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A simple pinnate compound leaf is?

  1. Decompound

  2. Unipinnate

  3. Bipinnate and tripinnate

  4. Both B and C


Correct Option: B

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

  1. Tannia- Bixa orellana

  2. Annatto-Cassia auriculata

  3. Indigo-Indigofei caerulea

  4. Cochineal dye- Dactypius coccus


Correct Option: A

In Opuntia, each areole represents

  1. A node

  2. An internode

  3. An apical bud

  4. An accessory bud


Correct Option: A

Pinnately parallel venation is found in

  1. Canna

  2. Grass

  3. Zizyphus

  4. Castor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Venation is the arrangement of veins on the leaves. It is basically of 2 types, reticulate and parallel. Reticulate venation involves irregular distribution of veins to form a network. Parallel venation involves the veins running parallel to each other. In pinnate or unicostate venation, the lamina has a single principal vein or midrib. It produces lateral veins. In palmate or multicostate venation, lamina has more than one principal vein. In Canna, the venation is pinnately parallel. 

Thus, the correct answer is 'Canna.'

   __________ is an example of pinnate type venation of leaf blade.

  1. Cosmos

  2. Castor

  3. Tapioica

  4. Semul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Venation is the arrangement of veins on the leaves. It is basically of 2 types, pinnate and palmate. In pinnate or unicostate venation, the lamina has a single principal vein or midrib. It produces lateral veins. In palmate or multicostate venation, lamina has more than one principal vein. Castor has palmate type venation of leaf blade. Cosmos is an example of pinnate type venation of leaf blade. Thus, the correct answer is 'Cosmos.'

In common weed Parthenium the leaf is compound

  1. Multifoliate

  2. Tripinnate

  3. Decompound

  4. Bipinnate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compound leaves are of two types, namely pinnately compound leaves and palmately compound leaves. In palmately compound leaf, the leaflets are arranged at the tip of the petiole. It is further divided into 5 types depending upon the number of leaflets present at the tip of the petiole.

In unifoliate, there is only one terminal leaflet is attached at the top of petiole. Example includes citrus.

In bifoliate, two leaflets are attached side by side at the terminal end of petiole. Example includes Balanites roxburghii.

In trifoliate, three terminal leaflets are attached at the terminal end of petiole. Example includes Aegle marmelos.

In quadrifoliate, four leaflets are attached to the tip of petiole. Example includes Paris quadrifolia.

In multifoliate, five or more leaflets are present at the tip of petiole in the form of fingers of the palm. Example includes Parthenium (common weed).

Thus, the correct answer is 'Multifoliate.'

Shishu palvadham was created by Magh to worship

  1. Lord Krishna

  2. Lord Shiva

  3. Lord Rama

  4. Lord Vishnu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Among the given options the great poet Magh belongs to Rajasthan. He had written a poetry titled 'Shishupal Vadham.' He created it to worship Lord Krishna. He invested in this great work of all his rich vocabulary, pure grammar, all encompassing erudition and knowledge, command over the language, and ornate elegant style.

The shlok with the following meaning 'grains come from crops and crops never come without farming hence effort should be made for agriculture leaving everything aside' was written by

  1. Suthradar Mandan

  2. Pratap Singh Barhat

  3. Sadhu Sitaram Das

  4. Maharshi Parashar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prominent author Maharshi Parashar was born in Pushkar (Ajmer). He had written a book titled Krishi Parashar. It elucidates about the ancient reference regarding Godhan Puja on Padava after Diwali. Several authors have projected him as the author of 'Krishishastra.' In the book 'Maharshi Parashar', he has mentioned about forecast related to rains which is used by peasants till date.

Which of the following was/were the important chapter/s in Mandals Grantha?

  1. Devta Murti Prakaran

  2. Vastusar

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Suthradar Mandan was a great architect of olden times. He incorporated principles of architecture in his Granthas. He was a favourite vasthu shilpi of Mewar Maharana Kumbha. His prominent chapters are Devta-Murti Prakaran, Prasadamandanam, Vastushastram, Vastusar etc.

Suthradar Mandan was an eminent

  1. Poet

  2. Painter

  3. Architect

  4. Ruler


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Suthradar Mandan was a great architect of olden times. He incorporated principles of architecture in his Granthas. He was a favourite vasthu shilpi of Mewar Maharana Kumbha. His prominent chapters are Devta-Murti Prakaran, Prasadamandanam, Vastushastram, Vastusar etc.