Question 1: Palette 1/464

Errorless NEET 2024 MCQ

Read the following statements and choose the set of correct statements
In the members of Phaeophyceae,
(A) Asexual reproduction occurs usually by biflagellate zoospores.
(B) Sexual reproduction is by oogamous method only.
(C) Stored food is in the form of carbohydrates which is either mannitol or laminarin.
(D) The major pigments found are chlorophyll a, c and carotenoids and xanthophyll.
(E) Vegetative cells have a cellulosic wall, usually covered on the outside by gelatinous coating of algin.

A

A, B, C and D only

B

B, C, D and E only

C

A, C, D and E only

D

A, B, C and E only

Question 2: Palette 2/464

Errorless NEET 2023 MCQ

Identify the pair of heterosporous pteridophytes among the following

A

Selaginella and Salvinia

B

Psilotum and Salvinia

C

Equisetum and Salvinia

D

Lycopodium and Selaginella

Question 3: Palette 3/464

Errorless NEET 2023 MCQ

Assertion : The first stage of gametophyte in the life cycle of moss is protonema stage. Reason: Protonema develops directly from spores produced in capsule.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 4: Palette 4/464

Errorless NEET 2022 MCQ

Which of the following is incorrectly matched

A

Porphyra – Floridian starch

B

Volvox − Starch

C

Ectocarpus – Fucoxanthin

D

Ulothrix - Mannitol

Question 5: Palette 5/464

Errorless NEET 2022 MCQ

Hydrocolloid carrageen is obtained from

A

Rhodophyceae only

B

Phaeophyceae only

C

Chlorophyceae and Phaeophyceae

D

Phaeophyceae and Rhodophyceae

Question 6: Palette 6/464

Errorless NEET 2022 MCQ

Match the plant with the kind of life cycle it exhibits

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Spirogyra (B) Fern (C) Funaria (D) Cycas	(P) Dominant diploid sporophyte vascular plant, with highly reduced male or female gametophyte (Q) Dominant haploid free-living gametophyte (R) Dominant diploid sporophyte alternating with reduced gametophyte called prothallus (S) Dominant haploid leafy gametophyte alternating with partially dependent multicellular sporophyte

A

A–R, B–S, C–P, D–Q

B

A–Q, B–S, C–P, D–R

C

A–S, B–P, C–Q, D–R

D

A–Q, B–R, C–S, D–P

Question 7: Palette 7/464

Errorless NEET 2021 MCQ

Which of the following algae contains mannitol as reserve food material

A

Gracillaria

B

Volvox

C

Ulothrix

D

Ectocarpus

Question 8: Palette 8/464

Errorless NEET 2021 MCQ

Which of the following plants is monoecious

A

Chara

B

Marchantia polymorpha

C

Cycas circinalis

D

Carica papaya

Question 9: Palette 9/464

Errorless NEET 2021 MCQ

Ganera like Selaginella and Salvinia produce two kinds of spores. Such plants are know as

A

Heterosorus

B

Homosporous

C

Heterosporous

D

Homosorus

Question 10: Palette 10/464

Errorless NEET 2021 MCQ

Gemmae are present in

A

Pteridophytes

B

Some Gymnosperms

C

Some Liverworts

D

Mosses

Question 11: Palette 11/464

Errorless NEET 2020 MCQ

Floridean starch has structure similar to

A

Laminarin and cellulose

B

Starch and cellulose

C

Amylopectin and glycogen

D

Mannitol and algin

Question 12: Palette 12/464

Errorless NEET 2020 MCQ

Which of the following pairs is of unicellular algae

A

Chlorella and Spirulina

B

Laminaria and Sargassum

C

Gelidium and Gracilaira

D

Anabaena and Volvox

Question 13: Palette 13/464

Errorless NEET 2020 MCQ

Strobili or cones are found in

A

Equisetum

B

Salvinia

C

Pteris

D

Marchantia

Question 14: Palette 14/464

Errorless NEET 2019 MCQ

From evolutionary point of view, retention of the female gametophyte with developing young embryo on the parent sporophyte from some time, is first observed in

A

Liverworts

B

Mosses

C

Pteridophytes

D

Gymnosperms

Question 15: Palette 15/464

Errorless NEET 2019 MCQ

Pinus seed cannot germinate and establish without fungal association. This is because[NCERT Pg.No. 32]

