Biology DPP by Ambika Ma’am DPP
Morphology of Flowering Plants
1. In wheat which root system is found 5. Read the given statements and select the correct
(1) Tap root option.
(2) Fibrous root Statement 1 :Root cap protects the root meristem
(3) Pneumatophore from the friction of the soil and its outer cells are
(4) All of the above continuously replaced by newer ones.
2. Find out the correct statement about fibrous root Statement 2 :The effect of the soil-friction damages
system the outer cells of root cap which are peeled off and
(1) Primary root is persistent replaced by new cells produced by root meristem.
(2) Fibrous roots develop from base of stem (1) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
(3) Found in monocots (2) Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is
(4) More than one incorrect.
3. Which of the following is not the main function of (3) Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is
root? incorrect.
(1) Absorption of water (4) Both statement 1 and 2 are correct.
(2) Anchorage 6. Which of the following statements is correct with
(3) Respiration respect to the given figure showing different zones of
(4) Storage of food a typical root?
4. Refer to the given figure and select the incorrect
statement regarding this.
(1) Part B mainly helps in absorption of water.
(2) Quiescent center is present in part B.
(3) Part A is most suitable for anatomical studies of
root.
(4) Differentiation of cells can be observed in part
C.
7. Edible roots are found in
(1) Rice
(1) This type of root system develops from radical
(2) Wheat
of embryo.
(3) Potato
(2) Lateral roots arising from the main root are
(4) Sweet potato
exogenous in origin.
8. Identify the type of modified root and select the
(3) Rootlets are the ultimate root branches that
correct statement regarding it.
bear root hair for absorption.
(4) Secondary and tertiary roots are borne in
acropetal succession.
1
, 15. In which of the following plants, underground stems
spread to new niches and when older parts die new
plants are formed –
(1) Pistia
(2) Grasses and strawberry
(3) Crocus
(4) None of these
16. Match column I with column II and select the correct
(1) It is the tuberous root of Dahlia that stores
option from the given codes.
inulin as reserve food
Column I Column II
(2) It is a modified taproot that occurs in Dahlia. A. Thorns (i) Vegetative propagation
(3) It is a modified adventitious root that stored B. Phylloclades (ii) Defensive mechanism
reserve food material. C. Runners (iii) Mechanical support
D. Stilt roots (iv) Absorption of nutrition
(4) These roots are modified to provide mechanical E. Haustoria (v) Photosynthesis
support to the plant. (1) A-(v), B-(iv), C-(iii), D-(ii), E-(i)
9. Select the group of plants that possess stilt roots. (2) A-(ii), B-(v), C-(iii), D-(i), E-(iv)
(1) Zea mays, Rhizophora mangle (3) A-(ii), B-(v), C-(i), D-(iii), E-(iv)
(2) Pandanus odoratissimus, Ficus benghalensis (4) A-(iii), B-(v), C-(iv), D-(i), E-(ii)
(3) Rhizophora mangle, Hedera helix 17. _____ are one internode long runners, usually found
(4) Ficus benghalensis, Pisum sativum in rosette plants at the ground/water level.
10. Select the mismatches pair, (1) Trailers (2) Offsets
(1) Taproot system – Dicots (3) Stolons (4) Rhizomes
(2) Fibrous root system – Monocots 18. Example of photosynthetic stem containing plants of
(3) Fasciculated roots – Curcuma arid region is –
(4) Stilt roots – Sugarcane (1) Acacia (2) Opuntia
11. In Bougainvillea, weak stems rise up a support by (3) Sunhemp (4) Banana
clinging to it with the help of curved thorns, such 19. From following examples-
plants are called as Tuber, corm, stolon, Rhizome, Runner , Offset,
(1) Tendrils (2) Hooks Tendril
(3) Offsets (4) Scramblers. How many are stem modification for storage
12. In Opuntia, the function of photosynthesis is carried (1) Three (2) Four
out by (3) Five (4) Six
(1) Cladode (2) Phyllode 20. From following examples-
(3) Phylloclade (4) Stipules. Ginger, Mulberry, Turmeric, Amorphophallus,
13. ________ are the green stems of limited growth Banana , Sugarcane, Pea
which have taken over the function of How many are example of rhizome
photosynthesis from leaves. (1) Three
(1) Phylloclades (2) Cladodes (2) Four
(3) Phyllodes (4) Stem thorns (3) Five
14. In plants like Jasmine and Mint, a slender lateral (4) Six
branch arises from the base of main axis and after 21. Arrangement of leaves on stem or its branches is
growing aerially for some time arch downwards to called -
touch the ground and forms new plant. Such lateral (1) Phyllotaxy
branches are called – (2) Venation
(1) Offset (2) Sucker (3) Vernation
(3) Stolon (4) Scramblers (4) Heterophylly
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Morphology of Flowering Plants
1. In wheat which root system is found 5. Read the given statements and select the correct
(1) Tap root option.
