SRI CHAITANYA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS,INDIA.

A.P,TELANGANA,KARNATAKA,TAMILNADU,MAHARASHTRA,DELHI,RANCHI,CHANDIGARH
BOTANY
SEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN FLOWERING PLANTS
1. Read the statements (A–E): 3. Match Column I with Column II
(A) Apomixis is a type of asexual Column – I Column – II
reproduction that produces seeds without Non-
Retain part of
fertilisation. A. albuminous I.
endosperm
seeds
(B) In Citrus and Mango, nucellar cells can
Endosperm
divide and form multiple embryos in a single Albuminous
B. II. completely
ovule. seeds
consumed
(C) Embryos formed from nucellar cells in Persistent
C. Perisperm III.
apomixis are genetically identical to the nucellus
mother plant. Thick and
Cotyledons
(D) Hybrid seeds need to be purchased every D. IV. swollen with
(in legumes)
stored food
year because hybrids show no segregation
Choose the correct matching combination:
when farmers use saved seeds.
(1) A – II, B – I, C – III, D – IV
(E) If apomictic genes are inserted into (2) A – I, B – II, C – III, D – IV
hybrids, farmers can reuse the hybrid seeds (3) A – II, B – III, C – IV, D – I
every year without losing hybrid vigour. (4) A – IV, B – I, C – III, D – II
Which of the above statements are 4. Match Column I with Column II
Column I Column II
INCORRECT?
A. Epicotyl I. Lower part of
(1) Only (D)
embryonal axis
(2) Only (C) and (E) ending in radicle
(3) Only (D) and (E) B. Hypocotyl II. Upper part of
(4) Only (D) is incorrect embryonal axis
ending in plumule
2. Which of the following is the correct reason
C. Scutellum III. Cotyledon of
why seed formation in angiosperms is monocots (especially
considered more dependable? grases)
(1) Seeds contain stored food for the D. Radicle IV. Root tip covered by
embryo. root cap
E. Cotyledons V. Two lateral food –
(2) Seeds always produce genetically
of dicots storing structures.
identical o spring.
Choose the correct matching combination:
(3) Pollination and fertilisation do not (1) A – II, B – IV, C – I, D – III, E – V
require water in angiosperms. (2) A – I, B – II, C – V, D – III, E – IV
(4) Seeds are dispersed to long distances by (3) A – III, B – IV, C – I, D – II, E – V
different agents. (4) A – II, B – I, C – III, D – IV, E – V
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5. Read the following statements: (1) A – II, B – I, C – III, D – IV, E – V
(A) Emasculation means removing anthers (2) A – I, B – II, C – V, D – III, E – IV
from the flower bud of the female parent (3) A – III, B – IV, C – I, D – II, E – V
before they dehisce. (4) A – I, B – II, C – III, D – IV, E – V
(B) Bagging prevents contamination of the 7. Assertion (A): In flowers that open normally
stigma by unwanted pollen grains. and expose both anthers and stigma,
(C) If the female parent bears bisexual complete autogamy is rare.
flowers, emasculation is essential. Reason (R): In many flowering plants,
(D) If the female parent has unisexual outbreeding devices such as dichogamy and
flowers, emasculation is not required. herkogamy prevent self-pollination.
(E) In unisexual female flowers, bagging is (1) Both A and R are true, and R is the
unnecessary because no anthers are present. correct explanation of A.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (2) Both A and R are true, but R is not the
(1) Only A, B, C and D correct explanation of A.
(2) Only A, C and E (3) A is true but R is false.
(3) Only B, D and E (4) A is false but R is true.
(4) Only A, B and D 8. Which of the following correctly matches the
6. Match the following comparative features of pollen grains?
Column I Column II Feature 1 Feature 2
Technical term Meaning From NCERT Exine vs Intine 2 -celled vs 3 -celled
(Adaptation) text)(From NCERT text) pollen
Pollen release and Germ pore vs Exine Vegetative cell vs
A. Dichogamy I. stigma receptivity pattern Generative cell
are not synchronised. Choose the correct combination from the
Anther and stigma options below :
positioned at Statements :
B. Herkogamy II. A) Exine is hard and made of
different places to
avoid contact. sporopollenin, whereas intine is thin and
Genetic mechanism made of cellulose and pectin.
