Plant Anatomy And Physiology — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which hormone is found in the gaseous form?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ethylene
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ethylene is the correct answer to “Which hormone is found in the gaseous form”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 2 of 40
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In the Tetrameles - Stereospermum - Cedrela formation which of the following associations is recognised?
Correct Answer: Option A — Cinnamomum - Amoora association
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cinnamomum - Amoora association is the correct answer to “In the Tetrameles - Stereospermum - Cedrela formation which of the following associations is recognised”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 3 of 40
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Which of the following react with haemoglobin, forming methemoglobin which will not take up oxygen?
Correct Answer: Option B — Nitrites
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nitrites is the correct answer to “Which of the following react with haemoglobin, forming methemoglobin which will not take up oxygen”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 4 of 40
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Internally, hydathode shows a group of loosely arranged parenchymatous cells called as
Correct Answer: Option D — Epithem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Epithem is the correct answer to “Internally, hydathode shows a group of loosely arranged parenchymatous cells called as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 5 of 40
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The hydrogen pairs released in the oxidation steps of Krebs cycle end up ultimately in combination with
Correct Answer: Option C — Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is the correct answer to “The hydrogen pairs released in the oxidation steps of Krebs cycle end up ultimately in combination with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 6 of 40
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The point at which the respiratory quotient (RQ) value reaches unity at a certain oxygen concentration is called
Correct Answer: Option B — Extinction point
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Extinction point is the correct answer to “The point at which the respiratory quotient (RQ) value reaches unity at a certain oxygen concentration is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 7 of 40
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Most auxins present in Avena coleoptile sections seem to be there through
Correct Answer: Option D — Either B or C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Either B or C is the correct answer to “Most auxins present in Avena coleoptile sections seem to be there through”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 8 of 40
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Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer: 1. Depending on the nature of habitats from which they originate, succession may be of several types 2. A succession beginning in a dry area is known as halosere 3. The xere habitat is controlled by climatic factors 4. In climax habitat, generally no fresh invasion takes place
Correct Answer: Option C — Only 1 and 4 are true
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only 1 and 4 are true is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer: 1. Depending on the nature of habitats from which they originate, succession may be of several types 2. A succession beginning in a dry area is known as halosere 3. The xere habitat is controlled by climatic factors 4. In climax habitat, generally no fresh invasion takes place”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 9 of 40
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The only absolute deserts, where little or no rain ever falls, are those of
Correct Answer: Option C — Northern Chile and the central Sahara
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Northern Chile and the central Sahara is the correct answer to “The only absolute deserts, where little or no rain ever falls, are those of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 10 of 40
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Water soluble pigments found in plant cell vacuoles are
Correct Answer: Option C — anthocyanins
Detailed Academic Explanation:
anthocyanins is the correct answer to “Water soluble pigments found in plant cell vacuoles are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 11 of 40
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Alternaria blights of cereals, vegetables and fruit crops are controlled by
Correct Answer: Option A — Diathane M-22 and Diathane S-37
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Diathane M-22 and Diathane S-37 is the correct answer to “Alternaria blights of cereals, vegetables and fruit crops are controlled by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 12 of 40
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In the microspore, the outer variously sculptured layer, sexine remains attached to the nexine by means of
Correct Answer: Option C — Bacula
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bacula is the correct answer to “In the microspore, the outer variously sculptured layer, sexine remains attached to the nexine by means of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 13 of 40
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A plant hormone used for inducing morphogenesis in plant tissue culture is
Correct Answer: Option C — cytokinin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
cytokinin is the correct answer to “A plant hormone used for inducing morphogenesis in plant tissue culture is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 14 of 40
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Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer: 1. Average density of soil is 2.65 gms. per ml. 2. The spaces present between soil particles in a given volume of soil are called pore spaces 3. Porosity of the soil decreases with the increase in the percentage of organic matter in the soil 4. Macro-pore spaces have little water holding capacity and allow free movement of moisture and air in the soil under normal condition
Correct Answer: Option C — Only 1, 2 and 4 are true
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only 1, 2 and 4 are true is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer: 1. Average density of soil is 2.65 gms. per ml. 2. The spaces present between soil particles in a given volume of soil are called pore spaces 3. Porosity of the soil decreases with the increase in the percentage of organic matter in the soil 4. Macro-pore spaces have little water holding capacity and allow free movement of moisture and air in the soil under normal condition”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 15 of 40
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The characteristic features of high altitude environment or alpine biome include
Correct Answer: Option B — A low air density, low oxygen and CO2 contents, high ozone content
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A low air density, low oxygen and CO2 contents, high ozone content is the correct answer to “The characteristic features of high altitude environment or alpine biome include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 16 of 40
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Match List-I (Phases of Calvin cycle) with List-II (Reactions) and choose the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Phase I 1. Glycolytic reversal b. Phase II 2. Regeneration of RUBP c. Phase III 3. Carboxylation
Correct Answer: Option C — a-3, b-1, c-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-1, c-2 is the correct answer to “Match List-I (Phases of Calvin cycle) with List-II (Reactions) and choose the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Phase I 1. Glycolytic reversal b. Phase II 2. Regeneration of RUBP c. Phase III 3. Carboxylation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 17 of 40
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Pfr form of phytochrome below a critical level will
Correct Answer: Option A — Promote flowering in a short-day plant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Promote flowering in a short-day plant is the correct answer to “Pfr form of phytochrome below a critical level will”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 18 of 40
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An increase in the stability of the plants towards high temperature reversal is caused by
Correct Answer: Option B — An increase in the duration of vernalization treatment
Detailed Academic Explanation:
An increase in the duration of vernalization treatment is the correct answer to “An increase in the stability of the plants towards high temperature reversal is caused by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 19 of 40
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Which of the following enzymes is an example of a transferase?
