1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct.
7. The mode of arrangement of sepals or petals
(2) Both Statement-I and statement-II are
in floral bud with respect to the other
incorrect.
members of the same whorl is known as
(3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
...................... :- incorrect.
(1) Aestivation (2) Placentation (4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(3) Phyllotaxy (4) Allogamy is correct.
BMP470 BMP474
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12. Given below are two statements: Reason (R) : The cells of elongation zone
Statement-I : Superior ovary is found in gradually differentiate and mature and form
mustard, china rose, brinjal and inferior region of maturation.
ovary is found in guava, ray florets of In the light of the above statements, choose
sunflower. the most appropriate answer from the
Statement-II : Mustard, Datura, chilli have options given below :
actinomorphic flowers and canna has (1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not
asymmetric flower. the correct explanation of (A).
In the light of the above statements, choose (2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
the most appropriate answer from the (3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
options given below: (4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the
(1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct explanation of (A).
correct. BMP477
(2) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are 15. Given below are two statements: one is
incorrect. labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
(3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is labelled as Reason (R).
incorrect. Assertion (A) : In Cymose type of inflorescence
(4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II peduncle shows limited growth.
is correct. Reason (R) : In cymose type of inflorescence
BMP475 the main axis terminates into a flower.
13. Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose
Statement-I : Epipetalous androecium is the most appropriate answer from the
found in Belladonna, Ashwagandha. options given below :
Statement-II : Epitepalous androcium is (1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not
found in Pea, Trifolium. the correct explanation of (A).
In the light of the above statements, choose (2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
the most appropriate answer from the (3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
options given below: (4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the
(1) Both Statement-I and II are correct. correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are BMP478
incorrect. 16. Given below are two statements: one is
(3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
incorrect. labelled as Reason (R).
(4) Statement-I is incorrect but statement-II Assertion (A) : In mustard, chinarose and
is correct. brinjal ovary is said to be superior.
BMP476 Reason (R) : Gynoecium is situated in the
14. Given below are two statements: one is centre and other parts of flowers are located
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is on the rim of thalamus almost at the same
labelled as Reason (R). level.
Assertion (A) : The zone, proximal to region In the light of the above statements, choose
of elongation in root, is called the region of the most appropriate answer from the
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(1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not 19. In Cymose, flower are borne in which manner
the correct explanation of (A). (1) Acropetal
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. (2) Basipetal
(3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. (3) Both acropetal & basipetal
(4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the (4) They do not follow any pattern
correct explanation of (A).
BMP482
BMP479
20. Tricarpellary, syncarpous ovary with axile
17. Identify the correct set of statements :
placentation is seen in :-
(a) In plants such as bean, gram and pea, the
endosperm is present in mature seeds (1) Solanaceae
and such seeds are called endospermous. (2) Fabaceae
(b) Embryo in monocot seed consists of one (3) Liliaceae
large and shield shaped cotyledon known (4) Brassicaceae
as epiblast and a short axis with plumule BMP483
and a radicle. 21. A monocot can be distinguished from a dicot
(c) The fruit in muliathi is legume and seed is by:-
endospermic. (1) Aestivation
(d) Diadelphous androecium is the feature of (2) Venation
brassicaceae family.
(3) Both (1) & (2)
(e) After fertilization ovules develop into
(4) Placentation
fruit and ovary matures into seeds. BMP484
Choose the correct answer from options
22. Select the correct option in which examples
given below :
are correctly matched with figures of
(1) All are correct
placentation respectively :-
(2) All are incorrect
(3) (a), (c), (d) are correct
(4) only (c) is incorrect
BMP480
18. Find out the correct one from the following.
Hypogynous Perigynous Epigynous (1) Mustard, Tomato, Sunflower, Dianthus
flower flower flower (2) Tomato, Sunflower, Mustard, Dianthus
Guava, (3) Sunflower, Dianthus, Argemone, Tomato
Cucumber, Plum, Rose, Mustard, Brinjal,
(1)
Sunflower - Peach China rose
(4) Tomato, Argemone, Dianthus, Sunflower
ray floret BMP485
Guava, 23. Find the incorrect statement :-
Plum, Rose, Cucumber,
(2) Sunflower - ray (1) In pinnately compound leaf, rachis is
Brinjal Peach
floret
present
Mustard, Brinjal, Cucumber,
(3) Sunflower - ray (2) Rachis, actually represents the midrib of
Guava Sunflower
floret the leaf in a pinnately compound leaf
Guava, (3) In palmately compound leaf, rachis is
Mustard,
Plum, Rose, Cucumber,
(4) Brinjal, China present
Peach Sunflower - ray
rose
floret (4) Silk cotton has palmately compound leaf
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24. Answer the following questions (A & B) by 26. In coconut and mango, the fruit is known as :-
using the given below diagram :- (1) Berry (2) Pod
(3) Drupe (4) Samara
BMP489
27. In ___A___ type of inflorescence the main axis
terminates in a flower, hence is ___B___ in
growth. The flowers are borne in a ___C___
(A) Type of placentation ?
order. A, B & C are respectively.
(B) Example of this type of placentation ?
(1) Racemose, unlimited, acropetal
(1) A = Free Central, B = china rose
(2) Cymose, limited, basipetal
(2) A = Parietal, B = Mustard
(3) Cymose, unlimited, basipetal
(3) A = Basal, B = Marigold
(4) Racemose, limited, acropetal
(4) A= Axile, B = Lemon
BMP490
BMP487
25. Developing seeds are attached to the fruit
with a scar like structure, which can also be
seen on seed coat is called as :-
(1) Testa (2) Tegmen
(3) Hilum (4) Micropyle
BMP488

