Questions
A cultivated plant whose seed epidermis produces abundant cellulosic hairs used in textile industry and manufacture of fine quality paper is
- Cannabis sativa
- Linum usitatissimum
- Gossypium herbaceum
- Salmalia malabarica
The expansion of CIMAP is
- Central Indigenous Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
- Central Institute of Medicinal and Semi-arid crop Plants
- Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
- None of the above
Stamen of an angiospermic plant is equivalent to?
- Microsporangia
- Microspore
- Megasporophyll
- Microsporophyll
Which state in India is the largest producer of cotton
- Uttar Pradesh
- Madras
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
Matunga, Bombay has one of the following institutes
- Industrial Toxicology Research Laboratory
- Cotton Technology Research Laboratory
- National Institute of Oceanography
- Llyod Botanical Garden
Following arrangement is correct from the point of view of decreasing biodiversity in angiosperms (N), fungi (F), pteridophytes (P) and algae (A).
- N $>$ F $>$ P $>$ A
- N $>$ F $>$ A $>$ P
- F $>$ N $>$ P $>$ A
- F $>$ N $>$ A $>$ P
Function of embryonal suspensor in angiosperms is to?
- Serve as channel for $H _2O$
- Push embryo deeper into endosperm
- Release growth hormone's
- Transfer nutrients from parent sporophyte to young embryo
Wax is obtained from
- Jojoba
- Guayle
- Leucaena
- Subabul
Who is author of book "Introduction to the Embryology" of Angiosperms?
- Maheshwari
- Birbal Sahni
- T.S. Mahabale
- J.S. Singh
Glycerine is obtained from
- Bagasse
- Molasse
- Filter mud
- All the above
Important use of which of the following is as a lubricant
- Helianthus annuus
- Carthamus tinctorious
- Ricinus communis
- Cocos nucifera
In angiosperms the pollen grain is normally pollinated at ____________.
- One cell stage
- Two celled stage
- Three celled stage
- Four celled stage
Petroleum plant is
- Euphorbia lathyrus
- Brickellia sp
- Albizia
- Both (a) and (b)
Ferula asafoetida is obtained from
- Roots
- Leaves
- Stern
- Flower
Hevea yields
- Bast resin (latex)
- Soft fibre
- Delicious soft drink
- Strong fibre
Bagasse is related to the manufacture of
- Canesugar
- Cellulose
- Cinchonidine
- Resin
Which state in India is the largest producer of sugarcane
- Bihar
- Andhra Pradesh
- Punjab
- Uttar Pradesh
Pungency of chilli is due to
- Capsaicin
- Paperin
- Diosgenin
- Shikorin
Chicory powder which is mixed with coffee powder is obtained from
- Root
- Leaf
- Stern
- Seeds
Major foreign exchange earner for India is
- Tea
- Coffee
- Rice
- Wheat
Cinnamon is obtained from
- Cinnamomum zeylanicum
- Eugenia caryophyllata
- Coriandrum sativum
- Capsicum annum
Chewing gum is produced from
- Achras sapota
- Cajanus
- Prunus
- Cocos
Which of the following is the new world spice that has become an essential part of Indian cuisine
- Red pepper
- Cardamom
- Ginger
- Black pepper
Vitis is a tendril climber, a species which is extensively used for
- Charas
- Wine
- Opium
- Volatile oil
The plant whose seeds yield safflower and the petals an orange dye is
- Calendula officinalis
- Helianthus annuus
- Rauwolfia serpentine
- Carthamus tinctorius
Bhojpatra is derived from
- Bark of Cinchona
- Bark of Dalbergia
- Bark of Betula utillis
- Leaves of Piper
Germinating barley seeds are used in preparation of
- Cheese
- Wine
- Beer
- Lactic acid
Which part of the plant Eugenia aromatica do we use (in the form of cloves) as an aromatic spice
- Dried fruit
- Dried and roasted seed
- Unopened dried flower bud
- Dried leaf
Which of the following provides 3 important ingredients of our food namely carbohydrates, fats and proteins
- Ground nut
- Gram
- Castor
- Mango
A fibre of greatest commercial importance is derived from epidermis of seeds or outside the seed coat is
- Flax
- Coir
- Cotton
- Hemp
Assertion : Theine cause bitterness and astringency of tea leaves.
Reason : The flavour of tea is due to the ethereal oil.
- If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
- If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
- If the assertion is true but the reason is false
- If both the assertion and reason are false
- If the assertion is false but reason is true
The plant which is used as a source of spice as well as dye is
- Turmeric
- Cardamom
- Clove
- Indigofera
Rat poison is obtained from
- Urginea
- Lilium
- Asparagus
- Aloe vera
One of the group of fibre yielding plants of economic importance is
- Gossypium, Hibiscus, Crotalaria, Cannabis
- Gossypium, Cassia, Lycopersicum
- Gossypium, Brassica, Glycine
- Gossypium, Agave. Nicotiana
The fibres of commercial importance are obtained from
- Parenchyma
- Collenchyma
- Chlorenchyma
- Sclerenchyma
Which of the following plant seeds are used as "jewellery's weight"
- Calanus cajan
- Lens culinaris
- Glycine max
- Abrus precatorious
Which of the following is grown as most important source of textile fibres in Bengal
- Crotolaria
- Gossypium
- Corchorus
- Linum
Which of the following is wrongly matched
- Indigofera - Dye
- Sesbania - Fodder
- Petunia - Fumigatory
- Aloe - Medicine
- Asparagus - Vegetable
Saffron is produced from
- Roots
- Petals
- Stamens
- Style stigma of carpels of crocus plant
Assertion : Vegetable oils are fats, which are present in plant cells in soluble form.
