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Multiple choice botany ecological adaptations, succession and ecological services extreme adaptations adapting to a habit adaptive features aquatic plant adaptations pollination through water

A plant with succulence in both stem (chylocauly) and roots (chylorhizy) is ___________.

  1. Ceiba

  2. Opuntia

  3. Asparagus

  4. Euphorbia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ceiba (specifically species like Ceiba pentandra) is known for having succulent stems and roots, which helps it survive in its native habitats.

Multiple choice botany ecological adaptations, succession and ecological services extreme adaptations adapting to a habit adaptive features aquatic plant adaptations pollination through water

Xerophytes are plants which grow in ____________.

  1. Dry areas

  2. Water

  3. Place where land and water meet

  4. Land
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Explanation

Xerophytes are defined as plants that have adapted to survive in environments with limited water availability, commonly referred to as dry areas.

Multiple choice botany ecological adaptations, succession and ecological services extreme adaptations adapting to a habit adaptive features aquatic plant adaptations pollination through water

Vegetation of Rajasthan is

  1. Xerophytic

  2. Alpine

  3. Arctic

  4. Deciduous
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Explanation

Vegetation of Rajasthan is xerophytic. It is a geographic region with low rainfall, high temperature, loose and sandy soil. It consists of spiny shrub, cactus. Caatinga is a type of xerophytic vegetation.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Xerophytic.'

Multiple choice botany ecological adaptations, succession and ecological services extreme adaptations adapting to a habit adaptive features aquatic plant adaptations pollination through water

After the destruction of forests, what type of vegetation is expected to develop?

  1. Xerophytes vegetation

  2. Scrub vegetation

  3. Grassland vegetation

  4. Evergreen vegetation
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Explanation

When forests are destroyed, the soil often loses its moisture-retaining capacity and becomes exposed to harsh sun, leading to the development of xerophytic vegetation.

Multiple choice botany ecological adaptations, succession and ecological services extreme adaptations adapting to a habit adaptive features aquatic plant adaptations pollination through water

The most common organic solute stored by xerophytes for maintaining osmotic and water potential is

  1. Glucose

  2. Sucrose

  3. Raffinose

  4. Proline
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Proline is a common compatible solute (osmolyte) accumulated by plants, especially xerophytes and halophytes, to maintain osmotic balance and protect cellular structures under drought stress.

Multiple choice biology adapting to a habit extreme adaptations adaptive features adaptations of organisms

Heliophytes differ from sciophytes in having

  1. Shorter internodes and thicker leaves

  2. Longer internodes and thinner leaves

  3. Shorter internodes and thinner leaves

  4. Longer internodes and thicker leaves
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Explanation

Heliophytes (sun plants) typically exhibit adaptations to high light intensity, including thicker leaves to store more chlorophyll and shorter internodes to maintain a compact structure. Sciophytes (shade plants) generally have thinner leaves to maximize light absorption in low-light conditions and longer internodes to reach for light.

Multiple choice biology adapting to a habit extreme adaptations adaptive features adaptations of organisms

Match column I with column II

   Column I    Column II
 A.  Halophytes  1.  Saline soil
 B.  Psammophytes  2.  Sandy soil
 C.  Chasmophytes  3.  Rock crevices
 D.  Oxylophytes  4.  Acidic soil

  1. A- 1, B- 2, C- 3, D- 4

  2. A- 1, B- 3, C- 2, D- 4

  3. A- 1, B- 4, C- 3, D- 2

  4. A- 1, B- 3, C- 4, D- 2
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A Correct answer
Explanation
   Column I  Column II
 A.  Halophytes  Saline soil
 B.  Psammophytes  Sandy soil
 C.  Chasmophytes  Rock crevices
 D.  Oxylophytes  Acidic soil

Hence, option A is correct.

Multiple choice biology adapting to a habit extreme adaptations adaptive features adaptations of organisms

Tall trees of what range of height have strong butresses at their base?

  1. 5-7 m

  2. 15 m and above

  3. 3-5 m

  4. 7-10 m
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The trees having a height 15 m and above have strong buttresses at their base. Buttresses are modified roots appear from the basal parts of main stem and spread in different directions in the soil, eg, Ficus, Bombax, etc. Thus the correct answer is option B.