Exercise – I ANSWER KEY

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer 1 1 1 4 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 3 4 4
Question 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Answer 2 2 4 2 3 2 4 3 4 3 3 2

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Exercise – II Morphology of Flowering Plant

1. The function of stem is :- (B) Valvate (ii) Chinarose,
(1) Spreading out branches, bearing leaves, ladyfinger, cotton
flowers and fruits (C) Vexillary (iii) Cassia, gulmohur
(2) Conduct water, minerals and (D) Imbricate (iv) Pea, bean
photosynthates (1) A - ii, B - i, C - iv, D - iii
(3) Storage of food, support, protection and (2) A - iv, B - iii, C - ii, D - i
vegetative propagation (3) A - iii, B - iv, C - ii, D - i
(4) All of the above (4) A - ii, B - iii, C - iv, D - i
BMP491 BMP494
2. Find out the correct match from given table :- 5. Find out the correct match :-
Column-I Column-II Column-I Column-II
(A) Alternate (i) Sunflower, (A) Twisted (i)
phyllotaxy china rose, aestivation
mustard
(B) Opposite (ii) Calotropis,
phyllotaxy guava
(B) Valvate (ii)
(C) Whorled (iii) Monocot plants aestivation
phyllotaxy
(D) Parallel (iv) Alstonia (Devils (C) Vexillary (iii)
venation tree) aestivation
(1) A - i, B - iii, C - iv, D - ii
(2) A - i, B - ii, C - iv, D - iii (D) Imbricate (iv)
(3) A - iv, B - iii, C - ii, D - i aestivation
(4) A - ii, B - iii, C - iv, D - i
BMP492
(1) A - ii, B - i, C - iv, D - iii
3. Find out the correct match :-
Column-I Column-II (2) A - iv, B - iii, C - ii, D - i
(A) Actinomorphic (i) Canna (3) A - iii, B - iv, C - ii, D - i
flower (4) A - iv, B - iii, C - i, D - ii
(B) Zygomorphic (ii) Pea Gulmohar, BMP495
flower Bean, Cassia 6. Find out the correct match from the table :-
(C) Asymmetric (iii) Datura, Column-I Column-II
flower Mustard, Chilli (A) Basal (i) Pea
(D) Underground (iv) Potato, Ginger placentation
stems (B) Free central (ii) Chinarose,
(1) A - i, B - ii, C - iii, D - iv placentation tomato,
(2) A - iii, B - ii, C - i, D - iv lemon
(3) A - iv, B - iii, C - ii, D - i (C) Parietal (iii) Argemone,
(4) A - ii, B - iv, C - i, D - iii placentation mustard
BMP493 (D) Axile (iv) Dianthus,
4. Find out the correct match :- placentation primrose
Column-I Column-II
(E) Marginal (v) Sunflower,
(A) Twisted (i) Calotropis
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(1) A - i, B - ii, C - iii, D - iv, E - v 9. % K(5) C1+1+(2) A(9)+1 G1
(2) A - ii, B - iii, C - iv, D - v, E - i Select the correct option in respect of given
(3) A - v, B - iv, C - iii, D - ii, E - i floral formula :-
(4) A - v, B - iv, C - i, D - ii, E - iii (1) Posterior petals are fused
BMP496 (2) Found in flower of tulip plant
7. Find out the correct match :- (3) Diadelphous condition
Column-I Column-II (4) Monoadelphous condition
BMP499
(A) Free cental (i) 10. Identify the correct floral formula on the
basis of given diagram ?