Reason : Vegetable oils only occur in cells of the embryo.
- If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
- If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
- If the assertion is true but the reason is false
- If both the assertion and reason are false
- If the assertion is false but reason is true
Which of the raw material is used in paper industry
- Agave
- Ficus
- Bambusa
- Corchorus
Central institute of toxicology is at
- Lucknow
- Madras
- Bombay
- Delhi
In South East Asia, the basis of early agriculture was the
planting of
- Millets
- Legumes
- Some cereals
- Underground parts
Assertion : Pigeon pea is the second most important pulse in India.
Reason : Pigeon pea is a woody, perennial shrub.
- If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
- If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
- If the assertion is true but the reason is false
- If both the assertion and reason are false
- If the assertion is false but reason is true
Assertion : Sunflower oil is suggested for heart patients.
Reason : Sunflower oil does not increase the cholesterol level
- If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
- If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
- If the assertion is true but the reason is false
- If both the assertion and reason are false
- If the assertion is false but reason is true
Which of the following is most important source of food
- Lichen
- Angiosperms
- Algae
- Fungi
One of the following is a social foresting species with
multiple utility
- Mangifera indica (Mango)
- Leucaena leucocephala (Subabul)
- Borassus flabelliformis (Palmyrah palm)
- Rosa grandiflora (Rose)
What statement is true about microspore of angiosperms.
- Resultant of mitotic division
- First cell of gamophytic generation
- Resultant of double fertilization
- First cell of endosperm
Richest source of vitamin 'C' is ______________.
- Capsicum frutescens
- Emblica officinalis (Amla)
- Orange
- Lemon
In India the state famous for peanut cultivation is
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
- Punjab
- Tamilnadu
During summer, Khas khas mats for cooling air are prepared
from the roots of
- Bambusa nana
- Saccharum manja
- Vetiveria zizanoides
- Setaria pumila
Which fibre crop occupies the maximum area in India or the most cultivated fibre crop in India is _______.
- Jute
- Cotton
- Flax
- Sisal
Cultivated cotton is obtained from ____________.
- Two species
- Three species
- Four species
- One species
Which of the following is a pseudo-cereal crop
- Maize/Zea mays
- Barley/Hordeum vulgare
- Buck wheat/Fagopyrum esculentum
- Rice/Oryza sativa
Which of the following plant yields oil and fibre both ____________.
- Cocos nucifera
- Eucalyptus
- Brassica campestris
- Euphorbia hirta
The main source of food and fodder is
- Lichen
- Cereals
- Fungus
- Cotton
Match List- I with List-II and select the correct answer.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| a. Medicago sativa | $1$. Fodder |
| b. Tabebuia chrysantha | $2$. Ornamental |
| c. Sesbania cannabina | $3$. Biofertilizer |
| d. Derris elliptica | $4$. Insecticide |
- A-$2$, B-$1$, C-$3$, D-$4$
- A-$1$, B-$2$, C-$3$, D-$4$
- A-$1$, B-$3$, C-$2$, D-$4$
- A-$1$, B-$2$, C-$4$, D-$3$
Epidermal hairs of the seed coat are the important commodity in
- Coconut
- Jute
- Banana
- Cotton
In the mature pollen grains of angiosperms, recognition proteins are located in the ___________.
- Bulbine
- Intine
- Nexine
- Exine
The active chemical drug reserpine is obtained from
- Datura
- Rauwolfia
- Atropa
- Papaver
The largest fibre crop of east India is
- Jute
- Flax
- Cotton
- Coir
Which of the following groups of characteristics is applicable to the timber obtained from Sal(Shorea)?
- Strong, durable, moderately heavy, takes good polish
- Strong, durable, heavy, does not take good polish
- Strong, durable, heavy. takes good polish
- Not strong, durable if not exposed, light, does not take good polish
Which gas easily oxidize paints, textile fibers and dyes?
- $CO _{2}$
- $O _{2}$
- $O _{3}$
- $H _{2}S$
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes below the lists:
| List-I(Timber) | List-II(Country) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A. | Cedar | 1. | Myanmar |
| B. | Douglas Fir | 2. | Canada |
| C. | Mahogany | 3. | Mexico |
| D. | Teak | 4. | Honduras |
- A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1
- A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1
- A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4
- A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4
Fibre of great commercial importance derived from the epidermis is
- Flax
- Cotton
- Hemp
- Coir
The Botanical name of ''indian rai''
- Brassica campestris
- B. juncea
- B. nigra
- B. alba
The botanical name of manila hemp is
- Cannabis sativa
- Hibiscus cannabinus
- Musa textilis
- Agave sisalana
Jute fibre deteriorates quickly due to presence of
- High cellulose
- Low cellulose
- High lignin
- Low lignin
The cotton thread fibres are
- Fibres taken out from stem
- Epidermal hairs of seeds
- Epidermal hairs of fruits
- Fibres taken out from roots
Which of the following crop is most important for human
- Barley
- Wheat
- Cotton
- Millet
Ground nut is native of
- Brazil
- India
- Japan
- Philippines
Highest quantity of cellulose is found in
- Cotton
- Coir
- Hemp
- Flex