A

Its embryo is immature

B

It has obligate association with mycorrhizae

C

It has very hard seed coat

D

Its seeds contain inhibitors that prevent germination

Question 16: Palette 16/464

Errorless NEET 2018 MCQ

Which one is wrongly matched

A

Uniflagellate gametes Polysiphonia

B

Biflagellate zoospores Brown algae

C

Gemma cups Marchantia

D

Unicellular organism Chlorella

Question 17: Palette 17/464

Errorless NEET 2018 MCQ

Which of the following statement is correct

A

Ovules are not enclosed by ovary wall in gymnosperms

B

Selaginella is heterosporous, while Salvinia is homosporous

C

Horsetails are gymnosperms

D

Stems are usually unbranched in both Cycas and Cedrus

Question 18: Palette 18/464

Errorless NEET 2018 MCQ

Which one of the following plants shows a very close relationship with a species of moth, where none of the two can complete its life cycle without the other

A

Hydrilla

B

Yucca

C

Banana

D

Viola

Question 19: Palette 19/464

Errorless NEET 2018 MCQ

Plants having little or no secondary growth are

A

Grasses

B

Deciduous angiosperms

C

Conifers

D

Cycads

Question 20: Palette 20/464

Errorless NEET 2017 MCQ

An example of colonial alga is Or Algae which form motile colony is [Odisha JEE 2005]

A

Chlorella

B

Volvox

C

Ulothrix

D

Spirogyra

Question 21: Palette 21/464

Errorless NEET 2017 MCQ

Life cycle of Ectocarpus and Fucus respectively are

A

Haplontic, Diplontic

B

Diplontic, Haplodiplontic

C

Haplodiplontic, Diplontic

D

Haplodiplontic, Haplontic

Question 22: Palette 22/464

Errorless NEET 2017 MCQ

Select the mismatch

A

Pinus Dioecious

B

Cycas Dioecuous

C

Salvinia Heterosporous

D

Equisetum Homosporous

Question 23: Palette 23/464

Errorless NEET (Phase-II) 2016 MCQ

Which one of the following statements is wrong

A

Laminaria and Sargassum are used as food

B

Algae increase the level of dissolved oxygen in the immediate environment

C

Algin is obtained from red algae, and corrageenan from brown algae

D

Agar-agar is obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria

Question 24: Palette 24/464

Errorless NEET (Phase-I) 2016 MCQ

Select the correct statement

A

Gymnosperms are both homosporous and heterosporous

B

Salvinia, Ginkgo and Pinus all are gymnosperms

C

Sequoia is one of the tallest trees

D

The leaves of gymnosperms are not well adapted to extremes of climate

Question 25: Palette 25/464

Errorless NEET (Phase-I) 2016 MCQ

In bryophytes and pteridophytes, transport of male gametes requires

A

Wind

B

Insects

C

Birds

D

Water

Question 26: Palette 26/464

Errorless AIPMT (Cancelled) 2015 MCQ

Male gametes are flagellated in

A

Anabaena

B

Ectocarpus

C

Spirogyra

D

Polysiphonia

Question 27: Palette 27/464

Errorless AIPMT (Cancelled) 2015 MCQ

True nucleus is absent in

A

Mucor

B

Vaucheria

C

Volvox

D

Anabaena

Question 28: Palette 28/464

Errorless AIPMT (Cancelled) 2015 MCQ

Read the following five statements (A to E) and select the option with all correct statements
(A) Mosses and Lichens are the first organisms to colonise a bare rock.
(B) Selaginella is a homosporous pteridophyte.
(C) Coralloid roots in Cycas have VAM.
(D) Main plant body in bryophytes is gametophytic whereas in pteridophytes it is sporophytic.
(E) In Gymnosperms, male and female gametophytes are present within sporangia located on sporophyte.

A

(B), (C) and (D)

B

(A), (D) and (E)

C

(B), (C) and (E)

D

(A), (C) and (D)

Question 29: Palette 29/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2014 MCQ

Which one of the following is wrong about Chara

A

Upper antheridium and lower oogonium

B

Globule is male reproductive structure

C

Upper oogonium and lower round antheridium

D

Globule and nucule present on the same plant

Question 30: Palette 30/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2014 MCQ

Botanical name of peat moss is Or Which of the following is responsible for peat formation

A

Sphagnum

B

Funaria

C

Anthoceros

D

Polytrichum

Question 31: Palette 31/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2014 MCQ