(B) Basal (ii)

(a) (b) (c) (d)

(C) Parietal (iii) (1) % K(5) C1 + 2 + (2) A(9) + 1 G1

(2) K2 + 2 C4 A2 + 4 G(2)

(D) Axile (iv)

(3) Br P(3 + 3) A3 + 3 G(3)

(4) K(5) C(5) A5 G(2)

(E) Marginal (v)
BMP500
11. Statement-I : The floral features are
(1) A - i, B - ii, C - iii, D - iv, E - v represented in the summarised form as floral
(2) A - i, B - ii, C - v, D - iv, E - iii diagrams and floral formula.
(3) A - iv, B - v, C - iii, D - ii, E - i Statement-II : Flowering plants exhibit
(4) A - iii, B - ii, C - iv, D - iv, E - i enormous variation in shape, size, structure,
BMP497 mode of nutrition, life span, habit and habitat.
8. Choose the correct floral formula with the In the light of the above statements, choose
help of given floral diagram :- the most appropriate answer from the
options given below:
(1) Both Statement-I and II are incorrect.
(2) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
incorrect.
(3) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
are correct
(4) Both Statement-I and II are correct
BMP501
(1)  + K2+2 C4 A2+4G(2) 12. Statement-I : Generally, Monocotyledonous
seeds are Non-endospermic but some as in
(2)  + K(2+2) C1+2+2 A2+4G(2)
orchids are endospermic.
(3)  + K2+2 C4 A(2+4)G(2) Statement-II : In some seeds such as castor
the endosperm formed as a result of double
(4)  + K2+2 C4 A2+4G2 fertilization, is food storing tissue and called
BMP498 endospermic seeds.
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In the light of the above statements, choose 15. Read the following statements and choose the
the most appropriate answer from the set of correct statements :-
options given below: (a) A few centimetres above the root cap is
(1) Both Statement-I and II are incorrect. the region of meristematic activity.
(2) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (b) In some plants like monstera, grass, and
incorrect. the mustard plant, root aries from parts of
(3) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II the plant other than the radicle and are
is correct called adventitious roots.
(4) Both Statement-I and statement-II are (c) Root hairs are generally multicellular and
they absorb water and minerals from the
correct
soil.
BMP502
(d) Underground stems of Potato, Ginger,
13. Statement-I : When stamens are attached to
Turmeric, Zaminkand, Colocassia are
the petals they are epiphyllous as in brinjal,
modified store food in them.
or epipetalous when attached to the perianth
(e) The region of the stem where leaves are
as in the flowers of lily.
born are called nodes while internode are
Statement-II : When the ovules are borne on the portions between two nodes.
central axis and septa are absent, as in Choose the correct answer from the options
Dianthus and primrose the placentation is given below.
called free central. (1) (a), (b), (d) and (e) only
In the light of the above statements, choose (2) (a), (d) and (e) only
the most appropriate answer from the (3) (d) and (e) only
options given below: (4) (c), (d) and (e) only
(1) Both Statement-I and II are incorrect. BMP505
(2) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is 16. Read the following statement and choose the
incorrect. set of correct statements :-
(3) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II (a) The flower is the reproductive unit in the
is correct angiosperm.
(4) Both Statement-I and II are correct (b) A flower may be trimerous, tetramerous
BMP503 or pentamerous when the floral
14. Given below are two statements : one is appendages are in multiple of 3, 4 or 5
labelled as Assertion(A) and the other is respectively.
labelled as Reason (R). (c) The calyx is the innermost whorl of the
flower and the members are called sepals.
Assertion : The stamens of china rose are
(d) Each stamen which represents the male
Monadelphous.
reproductive organ consists of stigma,
Reason : Filaments of stamens are united
style and ovary.
into one bunch or one bundle and anthers are
(e) the arrangement of ovules with in the
free.
ovary is known as placentation.
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not
Choose the correct answer from the options