Correct Answer: Option A — Glutamic-aspartic transaminase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Glutamic-aspartic transaminase is the correct answer to “Which of the following enzymes is an example of a transferase”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 20 of 40
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The macro-nutrients provided by inorganic fertilisers are
Correct Answer: Option D — nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is the correct answer to “The macro-nutrients provided by inorganic fertilisers are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 21 of 40
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Typha propagates vegetatively with the help of
Correct Answer: Option D — Rhizome
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rhizome is the correct answer to “Typha propagates vegetatively with the help of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 22 of 40
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The activities that take place during afterripening include:
Correct Answer: Option B — Sugar accumulation takes place
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sugar accumulation takes place is the correct answer to “The activities that take place during afterripening include:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 23 of 40
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The main ecological factors operating on the alpine vegetation include
Correct Answer: Option A — Action of cold wind which has dry action
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Action of cold wind which has dry action is the correct answer to “The main ecological factors operating on the alpine vegetation include”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 24 of 40
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The process through which excess of light energy is dissipated in photosynthesis is known as
Correct Answer: Option D — quenching
Detailed Academic Explanation:
quenching is the correct answer to “The process through which excess of light energy is dissipated in photosynthesis is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 25 of 40
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The wheat plants with infected ears, which emerge out of the boot leaves earlier than the healthy ones, may be uprooted at once and burnt. Tnis practice is called
Correct Answer: Option C — Rogueing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rogueing is the correct answer to “The wheat plants with infected ears, which emerge out of the boot leaves earlier than the healthy ones, may be uprooted at once and burnt. Tnis practice is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 26 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Chlorophyll- a 1. C 55 H 74 O 6 N 4 Mg b. Chlorophyll - b 2. C 55 H 70 O 6 N 4 Mg c. Chlorophyll - d 3. C 55 G 72 O 5 N 4 Mg d. Bacteriochlorophyll 4. C 54 H 70 O 6 N 4 Mg
Correct Answer: Option D — a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Chlorophyll- a 1. C 55 H 74 O 6 N 4 Mg b. Chlorophyll - b 2. C 55 H 70 O 6 N 4 Mg c. Chlorophyll - d 3. C 55 G 72 O 5 N 4 Mg d. Bacteriochlorophyll 4. C 54 H 70 O 6 N 4 Mg”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 27 of 40
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Progamic fertilization usually takes place in
Correct Answer: Option B — Anatropous ovule
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anatropous ovule is the correct answer to “Progamic fertilization usually takes place in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 28 of 40
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Identify parasite in the following.
Correct Answer: Option B — Cuscuta
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cuscuta is the correct answer to “Identify parasite in the following.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 29 of 40
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If a smaller dosage of gibberellin is applied to a plant, it
Correct Answer: Option C — Will bolt but not flower
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Will bolt but not flower is the correct answer to “If a smaller dosage of gibberellin is applied to a plant, it”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 30 of 40
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All the progeny obtained from a single plant by vegetative propagation are called
Correct Answer: Option A — clones
Detailed Academic Explanation:
clones is the correct answer to “All the progeny obtained from a single plant by vegetative propagation are called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 31 of 40
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Which of the following appear to be prerequisites for a response to cold treatment by henbane plant?
Correct Answer: Option C — An age of 10 days and the rosette stage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
An age of 10 days and the rosette stage is the correct answer to “Which of the following appear to be prerequisites for a response to cold treatment by henbane plant”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 32 of 40
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Which of the following ripens into a fruit?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ovary
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ovary is the correct answer to “Which of the following ripens into a fruit”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 33 of 40
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The pseudobulbs in orchids are meant for
Correct Answer: Option C — Storing water
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Storing water is the correct answer to “The pseudobulbs in orchids are meant for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 34 of 40
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Which one of the following gas comes out during photosynthesis?
Correct Answer: Option A — Oxygen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Oxygen is the correct answer to “Which one of the following gas comes out during photosynthesis”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 35 of 40
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The maximum temperature which is favourable for the appearance of late blight of potato is
Correct Answer: Option D — 22° - 23° C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
22° - 23° C is the correct answer to “The maximum temperature which is favourable for the appearance of late blight of potato is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 36 of 40
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The breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid is called
Correct Answer: Option B — Glycolysis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Glycolysis is the correct answer to “The breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 37 of 40
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Complex I of the respiratory chain consists of
Correct Answer: Option A — NADH dehydrogenase and 6 non-heme iron proteins with iron-sulphur centres
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NADH dehydrogenase and 6 non-heme iron proteins with iron-sulphur centres is the correct answer to “Complex I of the respiratory chain consists of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 38 of 40
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The establishment, development, care and reproduction of forest trees is known as
Correct Answer: Option C — Silviculture
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Silviculture is the correct answer to “The establishment, development, care and reproduction of forest trees is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 39 of 40
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Crop logging' is a method of
Correct Answer: Option B — plant analysis for assessing the requirements of nutrients for crop production
Detailed Academic Explanation:
plant analysis for assessing the requirements of nutrients for crop production is the correct answer to “Crop logging' is a method of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
Question 40 of 40
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The type of water movement where living protoplasm is involved is called as
Correct Answer: Option B — Symplast
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Symplast is the correct answer to “The type of water movement where living protoplasm is involved is called as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Anatomy And Physiology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Anatomy And Physiology
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