Practice high-yield Biology & Life Sciences MCQs on Plant Kindom — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for MDCAT, PPSC, FPSC, NTS.
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Question 1 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
In which kind of xylem parenchyma the parenchyma cells occur singly among the fibres and tracheids?
Correct Answer: Option D — Diffuse apotracheal type
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Diffuse apotracheal type of xylem parenchyma is the type in which the parenchyma cells occur singly or are scattered among the fibres and tracheids . In this arrangement, the parenchyma cells are not associated with the vessels but are distributed independently throughout the xylem tissue. This type helps in storage and lateral conduction of food materials within the wood. Therefore , in the diffuse apotracheal type, the parenchyma cells appear isolated and irregularly dispersed among other xylem elements.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 2 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Bacteria can be seen by
Correct Answer: Option B — Compound microscope
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Compound microscope is the correct answer to “Bacteria can be seen by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 3 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
In the life cycle of a virulent bacteriophage, the period of production of new phage particles is called
Correct Answer: Option B — Vegetative phase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vegetative phase is the correct answer to “In the life cycle of a virulent bacteriophage, the period of production of new phage particles is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 4 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Which of the following approaches is mainly used to construct classification on the basis of observable characters which can be felt and tested practically?
Correct Answer: Option B — Empirical approach
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Empirical approach is the correct answer to “Which of the following approaches is mainly used to construct classification on the basis of observable characters which can be felt and tested practically”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 5 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Epiphytes are plants which depend on other plants for
Correct Answer: Option B — Mechanical support
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mechanical support is the correct answer to “Epiphytes are plants which depend on other plants for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 6 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Part of the vascular strand of the leaf which is present in the stern as a lower portion of the vascular supply to the leaf is called the
Correct Answer: Option B — Leaf trace
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Leaf trace is the correct answer to “Part of the vascular strand of the leaf which is present in the stern as a lower portion of the vascular supply to the leaf is called the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 7 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
Correct Answer: Option A — All echinoderms are viviparous
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All echinoderms are viviparous is the correct answer to “Which one of the following statements is not correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 8 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Veins seen in the leaves, serve the function of
Correct Answer: Option D — conduction
Detailed Academic Explanation:
conduction is the correct answer to “Veins seen in the leaves, serve the function of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 9 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
According to the Histogen theory of Hanstein (1870), in monocotyledons, the root cap is derived from a separate layer of initials called
Correct Answer: Option C — Calyptrogen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Calyptrogen is the correct answer to “According to the Histogen theory of Hanstein (1870), in monocotyledons, the root cap is derived from a separate layer of initials called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 10 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Companion cells of phloem are found in
Correct Answer: Option D — Angiosperms
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Angiosperms is the correct answer to “Companion cells of phloem are found in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 11 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
The only method of reproduction in blue-green algae is
Correct Answer: Option C — Fission
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fission is the correct answer to “The only method of reproduction in blue-green algae is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 12 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
In which of the following species of bacteria, the cell wall contains cellulose?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “In which of the following species of bacteria, the cell wall contains cellulose”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 13 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
The first step in conjugation, in bacteria is achieved by complementary surface molecules, the male component of which is formed by
Correct Answer: Option A — F Factor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
F Factor is the correct answer to “The first step in conjugation, in bacteria is achieved by complementary surface molecules, the male component of which is formed by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 14 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
The most popular and outstanding natural system of classification is that of
Correct Answer: Option B — Bentham and Hooker
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bentham and Hooker is the correct answer to “The most popular and outstanding natural system of classification is that of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 15 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Plants which grow on saline soils are
Correct Answer: Option C — Halophytes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Halophytes is the correct answer to “Plants which grow on saline soils are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 16 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
In which of the following the entire flower has been called a nectry?
Correct Answer: Option C — Magnolia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Magnolia is the correct answer to “In which of the following the entire flower has been called a nectry”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 17 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Litmus, an important and widely used dye in chemical industries as an acid-base indicator, is obtained from
Correct Answer: Option C — Rocella montaignei
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rocella montaignei is the correct answer to “Litmus, an important and widely used dye in chemical industries as an acid-base indicator, is obtained from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 18 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Sexual reproduction in algae that takes place through fusion of two similar size gametes is called
Correct Answer: Option C — isogamous
Detailed Academic Explanation:
isogamous is the correct answer to “Sexual reproduction in algae that takes place through fusion of two similar size gametes is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 19 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
According to Hutchinson's system, in the monocotyledons, the most primitive order is
Correct Answer: Option B — Butomales
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Butomales is the correct answer to “According to Hutchinson's system, in the monocotyledons, the most primitive order is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 20 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Spongy Tissue' is a serious disorder hampering the export of mango variety. It is
Correct Answer: Option A — Alphonso
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alphonso is the correct answer to “Spongy Tissue' is a serious disorder hampering the export of mango variety. It is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 21 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
The centrally situated group of cells of the cyto-histological zones, derived from central mother cells, which eventually form pith is known as
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The centrally situated group of cells of the cyto-histological zones, derived from central mother cells, which eventually form pith is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 22 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
What is the botanical name of opiuin?