Male gametophyte with least number of cells is present in

A

Lilium

B

Pinus

C

Pteris

D

Funaria

Question 32: Palette 32/464

Errorless N [NEET 2013 MCQ

Monoecious plant of Chara shows occurrence of

A

Upper oogonium and lower antheridium on the same plant

B

Antheridiophore and archegoniophore on the same plant

C

Stamen and carpel on the same plant

D

Upper antheridium and lower oogonium on the same plant

Question 33: Palette 33/464

Errorless NEET 2013 MCQ

Select the wrong statement

A

Chlamydomonas exhibits both isogamy and anisogamy and Fucus shows oogamy

B

Isogametes are similar in structure, function and behaviour

C

Anisogametes differ either in structure, function or behaviour

D

In Oomycetes female gamete is smaller and motile, while male gamete is larger and non-motile

Question 34: Palette 34/464

Errorless NEET 2013 MCQ

Which of the following is not correctly matched for the organism and its cell wall degrading enzyme

A

Fungi - Chitinase

B

Bacteria – Lysozyme

C

Plant cells – Cellulase

D

Algae – Methylase

Question 35: Palette 35/464

Errorless NEET (Karnataka) 2013 MCQ

Syngamy can occur outside the body of the organism in

A

Mosses

B

Algae

C

Ferns

D

Fungi

Question 36: Palette 36/464

Errorless NEET 2013; CBSE PMT 2014 MCQ

Which one of the following shows isogamy with nonflagellated gametes

A

Ulothrix

B

Spirogyra

C

Sargassum

D

Ectocarpus

Question 37: Palette 37/464

Errorless NEET (Karnataka) 2013 MCQ

Which one of the following is wrongly matched

A

Spirogyra – Motile gametes

B

Sargassum - Chlorophyll C

C

Basidiomycetes – Puffballs

D

Nostoc – Water blooms

Question 38: Palette 38/464

Errorless NEET (Karnataka) 2013 MCQ

The plant body is thalloid in

A

Sphagnum

B

Salvinia

C

Marchantia

D

Funaria

Question 39: Palette 39/464

Errorless MP PMT 2013 MCQ

The archegonia of Funaria is distinguished from that of Pinus by the structure of

A

Long neck

B

Several neck canal cells

C

Stalked venter

D

All of the above

Question 40: Palette 40/464

Errorless AIIMS 2013 MCQ

Sometime prothallus of fern give rise to a fern plant. It is an example of

A

Apospory

B

Parthenogenesis

C

Parthenocarpy

D

Apogamy

Question 41: Palette 41/464

Errorless MP PMT 2013 MCQ

The young meristematic cells of leaves and stem of a gymnosperm has 16 chromosomes, the number of chromosomes in the endosperm of the same gymnosperm shall be

A

16

B

32

C

24

D

8

Question 42: Palette 42/464

Errorless NEET 2013 MCQ

Read the following statements (A - E) and answer the question which follows them
(A) In liverworts, mosses and ferns gametophytes are free living
(B) Gymnosperms and some ferns are heterosporous
(C) Sexual reproduction in Fucus, Volvox and Allbugo is oogamous
(D) The sporophyte in liverworts is more elaborate than that in mosses
(E) Both, Pinus and Marchantia are dioecious How many of the above statements are correct

A

Four

B

One

C

Two

D

Three

Question 43: Palette 43/464

Errorless NEET (Karnataka) 2013 MCQ

What is common in all the three Funaria, Dryopteris and Ginkgo [NCERT Pg. No. 33]

A

Presence of archegonia

B

Well developed vascular tissues

C

Independent gametophyte

D

Independent sporophyte

Question 44: Palette 44/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2012 MCQ

Consider the following statements with respect to algae
(A) Fusion between one large, non-motile female gamete and a smaller, motile male gamete is termed as oogamous
(B) Fusion of two gametes dissimilar in size is termed as isogamous
(C) Fusion of two gametes similar in size is called anisogamous
(D) In chlorophyceae the major pigments are chlorophyll a and b, and the food is stored as starch
(E) In rhodophyceae the major pigments are chlorophyll a and d and the food is stored as mannitol

A

A and E alone are correct

B

C and E alone are correct

C

A and B alone are correct

D

A and D alone are correct

E

B and D alone are correct

Question 45: Palette 45/464

Errorless 2012 MCQ

Which of the following is a character of rhodophyceae [NCERT Pg. No. 27] [Kerala PMT 2012

A

Major pigments are chlorophyll a and chlorophyll-b

B

Commonly called brown algae

C

Stored food materials are mannitol and laminarin

D

Flagellum is absent

E

Cell wall contains cellulose and algin

Question 46: Palette 46/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2012 MCQ