(2) Fibrous root Statement 1 :Root cap protects the root meristem
(3) Pneumatophore from the friction of the soil and its outer cells are
(4) All of the above continuously replaced by newer ones.
2. Find out the correct statement about fibrous root Statement 2 :The effect of the soil-friction damages
system the outer cells of root cap which are peeled off and
(1) Primary root is persistent replaced by new cells produced by root meristem.
(2) Fibrous roots develop from base of stem (1) Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
(3) Found in monocots (2) Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is
(4) More than one incorrect.
3. Which of the following is not the main function of (3) Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is
root? incorrect.
(1) Absorption of water (4) Both statement 1 and 2 are correct.
(2) Anchorage 6. Which of the following statements is correct with
(3) Respiration respect to the given figure showing different zones of
(4) Storage of food a typical root?
4. Refer to the given figure and select the incorrect
statement regarding this.
(1) Part B mainly helps in absorption of water.
(2) Quiescent center is present in part B.
(3) Part A is most suitable for anatomical studies of
root.
(4) Differentiation of cells can be observed in part
C.
7. Edible roots are found in
(1) Rice
(1) This type of root system develops from radical
(2) Wheat
of embryo.
(3) Potato
(2) Lateral roots arising from the main root are
(4) Sweet potato
exogenous in origin.
8. Identify the type of modified root and select the
(3) Rootlets are the ultimate root branches that
correct statement regarding it.
bear root hair for absorption.
(4) Secondary and tertiary roots are borne in
acropetal succession.
1
, 15. In which of the following plants, underground stems
spread to new niches and when older parts die new
plants are formed –
(1) Pistia
(2) Grasses and strawberry
(3) Crocus
(4) None of these
16. Match column I with column II and select the correct
(1) It is the tuberous root of Dahlia that stores
option from the given codes.
inulin as reserve food
Column I Column II
(2) It is a modified taproot that occurs in Dahlia. A. Thorns (i) Vegetative propagation
(3) It is a modified adventitious root that stored B. Phylloclades (ii) Defensive mechanism
reserve food material. C. Runners (iii) Mechanical support
D. Stilt roots (iv) Absorption of nutrition
(4) These roots are modified to provide mechanical E. Haustoria (v) Photosynthesis
support to the plant. (1) A-(v), B-(iv), C-(iii), D-(ii), E-(i)
9. Select the group of plants that possess stilt roots. (2) A-(ii), B-(v), C-(iii), D-(i), E-(iv)
(1) Zea mays, Rhizophora mangle (3) A-(ii), B-(v), C-(i), D-(iii), E-(iv)
(2) Pandanus odoratissimus, Ficus benghalensis (4) A-(iii), B-(v), C-(iv), D-(i), E-(ii)
(3) Rhizophora mangle, Hedera helix 17. _____ are one internode long runners, usually found
(4) Ficus benghalensis, Pisum sativum in rosette plants at the ground/water level.
10. Select the mismatches pair, (1) Trailers (2) Offsets
(1) Taproot system – Dicots (3) Stolons (4) Rhizomes
(2) Fibrous root system – Monocots 18. Example of photosynthetic stem containing plants of
(3) Fasciculated roots – Curcuma arid region is –
(4) Stilt roots – Sugarcane (1) Acacia (2) Opuntia
11. In Bougainvillea, weak stems rise up a support by (3) Sunhemp (4) Banana
clinging to it with the help of curved thorns, such 19. From following examples-
plants are called as Tuber, corm, stolon, Rhizome, Runner , Offset,
(1) Tendrils (2) Hooks Tendril
(3) Offsets (4) Scramblers. How many are stem modification for storage
12. In Opuntia, the function of photosynthesis is carried (1) Three (2) Four
out by (3) Five (4) Six
(1) Cladode (2) Phyllode 20. From following examples-
(3) Phylloclade (4) Stipules. Ginger, Mulberry, Turmeric, Amorphophallus,
13. ________ are the green stems of limited growth Banana , Sugarcane, Pea
which have taken over the function of How many are example of rhizome
photosynthesis from leaves. (1) Three
(1) Phylloclades (2) Cladodes (2) Four
(3) Phyllodes (4) Stem thorns (3) Five
14. In plants like Jasmine and Mint, a slender lateral (4) Six
branch arises from the base of main axis and after 21. Arrangement of leaves on stem or its branches is
growing aerially for some time arch downwards to called -
touch the ground and forms new plant. Such lateral (1) Phyllotaxy
branches are called – (2) Venation
(1) Offset (2) Sucker (3) Vernation
(3) Stolon (4) Scramblers (4) Heterophylly
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