B) Vegetative cell is larger with abundant
Self- preventing self-
food reserve, while generative cell is smaller
C. incompati III. pollen from
and spindle – shapped.
bility germination or
C) Germ pore is the region where
growing in pistil
sporopollenin is absent, whereas exine
Male and female pattern shows diverse designs.
flowers on the same D) In over 60% angiosperms pollen grains
D. Monoecy IV. plant, prevents are shed in 3 – celled stage, and in remaining
autogamy but not species in 2 – celled stage.
geitonogamy E) Pollen grains are well – preserved as
Male and female fossils due to sporopollenin in exine.
flowers on different Which of the above statements are correct?
E. Dioecy V. plants, prevents (1) Only A, B, C and D
autogamy and (2) Only A, B and C
geitonogamy (3) Only A, B, C and E
Choose the correct matching combination: (4) Only D and E
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9. Assertion :- In monoecious plants neither 12. The characteristic feature/s of angiospermic
autogamy nor geitonogamy can be observed. microsporangium is/are :
Reason :- In monoecious plants male and (a) It is generally surrounded by four wall
female flowers produced on different plants. layers
(b) Outer three wall layers involve in the
(1) Both Assertion & Reason are True &
function of protection and also help in
the Reason is a correct explanation of the dehiscence of anther to release the pollen
Assertion. (c) The inner most wall layer that helps in
(2) Both Assertion & Reason are True but nourishing the developing pollen grains-is
Reason is not a correct explanation of the tapetum.
Assertion. (d) Cell of tapetum are usually multinucleated
(3) Assertion is True but the Reason is Select the correct option :
False. (1) a, c and d are correct
(2) c and d are correct
(4) Both Assertion & Reason are False.
(3) a, b, c and d all are correct
10. Read the following statements carefully :- (4) Only b, c and d are correct
(1) Egg apparatus consists of two synergids 13. Read the following statements:
and antipodal cells A. Majority of flowering plants produce
(2) Transfer of pollen grains from the hermaphrodite flowers
anther to the stigma of another flower of the B. In sea grasses the female flower reach
same plant is called geitonogamy the surface of water by the long stalk & the
Male flowers or pollen grains are released on
(3) Pollen grains coming in contact with
the surface of water.
stigma is a chance factor in both wind and
C. Water pollinated plants Vallisneria &
water pollination. Hydrilla grows in fresh water
(4) Pollination by water is more common D. Wind pollination is rare in grasses
How many above statements are correct ? E. Chasmogamous flowers produce
assured seed set even in absence of
(1) 1 (2) 2
pollinators
(3) 3 (4) 4 How many of above statements are wrong :-
11. Assertion : Embryo sac is female (1) One (2) Two
gametophyte of angiosperm which contains (3) Three (4) Five
seven cells and eight nuclei. 14. Read the following statement and choose
Reason : Three sequential free nuclear correct option :
divisions and later on cytokinesis occur in (i) Angiospermic endosperm is mostly
functional megaspore to form embryo sac in triploid (3n)
angiosperm. (ii) Mostly endosperm formation start after
(1) Both Assertion & Reason are True & first division of zygote
the Reason is a correct explanation of the (iii) Coconut has nuclear and cellular
Assertion. endosperm
(2) Both Assertion & Reason are True but (iv) Fusion of male gamete and two polar
Reason is not a correct explanation of the nuclei is called double fertilisation
Assertion. (1) i, ii and correct and iii, iv incorrect
(3) Assertion is True but the Reason is False. (2) i, ii, iii correct and iv incorrect
(4) Both Assertion & Reason are False. (3) i, iii, correct and ii, iv incorrect
(4) i, ii, iii, iv correct

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15. Assertion : Pollen grains are well preserved In the light of above statements, choose
as fossils correct answer from the options given below.
Reason : Sporopollenin present in exine of (1) Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is the
pollen grains correct explanation of 'A'.
(1) Both Assertion & Reason are True & (2) 'A' is true but 'R' is false
the Reason is a correct explanation of the (3) Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is not the
Assertion. correct explanation of 'A'
(2) Both Assertion & Reason are True but (4) A is false, but R is true
Reason is not a correct explanation of the 19. Given below are two statements Assertion
Assertion. (A) and Reason (R).