Zoospores are absent in

A

Vaucheria

B

Spirogyra

C

Cladophora

D

Chlamydomonas

Question 47: Palette 47/464

Errorless BHU 2012 MCQ

Which of the following shows aplanetism

A

Ulothrix

B

Spirogyra

C

Saprolegnia

D

Chlamydomonas

Question 48: Palette 48/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2012 MCQ

Acrocarpous, solitary sporangia are found in

A

Opuntia

B

Cycas

C

Pinus

D

Funaria

Question 49: Palette 49/464

Errorless KCET 2012 MCQ

Pteridophytes are called vascular cryptogams, because they are non-seeded plants containing

A

Xylem and phloem

B

Only xylem

C

Only phloem (C) ny pnoem

D

Neither xylem nor phloem (u) rveiner xyiem nor pnioem

Question 50: Palette 50/464

Errorless MP PMT 2012 MCQ

Mark the gymnospermous plant in which archegonium is absent

A

Pinus

B

Ephedra

C

Cycas

D

Gnetum

Question 51: Palette 51/464

Errorless NCERT; CBSE PMT (Pre.) 2012 MCQ

Gymnosperms are also called soft wood spermatophytes because they lack

A

Cambium

B

Phloem fibres

C

Thick-walled tracheids

D

Xylem fibres

Question 52: Palette 52/464

Errorless CBSE PMT (Pre.) 2012 MCQ

Cycas and Adiantum resemble each other in having

A

Seeds

B

Motile Sperms

C

Cambium

D

Vessels

Question 53: Palette 53/464

Errorless CBSE PMT (Mains) 2012 MCQ

Read the following five statements (A-E) and answer as asked next to them
(A) In Equisetum the female gametophyte is retained on the parent sporophyte
(B) In Ginkgo male gametophyte is not independent
(C) The sporophyte in Riccia is more developed than that in Polytrichum
(D) Sexual reproduction in Volvox is isogamous
(E) The spores of slime moulds lack cell walls How many of the above statements are correct

A

Two

B

Three

C

Four

D

One

Question 54: Palette 54/464

Errorless CBSE PMT (Mains) 2012 MCQ

Which one of the following pairs is wrongly matched [NCERT Pg. No. 32]

A

Ginkgo - Archegonia

B

Salvinia - Prothallus

C

Viroids - RNA

D

Mustard - Synergids

Question 55: Palette 55/464

Errorless CBSE PMT (Pre.) 2012 MCQ

Which one of the following is common to multicellular fungi, filamentous algae and protonema of mosses

A

Diplontic life cycle

B

Members of kingdom plantae

C

Mode of Nutrition

D

Multiplication by fragmentation

Question 56: Palette 56/464

Errorless CBSE PMT (Pre.) 2012 MCQ

Which one of the following is a correct statement [NCERT Pg. No. 32]

A

Pteridophyte gametophyte has a protonemal and leafy stage

B

In gymnosperms female gametophyte is free-living

C

Antheridiophores and archegoniophores are present in pteridophytes

D

Origin of seed habit can be traced in pteridophytes

Question 57: Palette 57/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2011; J & K CET 2012 MCQ

Select the correct match from the options given below
(A) Phaeophyceae – Mannitol
(B) Rhodophyceae – Dictyota
(C) Chlorophyceae – Non-motile gametes
(D) Rhodophyceae – r-Phycoerythrin

A

A, B and C

B

B, C and D

C

A and C

D

C and D

E

A and D

Question 58: Palette 58/464

Errorless KCET 2011 MCQ

Which one of the following is an example of chlorophyllous thallophyte [NCERT Pg.No. 26]

A

Volvariella

B

Spirogyra

C

Nephrolepis

D

Gnetum

Question 59: Palette 59/464

Errorless CBSE PMT (Mains) 2011 MCQ

Observe the diagrams (A - D) given below and select the right option in which all the four items A - D are correctly identified [NCERT Pg. No. 28] image mising Marchantia Marchantia

A

A-Antheridia, B-Archegonia, C-Gemma cup, D-Sphagnum

B

A-Archegonia, B-Antheridia, C-Gemma cup, D-Sphagnum

C

A-Archegonia, B-Gemma cup, C-Gametophyte, D-Sphagnum

D

A-Gemma cup, B-Archegoniophore, C-Sporophyte,D-Sphagnum

Question 60: Palette 60/464

Errorless CBSE PMT (Pre.) 2011 MCQ

Compared with the gametophytes of the bryophytes the gametophytes of vascular plants tend to be