the correct explanation of (A). given below.
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. (1) (a), (b) and (c) only
(3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. (2) (a), (b) and (e) only
(4) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is the (3) (a), (c) and (d) only
correct explanation of (A). (4) (a) and (b) only
BMP504 BMP506
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17. Given below are two statements: 19. Identify the correct set of statements :
Statement-I : Underground stems of some (a) Ovary is half inferior in plum, rose, peach.
plants such as grass and strawberry etc., (b) If the margins of sepals and petals overlap
spread to new niches and when older parts one another but not in a particular
die new plants are formed. direction as in Cassia and gulmohar, the
Statement-II : In Pistia and Eichhornia the aestivation is called imbricate.
lateral branches originate from the basal and (c) A sterile stamen is called staminate.
underground portion of the main stem, grows (d) In Dianthus and Primrose the placentation
horizontally beneath the soil and the come is parietal.
(e) In mango and coconut fruit is known as
out obliquely upward giving rise to leafy
legume.
shoots.
Choose the correct answer from options
In the light of the above statements, choose
given below :
the most appropriate answer from the
(1) (a) and (b) only
options given below:
(2) (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) only
(1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(3) (b), (c), (d) only
correct.
(4) (a) and (e) only
(2) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are BMP509
incorrect. 20. Axile placentation is found in
(3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (1) Malvaceae (2) Liliaceae
incorrect. (3) Solanaceae (4) All of the above
(4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II BMP510
is correct. 21. Perianth is reduced and represent as lodicule
BMP507
in the family -
18. Given below are two statements:
(1) Lilliaceae (2) Graminae
Statement-I : Micropyle is a scar on the seed
(3) Compositae (4) Malvaceae
coat through which the developing seeds are
BMP511
attached to the fruit, above the micropyle is a 22. Androecium in Solanaceae is _________
small pore called the hilum. (1) Epipetalous (2) Epiphyllous
Statement-II : Opposite phyllotaxy is found (3) Monoadelphous (4) Polyadelphous
in Calotropis and whorled phyllotaxy is found BMP512
in Alstonia. 23. Assertion : Syngenesious condition is a
In the light of the above statements, choose characteristic feature of compositae.
the most appropriate answer from the Reason : Stamens are united by their anthers
options given below: only while, filaments remains free.
(1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (1) Both Assertion and Reason are true and
correct. Reason is correct explanation of
(2) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are Assertion.
incorrect. (2) Both Assertion and Reason are true and
(3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is but Reason is not the correct explanation
incorrect. of Assertion.
(4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II (3) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
is correct. (4) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
BMP508 BMP513
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24. Floral formula of a plant is (1) Gram – Monocot seed
% K(5) C1+2+(2) A(9)+1 G1. (2) Pea – Dicot seed
(3) Maize – Dicot seed
Which of the following feature is correct w.r.t.
(4) Maize – Monocot seed
this plant?
BMP517
(1) Leaves have parallel venation
28. Study carefully the given floral diagram and
(2) Roots are adventitious and fibrous
select the option, which correctly represents
(3) Seeds are endospermous
the related Floral Formula (FF).
(4) Roots may have root nodules
BMP514
25. Plant which to neither belongs solanaceae
nor to cruciferae family :
(1) Mustard
(2) Withania somnifera
(3) Aloe vera
(4) Potato
BMP515
26. Find the incorrect match, w.r.t. the floral (1) Br⊕⚥Epi3-7K(5)C5 A(∞) G(5-∞)
formula and its family :
(2)
(1) Poaceae – Br⊕⚥P2A3G1 or G(3)
(3)
(2) Asteraceae – Br% KpC(5)A0G
̅(2)

