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A protective covering present over the radicle is called

  1. coleorhiza

  2. coleoptile

  3. epiblast

  4. aleurone layer

  5. scutellum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In monocots, the lower end of the radicle is covered by a sheath called coleorhiza.

Cross pollination within a species is called

  1. autogamy

  2. xenogamy

  3. dichogamy

  4. homogamy

  5. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In xenogamy, cross pollination occurs within a species.

Androphore is the internode between

  1. calyx and corolla

  2. corolla and gynoecium

  3. androecium and gynoecium

  4. corolla and androecium

  5. calyx and androecium


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The internode between corolla and androecium is called androphore.

Aril is the edible part of

  1. mango

  2. apple

  3. banana

  4. litchi

  5. orange


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fleshy aril develops within the pericarp and is the edible part of the fruit.

Lever mechanism of pollination is a special mode of entomophily in family

  1. Labiatae

  2. Compositae

  3. Liliaceae

  4. Gramineae

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Labiatae family shows lever mechanism for pollination.

The type of inflorescence found in ficus is

  1. catkin

  2. verticillaster

  3. hypanthodium

  4. raceme

  5. umbel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The inflorescence found in ficus is hypanthodium.

Which of the following shows adhesion of stamens?

  1. Polyandrous

  2. Epipetalous

  3. Syngenesious

  4. Monadelphous

  5. Syncarpous


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When there is fusion of stemens with petals, they are described as epipetalous.

The gynoecium is inferior in

  1. hypogynous condition

  2. perigynous condition

  3. epigynous condition

  4. cup-shaped perigynous condition

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In epigynous condition, ovary is inferior and other floral organs are superior.

Parasitic plants absorb water and minerals from the host by

  1. clinging roots

  2. fibrous roots

  3. pneumatphores

  4. haustoria

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The parasites penetrate into the host through haustorial roots and absorb water and minerals.

The arrangement of leaves in the bud condition is called

  1. ptyxis

  2. prefoliation

  3. phyllotaxy

  4. venation

  5. vernation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The arrangement of leaves in the bud condition is called prefoliation.

Roots found in clusters at the base of the stem are seen in

  1. sweet potato

  2. asparagus

  3. maize

  4. mango

  5. ginger


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Asparagus is a fassiculated root which grows in a cluster at the base of the stem.

The axis of inflorescence is known as

  1. pedicle

  2. petiole

  3. peduncle

  4. bract

  5. thalamus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The axis of inflorescence is called peduncle.

When the placenta is borne in the centre of a bi-to-multicarpellary, unilocular ovary, the placentation is termed as

  1. axile

  2. parietal

  3. superficial

  4. free-central

  5. basal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The free-central placentation is found in bi-to-multicarpellary, unilocular ovary having placenta borne in the centre.

The word monoecious means

  1. when both the essential whorls are present in the same flower

  2. male and female flowers are on the same plant

  3. male and female flowers are on different plants

  4. no essential whorls are present

  5. a type of inflorescence


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When male and female flowers are borne on the same plant, the condition is described as monoecious.

Ochreate stipules are characteristics of which of the following families?

  1. Rosaceae

  2. Malvaceae

  3. Polygonaceae

  4. Rubiaceae

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Polygonaceae family, stipules fuse to form a tube-like structure around the internode and are known as ochreate stipules.

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