A

Smaller and to have smaller sex organs

B

Smaller but to have larger sex organs

C

Larger but to have smaller sex organs

D

Larger and to have larger sex organs

Question 61: Palette 61/464

Errorless CBSE PMT (Pre.) 2011 MCQ

Archegoniophore is present in

A

Funaria

B

Marchantia

C

Chara

D

Adiantum

Question 62: Palette 62/464

Errorless MP PMT 2011 MCQ

Largest gametophyte is found in

A

Funaria

B

Selaginella

C

Pinus

D

Cycas

Question 63: Palette 63/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2011 MCQ

Which of the following Pteridophytes belong to class Pteropsida [NCERT Pg. No. 32]

A

Equisetum and Psilotum

B

Lycopodium and Adiantum

C

Selaginella and Pteris

D

Pteris and Adiantum

E

Dryopteris and Psilotum

Question 64: Palette 64/464

Errorless CBSE PMT (Mains) 2011 MCQ

Selaginella and Salvinia are considered to represent a significant step toward evolution of seed habit because [NCERT Pg. No. 32]

A

Megaspores possess endosperm and embryo surrounded by seed coat

B

Embryo develops in female gametophyte which is retained on parent sporophyte

C

Female gametophyte is free and gets dispersed like seeds

D

Female gametophyte lacks archegonia

Question 65: Palette 65/464

Errorless KCET 2011 MCQ

Pinus belongs to the class[NCERT Pg. No. 32]

A

Gnetopsida

B

Cycadopsida

C

Coniferopsida

D

Sphenopsida

Question 66: Palette 66/464

Errorless CBSE PMT (Mains) 2011 MCQ

Consider the following four statements whether they are correct or wrong (A) The sporophyte in liverworts is more elaborate than that in mosses (C) The life-cycle in all seed-bearing plants is diplontic (D) In Pinus male and female cones are borne on different trees The two wrong statements together are

A

Statements B and C

B

Statements A and B

C

Statements A and D

D

Statements A and D

Question 67: Palette 67/464

Errorless CBSE PMT (Pre.) 2011; AIPMT (Cancelled) 2015 MCQ

The gametophyte is not an independent, free-living generation in [NCERT Pg. No. 33]

A

Pinus

B

Polytrichum

C

Adiantum

D

Marchantia

Question 68: Palette 68/464

Errorless MP PMT 2011 MCQ

The microspore of Selaginella may be as small as

A

$5 \mu$

B

15μ

C

1.5μ

D

$\mathsf { S } \mu$

Question 69: Palette 69/464

Errorless MP PMT 2011 MCQ

Which organism lacks archegonium

A

Funaria

B

Pteris

C

Cycas

D

Spirogyra

Question 70: Palette 70/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2011 MCQ

Select the correct statement

A

Absorption of water by seeds and dry wood are examples of facilitated diffusion

B

The apoplast is the system of interconnected protoplasts

C

Pinus seeds cannot germinate and establish without the presence of mycorrhizae

D

The translocation phloem is unidirectional whereas in the xylem it is bidirectional

Question 71: Palette 71/464

Errorless CBSE PMT (Pre.) 2010 MCQ

Algae have cell wall made up of

A

Cellulose, hemicellulose and pectins

B

Cellulose, galactans and mannans

C

Hemicellulose, pectins and proteins

D

Pectins, cellulose and proteins

Question 72: Palette 72/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2010 MCQ

In the diagram given above, some of the algae have been labelled as 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D' and 'E'. These algae are respectively identified as

A

Dictyota, Polysiphonia, Porphyra, Fucus and Laminaria

B

Porphyra, Dictyota, Laminaria, Fucus, and Polysiphonia

C

Dictyota, Polysiphonia, Porphyra, Laminaria and Fucus

D

Fucus, Phorphyra, Dictyota, Polysiphonia, and Laminaria

E

Laminaria, Polysiphonia, Porphyra, Dictyota and Fucus

Question 73: Palette 73/464

Errorless DUMET 2010; Kerala PMT 2010 MCQ

Comparable to angiosperms, which of the following algae exhibits diplontic life cycle

A

Spirogyra

B

Ectocarpus

C

Polysiphonia

D

Fucus

Question 74: Palette 74/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2010 MCQ

Non motile, greatly thickened asexual spore in Chlamydomonas is known as

A

Zoospore

B

Akinete

C

Hypnospore

D

Endospores

Question 75: Palette 75/464

Errorless MP PMT 2010 MCQ

Isomorphic alternation of generations is found in

A

Oedogonium

B

Chara

C

Vaucheria

D

Ectocarpus

Question 76: Palette 76/464

Errorless CPMT 2010 MCQ

Macrocystis is a

A

Red algae

B

Fungi

C

Bryophyta

D

Brown algae

Question 77: Palette 77/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2010 MCQ