(3) Malvaceae – Br⊕⚥Epi3-7K(5)C5 A(∞) G(5-∞) (4)

(4) Fabaceae – BMP518

BMP516 29. is the floral formula of :-
27. (I) Aleurone layer
(1) Sesbania
(II) Scutellum
(2) Petunia
(III) Coleoptile
(3) Brassica
(IV) Coleorhiza
(4) Allium
Find the correct option with respect to above BMP519
information.

Exercise – II ANSWER KEY

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer 4 2 2 1 1 3 3 1 3 1 4 3 3 4 3
Question 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Answer 2 3 4 1 4 2 1 1 4 3 1 4 1 2

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Exercise – I Anatomy of Flowering Plants

1. In which part of dicot root, casparian stripes 8. The endodermis of dicot stem is also called:
are present? (1) Stele (2) Starch sheath
(1) Hypodermis (2) Endodermis (3) Cortical layers (4) Periderm
(3) Pericycle (4) Cortex BAP383
BAP376 9. The wood is actually a _______
2. The vascular bundles are surrounded by a (1) Secondary phloem
layer of thick walled _______ cells in (2) Primary phloem
dorsiventral leaf: - (3) Primary xylem
(1) Mesophyll (2) Epidermal
(4) Secondary xylem
(3) Bundle sheath (4) Hypodermis
BAP384
BAP377 10. The companion cells are specialised
3. Bulliform cells are present in :
parenchymatous cells, which are closely
(1) Grass leaf
associated with: -
(2) Mango leaf
(1) Sieve tube elements
(3) Both (1) and (2)
(2) Xylem
(4) Monocot stem
(3) Phloem
BAP378
4. The tissues involved in secondary growth (4) Subsidiary cells
can be: BAP385
11. The number of xylem bundle in monocot root
(1) Lateral meristem
is:
(2) Vascular cambium
(1) 4 (2) 6
(3) Cork cambium
(3) more than 6 (4) less than 6
(4) All of the above
BAP379 BAP386
5. The meristem, which occurs between mature 12. In dicot stem, pericycle is present on the inner
tissues and are responsible for primary side of the endodermis and above the phloem
growth is called: in the form of semi lunar patches, it is made of:
(1) Intercalary (2) Secondary (1) Parenchyma
(3) Lateral (4) Apical (2) Collenchyma
BAP380 (3) Sclerenchyma
6. Which cambium is primary in origin: (4) Prosenchyma
(1) Intrafascicular cambium
BAP387
(2) Interfascicular cambium 13. During the formation of leaves and elongation
(3) Cork cambium of stem, some cells left behind from shoot
(4) Vascular cambium apical meristem, constitute the ______
BAP381 (1) Axillary bud
7. In the _______, the vascular cambium is
(2) Secondary meristem
completely secondary in origin:
(3) Lateral meristem
(1) Monocot root (2) Monocot stem
(4) Cambium
(3) Dicot root (4) Dicot stem
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14. Identify the tissue in which cells are much 21. Phloem fibres (bast fibres) are made up of
thickened at the corners due to a deposition ______ cells:
of cellulose, hemicellulose and pectin: - (1) Parenchymatous
(1) Parenchyma (2) Collenchyma (2) Sclerenchymatous
(3) Sclerenchyma (4) Xylem (3) Secretory
BAP389 (4) Collenchymatous
15. ______ provides mechanical support to the BAP396
growing parts of the plant such as young stem 22. The stomatal aperture, guard cells and the
and petiole of a leaf: surrounding subsidiary cells are together
(1) Parenchyma called as –
(2) Collenchyma (1) Trichome
(3) Sclerenchyma (2) Stomata
(4) Xylem (3) Stomatal apparatus
BAP390 (4) Ground tissue
16. The main mechanical tissue of plant is : BAP397
(1) Parenchyma 23. On stem the epidermal hairs are called:
(2) Collenchyma (1) Trichome
(3) Sclerenchyma (2) Root hair
(4) Xylem (3) Both (1) and (2)
BAP391 (4) Bundle sheath
17. ________ constitute the complex tissues in plants. BAP398
(1) Xylem, phloem 24. All tissues except epidermis and vascular
(2) Phloem, metaxylem
bundles constitute –
(3) Parenchyma, xylem
(1) Ground tissue system
(4) Xylem, metaxylem
(2) Epidermal tissue system
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(3) Vascular tissue system
18. The cells which are devoid of protoplasm are:
(4) Stele
(1) Tracheids (2) Vessels
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(3) Xylem fibres (4) All of the above
25. The ground tissue system consists of simple
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tissues such as :
19. Which one of the following is not a part of
(1) Parenchyma and Collenchyma
phloem?
(2) Collenchyma and Sclerenchyma
(1) Sieve tubes
(3) Parenchyma and Sclerenchyma
(2) Companion cells
(4) All of the above
(3) Phloem parenchyma
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(4) Vessels
26. In leaves, the ground tissue constitute of thin
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walled parenchymatous chloroplast containing
20. ______ is absent in most of the
cells and is called ______
monocotyledonous, stem:
(1) Sieve tube elements (1) Mesophyll
(2) Phloem parenchyma (2) Epidermis
(3) Xylem parenchyma (3) Stomatal apparatus
(4) Companion cells (4) Bundle sheath extension
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27. The innermost layer of the cortex is called: 29. The following figure represent the stomatal
(1) Endodermis (2) Hypodermis apparatus which shows :-
(3) Pericycle (4) Casparian strips
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28. Given below is the diagram of a T.S. of
dorsiventral leaf. In which one of the options
(1) Dumb-bell shaped guard cell and found in
all the four parts A, B, C and D are correct?
grasses
(2) Bean shaped guard cell and found in
grasses
(3) Dumb-bell shaped guard cell and found in
dicots
(4) Bean shaped guard cell and found in
dicots
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A B C D 30. Arrange the following cell layers in outer to
Adaxial Palisade Spongy Abaxial inner side:
(1)
epidermis mesophyll mesophyll epidermis (a) Hypodermis (b) Pericycle
Adaxial Spongy Palisade Abaxial (c) Endodermis (d) Epidermis
(2)
epidermis mesophyll mesophyll epidermis
(e) Pith
Abaxial Palisade Spongy Adaxial
(3) (1) (e), (b), (c), (a), (d)
epidermis mesophyll mesophyll epidermis
(2) (e), (c), (b), (a), (d)
Adaxial Bundle Spongy Abaxial
(4) (3) (d), (a), (b), (c), (e)
epidermis sheath mesophyll epidermis
(4) (d), (a), (c), (b), (e)
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Exercise – I ANSWER KEY