Correct Answer: Option B — Papaver Somniferum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Papaver Somniferum is the correct answer to “What is the botanical name of opiuin”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 23 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
'Cloves' are
Correct Answer: Option D — Dried flowers
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dried flowers is the correct answer to “'Cloves' are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 24 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
The dissolution of the middle lamellae or the entire cells, or the accumulation of liquid in the intercellular spaces of the abscission layer occur only in the tissue surrounding the
Correct Answer: Option D — Vascular region
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vascular region is the correct answer to “The dissolution of the middle lamellae or the entire cells, or the accumulation of liquid in the intercellular spaces of the abscission layer occur only in the tissue surrounding the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 25 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
The central cells in the stem that are enclosed by the ring meristem are designated as
Correct Answer: Option C — Protopith
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Protopith is the correct answer to “The central cells in the stem that are enclosed by the ring meristem are designated as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 26 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
According to Sach's classification of tissue system, which of the following includes the vascular cylinder and is made up of two complex tissues, called the xylem and phloem?
Correct Answer: Option B — Fascicular tissue system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fascicular tissue system is the correct answer to “According to Sach's classification of tissue system, which of the following includes the vascular cylinder and is made up of two complex tissues, called the xylem and phloem”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 27 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
In which of the following plants, in the primary state the root is pentarch or hexarch, the cortex is wide with wide intercellular spaces anda well defmed endodermis delimits the cortex from the stelar region?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ipomea batatus
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ipomea batatus is the correct answer to “In which of the following plants, in the primary state the root is pentarch or hexarch, the cortex is wide with wide intercellular spaces anda well defmed endodermis delimits the cortex from the stelar region”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 28 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Potato is a
Correct Answer: Option C — Tuber
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tuber is the correct answer to “Potato is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 29 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
The interval between the two successive leaf primordia is called
Correct Answer: Option C — Plastochron
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Plastochron is the correct answer to “The interval between the two successive leaf primordia is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 30 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
The term 'Taxonomy' was coined by
Correct Answer: Option C — A. P. De Candole
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A. P. De Candole is the correct answer to “The term 'Taxonomy' was coined by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 31 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
The perforation plate is the region where
Correct Answer: Option D — The vessels are connected to each other through a pore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The vessels are connected to each other through a pore is the correct answer to “The perforation plate is the region where”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 32 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
According to the Histogen theory, which of the following gives rise to all the tissues lying between the epidermis and the vascular cylinder?
Correct Answer: Option A — Periblem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Periblem is the correct answer to “According to the Histogen theory, which of the following gives rise to all the tissues lying between the epidermis and the vascular cylinder”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 33 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Most of the proteins in bacteria are
Correct Answer: Option A — Basic in nature
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Basic in nature is the correct answer to “Most of the proteins in bacteria are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 34 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
According to Engler and Prantl's classification of plants
Correct Answer: Option D — Gamopetalous condition is advanced than polypetaIous condition
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gamopetalous condition is advanced than polypetaIous condition is the correct answer to “According to Engler and Prantl's classification of plants”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 35 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
After the meristematic activity of permanent cells, in case the inner cells remain meristematic and function as phellogen, the outer cells transform into the first cork layer known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Phellem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Phellem is the correct answer to “After the meristematic activity of permanent cells, in case the inner cells remain meristematic and function as phellogen, the outer cells transform into the first cork layer known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 36 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Consider the following statements regarding collenchyma and choose the correct answer: 1. The cells of collenchyma contain protoplasm and are living 2. Presence of cellulose and pectic substances in the cell wall accounts for the high water absorbing capacity to the cells 3. Collenchyma is the tissue of secondary body 4. Collenchyma originates from elongated cells that resemble procambium
Correct Answer: Option D — 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 regarding collenchyma and choose the correct answer: 1. The cells of collenchyma contain protoplasm and are living 2. Presence of cellulose and pectic substances in the cell wall accounts for the high water absorbing capacity to the cells 3. Collenchyma is the tissue of secondary body 4. Collenchyma originates from elongated cells that resemble procambium”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 37 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
The largest invertebrate is
Correct Answer: Option B — Squid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Squid is the correct answer to “The largest invertebrate is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 38 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Heroin is obtained from
Correct Answer: Option B — Opium poppy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Opium poppy is the correct answer to “Heroin is obtained from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 39 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Some of the fungal hyphae, in fungi, at a certain stage of maturity extend into the air and bear reproductive bodies and the rest continue with the normal activities. Such fungi are called
Correct Answer: Option B — Eucarpic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Eucarpic is the correct answer to “Some of the fungal hyphae, in fungi, at a certain stage of maturity extend into the air and bear reproductive bodies and the rest continue with the normal activities. Such fungi are called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
Question 40 of 40
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
★ MDCAT
★ PPSC
Cloves are obtained from which of the following parts of the plant?
Correct Answer: Option D — Dried flower buds
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dried flower buds is the correct answer to “Cloves are obtained from which of the following parts of the plant”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Plant Kindom.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Plant Kindom
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