In Spirogyra lateral conjugation takes place in the cells of

A

Same filament

B

Two filaments of same species

C

Two filaments of different species

D

Both a and b

Question 78: Palette 78/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2010 MCQ

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding bryophytes

A

Zygote undergoes meiosis to produce sporophyte

B

Zygote undergoes mitosis to form embryo proper

C

Fertilization takes place in presence of water

D

Sporophyte is parasitic over gametophyte

Question 79: Palette 79/464

Errorless CBSE PMT (Pre.) 2010 MCQ

Male and female gametophytes are independent and freeliving in [NCERT Pg. No. 29]

A

Sphagnum

B

Mustard

C

Castor

D

Pinus

Question 80: Palette 80/464

Errorless MP PMT 2010 MCQ

Which of the following is not a bryophyte

A

Pteris

B

Funaria

C

Porella

D

Pellia

Question 81: Palette 81/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2010 MCQ

Fern gametophyte is

A

Homothallic

B

Monoecious

C

Heterothallic

D

Both

Question 82: Palette 82/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2010 MCQ

Consider the following statements regarding gymnosperms and choose the correct option (A) In gymnosperms, the male and female gametophytes have an independent existence (B) The multicellular female gametophyte is retained with in the megasporangium (C) The gymnosperms are heterosporous of these statements

A

A and B are true but C is false

B

A and C are true but B is false

C

B and C are false but A is true

D

A and C are false but B is true

E

B and C are true but A is false

Question 83: Palette 83/464

Errorless MP PMT 2010, 12 MCQ

Which of the following is a character of gymnospermous wood

A

Porous

B

Ring porous

C

Diffused porous

D

Non-porous

Question 84: Palette 84/464

Errorless AMU (Med.) 2010 MCQ

Which one of the following is matched incorrectly

A

Pinus : coralloid roots

B

Sequoia : tap roots

C

Cycas : unbranched stem

D

Cedrus : branched stem

Question 85: Palette 85/464

Errorless KCET 2010 MCQ

Identify the pair that exhibit circinate vernation

A

Psilotum and Riccia

B

Equisetum and Selaginella

C

Nephrolepis and Cycas

D

Riccia and Nephrolepis

Question 86: Palette 86/464

Errorless CBSE PMT(Mains) 2010 MCQ

Examine the figures A, B, C and D. In which one of the four options all the items A, B, C and D are correct
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

A

A) Chara, B) Marchantia, C) Fucus, D) Pinus

B

A) Equisetum, B) Ginkgo, C) Selaginella, D) Lycopodium

C

A) Selaginella, B) Equisetum, C) Salvinia, D) Ginkgo

D

A) Funaria, B) Adiantum, C) Salvinia, D) Riccia

Question 87: Palette 87/464

Errorless AIIMS 2010 MCQ

Match the Column-I with Column-2

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Hornwort (B) Liverwort (C) Stonewort (D) Club moss	(P) Lycopodium (Q) Ricciocarpus (R) Anthoceros (S) Chara

A

A–Q, B–R, C–S, D–P

B

A–Q, B–R, C–P, D–S

C

A–R, B–Q, C–P, D–S

D

A–R, B–Q, C–S, D–P

Question 88: Palette 88/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2009; WB JEE 2011 MCQ

Mannitol (sugar alcohol) is the stored food in

A

Chara

B

Porphyra

C

Fucus

D

Gracillaria

Question 89: Palette 89/464

Errorless DUMET 2009 MCQ

In which of the following, all listed genera belong to the same class of algae[NCERT Pg. No. 26]

A

Chara, Fucus, Polysiphonia

B

Volvox, Spirogyra, Chlamydomonas

C

Porphyra, Ectocarpus, Ulothrix

D

Sargassum, Laminaria, Gracillaria

Question 90: Palette 90/464

Errorless DUMET 2009 MCQ

External fertilization occurs in majority of

A

Algae

B

Fungi

C

Liverworts

D

Mosses

Question 91: Palette 91/464

Errorless AFMC 2009 MCQ

Both chlorophyll a and b are present in

A

Rhodophyceae

B

Phaeophyceae

C

Chlorophyceae

D

None of these

Question 92: Palette 92/464

Errorless CPMT 2009 MCQ

Yellow-green pigment is found in

A

Xanthophyta

B

Chlorophyta

C

Phaeophyta

D

Rhodophyta

Question 93: Palette 93/464

Errorless EAMCET 2009 MCQ

Two adjacent filaments of Spirogyra affinis having 10 cells each are participating in reproduction. How many new Spirogyra plants are produced during sexual reproduction