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer 2 3 1 4 1 1 3 2 4 1 3 3 1 2 2
Question 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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Exercise – II Anatomy of Flowering Plants

1. The meristem that occurs in the mature (d) All tissues except epidermis and vascular
regions of roots and shoots of many plants, bundles constitute the ground tissue.
particularly those that produce woody axis (e) Gymnosperms have albuminous cells and
and appear later than primary meristem is sieve tubes.
called the _____ meristem: Choose the correct answer from the options
(1) Apical given below.
(2) Secondary (1) (a) and (c) only
(3) Intercalary (2) (c), (d) and (e) only
(4) Primary (3) (a), (b) and (d) only
BAP406 (4) (c), (d) and (e) only
2. Select the wrong statement about BAP409
parenchyma : 5. Read the following statement and choose the
(1) It forms the major component within organs set of correct statements :-
(2) The cells of the parenchyma are generally (a) Monocotyledonous roots do not undergo
non-isodiametric any secondary growth.
(3) Its cell wall is thin and made up of cellulose (b) In dicot root innermost layer of cortex is
(4) The parenchyma performs various called pericycle.
functions like photosynthesis, storage (c) In monocot stem cells of endodermis are
and secretion rich in starch grains and the layer is also
BAP407 referred to as starch sheath.
3. Select the wrong statement about the (d) In grasses certain abaxial epidermal cells
collenchyma: along the vein modify themselves into
(1) The collenchyma occurs in layers below large, empty colourless cells. These are
the epidermis in dicotyledonous stem called bulliform cells.
(2) They are always found as continuous (e) In dorsiventral leaf mesophyll tissue
homogenous layers differentiate into palisade and spongy
(3) These can assimilate food when they parenchyma.
contain chloroplasts Choose the correct answer from the options
(4) Intercellular spaces are generally absent given below.
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4. Read the following statements and choose the (2) (a), (b) and (d) only
set of correct statements :- (3) (a), (c), (d) and (e) only
(a) Internal structures also show adaptations (4) (a) and (e) only
to diverse environments. BAP410
(b) During the formation of primary plant 6. Given below are two statements : one is
body, specific regions of the apical labelled as Assertion(A) and the other is
meristem produce dermal tissues, ground labbelled as Reason (R).
tissue and vascular tissues. Assertion : Collenchyma, sclerenchyma and
(c) The first formed primary xylem element xylem provides mechanical support to the
is called metaxylem and the later formed plant parts.
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(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not 9. Given below are two statements: one is
the correct explanation of (A). labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. labelled as Reason (R).
(3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. Assertion (A) : In dicot stems, vascular
(4) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is the bundles are said to be open.
correct explanation of (A). Reason (R) : In dicot stems cambium is
BAP411 present between phloem and xylem.
7. Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose
Statement-I : In grasses, certain adaxial the most appropriate answer from the
epidermal cells along with the veins modify
options given below :
themselves into large empty, colourless cells.
(1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not
These are called bulliform cells.
the correct explanation of (A).
Statement-II : All tissues on the outerside of
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
endodermis such as pericycle, vascular
(3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
bundles and pith constitute the stele.
(4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the
In the light of the above statements, choose
correct explanation of (A).
the most appropriate answer from the
options given below: BAP414
(1) Both Statement-I and II are correct. 10. Identify the correct set of statements :
(2) Both Statement-I and II are incorrect. (a) Both apical meristems and intercalary
(3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is meristems are primary meristems
incorrect. because they appear early in life of a plant
(4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II and contribute to the formation of the
is correct. primary plant body.
BAP412 (b) Parenchyma consists of cells which are
8. Given below are two statements: one is much thickened at the corners due to a
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is deposition of cellulose, hemicellulose and
labelled as Reason (R). pectin.
Assertion (A) : The companion cells help in (c) The sclerenchyma performs various
maintaining pressure gradient in sieve tubes. functions like photosynthesis, storage,
Reason (R) : The sieve tube elements and secretion.
companion cells are connected by pit fields (d) The sclerenchymatous fibres are thick
present between their common longitudinal walled, elongated and pointed cells,
walls. generally occurring in group, in various
In the light of the above statements, choose parts of the plant.
the most appropriate answer from the (e) Tracheids are living cells with
options given below : protoplasm.
(1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not Choose the correct answer from options
the correct explanation of (A). given below :
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct. (1) (a), (b) and (d) only
