Biology · Science General

Botany and Plant Science

5,038 Questions

Botany and plant science delve into the biological study of plant life, covering structural anatomy, physiological processes, and reproductive mechanisms. Key topics include inflorescence patterns, root modifications, and seed development, which are vital for biology sections in medical entrance exams. This collection of practice questions helps solidify understanding of complex plant functions.

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Botany and Plant Science Questions

Multiple choice
  1. families of Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Assameese

  3. Orrisa

  4. Bengal

  5. dummy

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

It is usually seen under cultivation in almost all Assameese families and it is the state flower of Assam and hence is the correct answer.

Multiple choice
  1. Chintaranamu

  2. Kapau Phool

  3. Assameese

  4. Telugu

  5. dummy

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In Andhra Pradesh, the plant is called by Telugu name ‘Chintaranamu’.

Multiple choice
  1. throughout

  2. deciduous

  3. lighting

  4. fertilizing

  5. dummy

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

deciduous is a plant which sheds its leaves annually

Multiple choice
  1. indirect sunlight

  2. being dry

  3. indirect sunlight and being dry

  4. state flower

  5. dummy

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct, as these are the two requirements of the foxtail orchid as stated in the passage . It will die if the leaves are wet frequently. It prefers indirect lighting

Multiple choice
  1. hundred

  2. more than a hundred

  3. seventy

  4. five

  5. dummy

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

...consisting of more hundred pink-speckled white flowers

Multiple choice
  1. Diplontic life cycle, heterosporus and naked seeded plants

  2. Diplo-haplontic life cycle

  3. Haplontic life cycle and homosporous

  4. Haplontic life cycle and isogamy

  5. Diplontic life cycle and heterosporous

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The diploid phase is the dominant phase in the life cycle of gymnosperms. Both the gametophyte and sporophyte are completely different from each other. These bear seeds which do not form fruits.

Multiple choice
  1. Division of the zygote

  2. Development of coating

  3. Formation of fruit

  4. Formation of seed

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

After fertilisation, the zygote divides several times to form an embryo within the ovule. The ovule develops tough coating and is gradually converted into a seed. The ovary grows rapidly and ripens to form a fruit.

Multiple choice
  1. Unfertilised ovary

  2. Fertilised ovary

  3. Fertilised ovule

  4. Unfertilised ovule

  5. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

After getting fertilized ovule converts into seed

Multiple choice
  1. Stalk

  2. Stock

  3. Callus

  4. Scion

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

upper part of the plant that is grafted. It provides better and high quality yield of flowers and fruits