A

5

B

10

C

20

D

40

Question 94: Palette 94/464

Errorless AFMC 2009; Kerala PMT 2012 MCQ

Which of the following is called amphibians of plant kingdom

A

Bryophytes

B

Pteridophytes

C

Gymnosperms

D

Algae

Question 95: Palette 95/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2009 MCQ

Which one of the following is a vascular cryptogam

A

Equisetum

B

Ginkgo

C

Marchantia

D

Cedrus

Question 96: Palette 96/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2009 MCQ

Eusporangiate fern is produced from

A

A group of sporangial, initial cell

B

Single initial cell

C

Epidermal cells

D

Hypodermal cells

Question 97: Palette 97/464

Errorless MP PMT 2009 MCQ

Fern spores are usually

A

Haploid

B

Diploid

C

Triploid

D

Tetraploid

Question 98: Palette 98/464

Errorless MP PMT 2009 MCQ

A fern differs from a moss in having

A

Swimming archegonia

B

Swimming antherozoids

C

Independent gametophytes

D

Independent sporophytes

Question 99: Palette 99/464

Errorless MP PMT 2009 MCQ

Prothallus of the fern produces

A

Spores

B

Gametes

C

Both spores and gametes

D

Cones

Question 100: Palette 100/464

Errorless CPMT 2009 MCQ

Young sporophyte of Pteris fern draws nourishment from prothallus through

A

Root

B

Rhizoids

C

Foot

D

Haustoria

Question 101: Palette 101/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2009 MCQ

Which gymnospermic order includes all fossil plants

A

Cycadofilicales

B

Coniferales

C

Gnetales

D

Cycadales

Question 102: Palette 102/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2009 MCQ

Which one of the following classes in included under gymnosperms

A

Lycopsida

B

Bryopsida

C

Cycadopsida

D

Pteropsida

E

Sphenopsida

Question 103: Palette 103/464

Errorless MP PMT 2009 MCQ

Female cone of Pinus is considered equivalent to

A

Dwarf shoot

B

Long shoot

C

Needles

D

Scale leaves

Question 104: Palette 104/464

Errorless EAMCET 2009 MCQ

Which of the following taxa shows zooidogamous oogamy (I) Spirogyra (II) Funaria (III) Pteris (IV) Cycas The correct answer is

A

I, II, III

B

I, III, IV

C

I, II, IV

D

II, III, IV

Question 105: Palette 105/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2009 MCQ

Tracheophyte includes

A

Pteridophyte, gymnosperm and angiosperm

B

Bryophytes and spermatophytes

C

Only spermatophytes

D

Thalophytes and bryophytes

Question 106: Palette 106/464

Errorless AIIMS 2009 MCQ

Assertion: Chlorella could serve as a potential source of food and energy. Reason: When dried, chlorella has 15% protein, 45% fat, 10% carbohydrate, 20% fibre, and 10% minerals and vitamins.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 107: Palette 107/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2008 MCQ

Group of algae in which sexual reproduction is absent

A

Cyanophyceae

B

Bacillariophyceae

C

Chlorophyceae

D

None of these

Question 108: Palette 108/464

Errorless AFMC 2008 MCQ

Red tide is caused bv Red tide is caused by [AFMC 2008]

A

Noctiluca

B

Gymnodinium

C

Gonyaulax

D

All of these

Question 109: Palette 109/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2008; AMU (Med.) 2012 MCQ

Consider the following statements regarding the major pigments and stored food in the different groups of algae and select the correct options given A. In chlorophyceae the stored food material is starch and the major pigments are chlorophyll-a and d B. In phaeophyceae, laminarin is the stored food and major pigments are chlorophyll-a and b C. In rhodophyceae, floridean starch is the stored food and the major pigments are chlorophyll-a, d and phycoerythrin

A

A is correct, but B and C are wrong

B

A and B are correct, but C is wrong

C

A and C are correct, but B is wrong

D

B is correct, but A and C are wrong

E

C is correct, but A and B are wrong

Question 110: Palette 110/464

Errorless BHU 2008 MCQ

Which of the following occurs both in fresh as well as in marine water

A

Oedogonium

B

Cladophora

C

Spirogyra

D

None of these

Question 111: Palette 111/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2008 MCQ