(3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct. (2) (a) and (d) only
(4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the (3) (b), (c) and (e) only
correct explanation of (A). (4) (b), (c) and (d) only
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11. Identify the correct set of statements : (1) (a) only
(a) Phloem in angiosperms is composed of (2) (b) and (e) only
sieve tube elements, companion cells, (3) (a), (b) and (e) only
phloem parenchyma and phloem fibres. (4) (a), (c) and (d) only
(b) Phloem parenchyma is made up of BAP417
elongated, tapering cylindrical cells which 13. In dicot roots, initiation of lateral roots and
have dense cytoplasm and nucleus. cambium during the secondary growth takes
(c) Phloem fibres are generally absent in place by _____ cells.
secondary phloem but present in primary (1) Parenchyma (2) Pericycle
phloem. (3) Endodermis (4) Epidermis
(d) Xylem fibres of jute, flax and hemp are BAP418
used commercially. 14. The parenchymatous cells which lie between
(e) The stomatal pore, guard cells and the the xylem and the phloem in root are called :
surrounding subsidiary cells are together (1) Conjuctive tissue (2) Stele
called stomatal aperture. (3) Pith (4) Medullary rays
Choose the correct answer from options BAP419
given below : 15. Which one of the following is not a part of
(1) (a) and (b) only stele ?
(2) (c), (d) and (e) only (1) Pith
(3) (a), (b), (c) and (d) only (2) Vascular bundle
(4) (a), (b) and (c) only (3) Endodermis
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12. Identify the correct set of statements :
16. Given below are two statements:
(a) The tangential as well as radial walls of
Statement-I : During the formation of leaves
the endodermal cells have a deposition of
and elongation of stems, some cells left
water impermeable, waxy material lignin
behind from shoot apical meristem,
in the form of casparian strip.
constitute the axillary bud.
(b) In dicotyledonous roots there are usually
Statement-II : Fascicular vascular cambium,
two to four xylem and phloem patches.
inter fascicular cambium and cork cambium
(c) In monocot stem the cells of the
are examples of lateral meristems.
endodermis are rich in starch grains and
In the light of the above statements, choose
the layer is also referred to as the starch
the most appropriate answer from the
sheath.
options given below:
(d) In dicot leaves, certain adaxial epidermal
(1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
cells along the veins modify themselves
correct.
into large, empty, colourless cells. These
(2) Both Statement-I and statement-II are
are called bulliform cells.
incorrect.
(e) The activity of cambium is under control
(3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
of many physiological and environmental
incorrect.
factors.
(4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
Choose the correct answer from options
is correct.
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17. Given below are two statements: Reason (R) : In roots, the protoxylem lies
Statement-I : Collenchyma occurs in layers towards the centre (pith) and the metaxylem
below the epidermis in most of the lies towards the primary of the organ.
monocotyledonous plants. In the light of the above statements, choose
Statement-II : Sclereids are found in the fruit the most appropriate answer from the
walls of nuts, pulp of fruits like guava, pear options given below :
and sapota, seed coats of legumes and leaves (1) Both (A) & (R) are correct but (R) is not
of tea. the correct explanation of (A).
In the light of the above statements, choose (2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
the most appropriate answer from the (3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
options given below: (4) Both (A) & (R) are correct and (R) is the
(1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct explanation of (A).
correct. BAP424
(2) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are 20. Figures X and Y represent the transverse
incorrect. section of _____ and _____ respectively.
(3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
incorrect.
(4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
is correct.
BAP422 X Y
18. Given below are two statements:
Statement-I : In roots the arrangement of A B
primary xylem is endarch and in stem it is (1) Dicot root Dicot stem
exarch.
(2) Monocot root Monocot stem
Statement-II : A mature sieve element
possesses a peripheral cytoplasm and a large (3) Dicot stem Monocot stem
vacuole and a nucleus. (4) Monocot stem Dicot stem
In the light of the above statements, choose
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the most appropriate answer from the
21. Which of the following statement(s) is/are
options given below:
true?
(1) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(a) Ground tissue system is fundamental tissue
correct.
system.
(2) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(b) Root hairs are unicellular.
incorrect.
(c) The trichomes help in preventing water
(3) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
loss.
incorrect.
(1) Only a (2) Only a & b
(4) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(3) Only b & c (4) All a, b & c
is correct.
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22. Statement-I : The root hairs are unicellular
19. Given below are two statements: one is
elongation of the epidermal cells.
labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is
Statement-II : The epidermal hairs of stem
labelled as Reason (R).
are called trichomes, which are usually
Assertion (A) : In roots the arrangement of
multicellular.
primary xylem is exarch.