(3) Assertion is True but the Reason is Assertion(A): Endosperm development
False. precedes embryo development.
(4) Both Assertion & Reason are False. Reason(R): Cells of endosperm are triploid
16. (A) Maturation zone and filled with reserved food material.
(B) Meristematic zone In the light of above statements, choose
(C) Elongation zone correct answer from the options given below.
(D) Differentation zone (1) Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is the
Arrange the following zones of root tip in correct explanation of 'A'.
proximal to distal direction. (2) 'A' is true but 'R' is false
(1) A  B  C  D (3) Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is not the
(2) B  C  D  A correct explanation of 'A'
(3) B  D  C  A (4) A is false, but R is true
(4) A  D  C  B 20. Transdifferentiation is the
17. (i) A typical anther appears nearly circular in (1) differentiation and maturation
outline (2) dedifferentiation and
(ii) Anther all around remain surrounded by redifferentiation
four wall layers (3) differentiation and dedifferentiation
(iii) Each cell of sporogenous tissue act as (4) redifferentiation and maturation
potential pollen grain 21. Given below are two statements Assertion
(iv) Exine is discontinuous external wall of (A) and Reason (R).
pollen grain Assertion(A): Plants follow different
(v) Generative cell float in cytoplasm of pathway in response to environment or
vegetative cell in released pollen grains of phases of life.
majority of angiosperms Reason(R): Plants have characteristic
How many statements are true plasticity.
(1) 4 (2) 3 In the light of above statements, choose
(3) 2 (4) 1 correct answer from the options given below.
18. Given below are two statements Assertion (1) Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is the
(A) and Reason (R). correct explanation of 'A'.
Assertion(A): Pollinatin is essential for (2) 'A' is true but 'R' is false
fertilisation in flowering plants. (3) Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is not the
Reason(R): In flowering plants both types of correct explanation of 'A'
gametes are non motile. (4) A is false, but R is true

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22. Given below are two statements Assertion Reason(R): First mitotic division in pollen
(A) and Reason (R). occur in pollen sac and second mitotic
Assertion(A): Thinning of cotton cherry and division occur in pollen tube after it reach
walnut flowers and fruits is due to stigma.
application of ethylene In the light of above statements, choose
Reason(R): Rthylene induce abscission layer correct answer from the options given below.
at the base of flowers and fruits in cherry (1) Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is the
cotton and walnut removing excess flowers correct explanation of 'A'.
and fruits so that remaining ones can grow (2) 'A' is true but 'R' is false
better. (3) Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is not the
In the light of above statements, choose correct explanation of 'A'
correct answer from the options given below. (4) A is false, but R is true
(1) Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is the 25. Given below are two statements Assertion
correct explanation of 'A'. (A) and Reason (R).
(2) 'A' is true but 'R' is false Assertion(A): All the permanent tissues
(3) Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is not the produced in primary plant today are products
correct explanation of 'A' of differentiation.
(4) A is false, but R is true Reason(R): All the permanent tissues in
23. Given below are two statements Assertion secondary plant body produced of the time of
(A) and Reason (R). secondary growth are products of
Assertion(A): Siphanogous cell of pollen is redifferentiaiton.
vegetative cell and spermatogenous cell of In the light of above statements, choose
pollen is generative cell. correct answer from the options given below.
Reason(R): Vegetative cell of pollen produce (1) Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is the
pollen tube and generative cell divide to correct explanation of 'A'.
produce two sperm cells (2) 'A' is true but 'R' is false
In the light of above statements, choose (3) Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is not the
correct answer from the options given below. correct explanation of 'A'
(1) Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is the (4) A is false, but R is true
correct explanation of 'A'. 26. Which group of plants show xenogamy ?
(2) 'A' is true but 'R' is false A) Plants with bisexual flowers
(3) Both 'A' and 'R' are true and 'R' is not the B) Monoecious plants
correct explanation of 'A' C) Dioecious plants
(4) A is false, but R is true (1) A & B (2) B&C
24. Given below are two statements Assertion
(3) A & C (4) A, B & C
(A) and Reason (R).
Assertion(A): Development of male
gametophyte in majority of plants is partly in
pollen sac and partly on stigma.

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