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.
Plant ReproductionPlant AnatomyRoot ModificationsInflorescence PatternsPlant Morphology
Botany and Plant Science Questions
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Once in a year
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Once in a session
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Once in lifetime
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One flower per plant
C
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Explanation
Monocarpic plants flower only once in their lifetime. After flowering and producing seeds, these plants complete their life cycle and die. Examples include bamboo, century plants, and many annual/biennial plants.
B
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Explanation
The rose is the national flower of the United Kingdom, specifically representing England. The Tudor rose, which combines red and white roses, became England's emblem after the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century.
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transfer of pollen from anther to stigma
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germination of pollen grains
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growth of pollen tube in ovule
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visiting flowers by insects
A
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Explanation
Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther (male part) to the stigma (female part) of a flower. This is the first step in plant fertilization. Option B describes pollen germination, which occurs after pollination. Option C describes fertilization itself. Option D describes pollinator behavior, not the pollination process.
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Red rose
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Lotus
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Tulip
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Golden Wattle
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Golden Wattle became Australia's official national floral emblem in 1988. This native Australian shrub produces vibrant golden-yellow flower balls in spring. The red rose is associated with England, lotus is India's national flower, and the tulip is famously linked to the Netherlands.
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Red rose
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Jasmine
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Tulip
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Golden Wattle
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct collective noun for flowers is 'bunch.' When flowers are gathered together, whether growing or cut, they are referred to as a 'bunch of flowers.' The other options (troup, gang) are either misspelled or used for different types of groups.
A
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Explanation
The stem is the main structural part of a plant that rises above the ground and supports leaves and flowers. Roots and bulbs are typically underground, and a blossom is the flower itself, not the main body.
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no other flower has sweet smell.
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someone is known by his/her name.
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What matters is what something is, not what it is called.
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anything with name rose will smell sweet.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
'A rose by any other name would smell as sweet' is a quote from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. It means that the intrinsic nature or essence of something is what matters, not what it's called. A rose would still be beautiful and fragrant regardless of its name. Option C is correct. It does NOT mean no other flower smells sweet (A), someone is known by their name (B), or anything named 'rose' smells sweet (D).
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It is First
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It is followed by B
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It is followed by Bees
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Dont Know
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This is a wordplay riddle. The letter 'A' is followed by 'B', which sounds exactly like 'bees'. Since bees are insects associated with flowers, the pun creates the joke. It's a phonetic riddle, not a factual question.
C
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Explanation
The correct answer is C 'Mango' is the odd one out because it's a fruit, while Rose, Lotus, and Tulip are all flowers. Mango belongs to a different category entirely.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Tulip, rose, and daisy are all specific types of flowers. Bud is a developmental stage of a flower, not a flower type itself.
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Lateral
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Apical
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Uniform
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Non-uniform
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Meristematic
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Animals show uniform cell growth and that is why mostly animals have definite shape of body parts.
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Collenchyma
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Parenchyma
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Sclerenchyma
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Aerenchyma
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Chlorenchyma
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Flexibility of plant and its parts are because of the presence of collenchyma.
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Intercalary
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Apical
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Lateral
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Collenchyma
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Xylem
B
Correct answer
Explanation
It is present at the tips of stem, root and branches and helps to increase the length and girth of the plant.
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Open aestivation
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Valvate aestivation
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Closed aestivation
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Twisted aestivation
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Here petals & sepals overlap with each other in a definite fashion, e.g. Hibiscus.