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(1) Both Statement-I & II are correct. 25. Consider the following statements:
(2) Statement-I is correct & Statement-II is A. In a dicot root, the vascular bundles are
incorrect. collateral and end arch.
(3) Statement-I is incorrect & Statement-II is B. The inner most layer of cortex is
correct. endodermis in a dicot root.
(4) Both Statement-I & II is incorrect. C. In a dicot root, the phloem masses are
BAP427 separated from the xylem by
23. Assertion: Tracheid and vessel elements are parenchymatous cells that are known as
found in xylem tissue. the conjunctive tissue.
Of these statements given above
Reason: Tracheids are responsible for only
(1) (A) is true but (B) and (C) are false
lateral conduction of water, while vessel
(2) (B) is true but (A) and (C) are false
elements primarily conduct water
(3) (B) and (C) are true but (A) is false
longitudinally.
(4) (A) and (C) are true but (B) is false
Options:
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(1) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and
26. Assertion: Ground tissue system is the
the Reason is the correct explanation of
fundamental tissue system of plant body.
the Assertion. Reason: Majority of the plant body consists
(2) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but of ground tissue system.
the Reason is not the correct explanation Options:
of the Assertion. (1) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and
(3) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false. the Reason is the correct explanation of
(4) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true. the Assertion.
BAP428 (2) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but
24. Statement I: The pith in dicot stems is a the Reason is not the correct explanation
region of parenchyma cells located in the of the Assertion.
center of the stem, primarily involved in (3) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
storage. (4) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.
Statement II: Pith cells in dicot stems are BAP431
lignified and provide structural support to 27. Assertion: The primary function of root hairs
the stem, especially during secondary is to increase the surface area for absorption
growth. of water and minerals.
Options: Reason: Root hairs are extensions of
(1) Both statements I & II are correct, and
epidermal cells and lack a cuticle layer.
statement II is the correct explanation of
(1) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and
statement I.
the Reason is the correct explanation of
(2) Both statements I & II are correct, but
statement II is NOT the correct the Assertion.
explanation of statement I. (2) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but
(3) Statement I is correct, but statement II is the Reason is not the correct explanation
incorrect. of the Assertion.
(4) Statement II is correct, but statement I is (3) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
incorrect. (4) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.
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28. Statement-I: Collenchymatous cells provide 30. Assertion: Xylem is conducting as well as
mechanical support to young plant organs mechanical tissue.
due to their thickened primary cell wall. Reason: Xylem helps in transportation of
Statement-II: Sclerenchyma cells are living water, minerals and show deposition of lignin
cells that undergo secondary thickening and on wall of their constituents.
provide additional structural support to the Options:
mature plant. (1) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and
Options: the Reason is the correct explanation of
(1) Both Statement-I and II are correct. the Assertion.
(2) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is (2) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but
incorrect. the Reason is not the correct explanation
(3) Statement-II is correct, but Statement-I is of the Assertion.
incorrect. (3) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(4) Both Statement-I and II are incorrect. (4) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.
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29. Statement-I: The casparian strip, composed 31. Assertion: Parenchyma cells are versatile
of suberin, is present in the endodermis of and perform various functions in plant
plant roots and acts as a barrier to the passive tissues.
flow of water and solutes into the vascular Reason: Parenchyma cells have thin cell
system. walls and large central vacuoles, making
Statement-II: The pericycle is a layer of cells them suitable for storage, photosynthesis,
located between the endodermis and the and secretion.
vascular tissue, responsible for the initiation Options:
of lateral root formation. (1) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and
Options: the Reason is the correct explanation of
(1) Both Statement-I and II are correct. the Assertion.
(2) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is (2) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but
incorrect. the Reason is not the correct explanation
(3) Statement-II is correct, but Statement-I is of the Assertion.
incorrect. (3) Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(4) Both Statement-I and II are incorrect. (4) Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.
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Exercise – II ANSWER KEY

Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Answer 2 2 2 3 4 2 3 1 4 2 1 2 2 1 3
Question 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Answer 1 4 2 2 3 4 1 3 3 3 1 1 4 1 1
Question 31
Answer 1

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