Bryophytes have probably evolved from

A

Blue green algae

B

Green algae

C

Blue algae

D

Red algae

Question 112: Palette 112/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2008, 12 MCQ

Choose the wrong pair

A

Hepaticopsida Marchantia

B

Lycopsida Selaginella

C

Bryopsida Anthoceros

D

Pteropsida Dryopteris

E

Sphenopsida Equisetum

Question 113: Palette 113/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2008; Kerala PMT 2010 MCQ

Which one of the following is heterosporous

A

Adiantum

B

Equisetum

C

Dryopteris

D

Salvinia

Question 114: Palette 114/464

Errorless BHU 2008 MCQ

Naked seeds of gymnosperms meant for absence of which of the following

A

Seed coat

B

Integument

C

Embryo

D

None of these

Question 115: Palette 115/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2008 MCQ

The phenomenon of sulphur shower in pine forest is due to

A

Presence of Sulphur

B

Presence of insects

C

Release of pollen grains in prodigious amount

D

Large number of fruits

Question 116: Palette 116/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2008 MCQ

Select one of the following pairs of important features distinguishing Gnetum from Cycas and Pinus and showing affinities with angiosperms

A

Perianth and two integuments

B

Embryo development and apical meristem

C

Absence of resin duct and leaf venation

D

Presence of vessel elements and absence of archegonia

Question 117: Palette 117/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2008 MCQ

In which one of the following male and female gametophytes do not have free living independent existence

A

Polytrichum

B

Cedrus

C

Pteris

D

Funaria

Question 118: Palette 118/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2007 MCQ

If you are asked to classify the various algae into distinct groups, which of the following characters you should choose

A

Types of pigments present in the cell

B

Nature of stored food materials in the cell

C

Structural organization of thallus

D

Chemical composition of the cell wall

Question 119: Palette 119/464

Errorless DPMT 2007 MCQ

Incorrect character of brown algae is

A

Presence of chl a and b

B

It remain attached to substratum

C

Presence of chl a and c

D

Presence of fucoxanthin

Question 120: Palette 120/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2007 MCQ

Spore dissemination in some liverworts is aided by

A

Elaters

B

Indusium

C

Calyptra

D

Peristome teeth

Question 121: Palette 121/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2007 MCQ

In the prothallus of a vascular cryptogam, the antherozoids and eggs mature an different times. As a result

A

There is no change in-success rate of fertilization

B

There is high degree of sterility

C

One can conclude that the plant is apomictic

D

Self fertilization is prevented

Question 122: Palette 122/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2007 MCQ

In gymnosperms, the pollen chamber represents

A

A cell in the pollen grain in which the sperms are formed

B

A cavity in the ovule in which pollen grains are stored after pollination

C

An opening in the megagametophyte through which the pollen tube approaches the egg

D

The microsporangium in which pollen grains develop

Question 123: Palette 123/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2007 MCQ

Which of the following gymnosperm is a bushy trailing shrub

A

Ephedra

B

Cycas

C

Pinus

D

Araucaria

E

Cedrus

Question 124: Palette 124/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2007 MCQ

Match the following with correct combination

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Anthoceros (B) Adiantum (C) Sargassum (D) Asterales	(P) Walking fern (Q) Alga (R) Inferae (S) Gametophyte (T) Hornwort (U) Liverwort

A

A–U, B–T, C–P, D–R

B

A–U, B–T, C–R, D–Q

C

A–U, B–P, C–Q, D–S

D

A–R, B–Q, C–P, D–U

E

A–P, B–S, C–R, D–U

Question 125: Palette 125/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2007 MCQ

Flagellated male gametes are present in all the three of which one of the following sets

A

Anthoceros, Funaria and Spirogyra

B

Zygnema, Saprolegnia and Hydrilla

C

Fucus, Marsilea and Calotropis

D

Riccia, Dryopteris and Cycas

Question 126: Palette 126/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2006 MCQ

Which of the following is not correctly matched

A

Chlamydomonas – Unicellular flagellated

B

Laminaria – Flattened leaf like thallus

C

Chlorella - Unicellular non-flagellated

D

Spirogyra – Filamentous structure

E

Volvox – Colonial form non-flagellated

Question 127: Palette 127/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2006 MCQ

Which of these is mismatched

A

Phaneros Visible

B

Kryptos Concealed

C

Gymmo Naked

D

Bryon Liverworts

E

Trachea Windpipe

Question 128: Palette 128/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2006 MCQ

Moss peat is used as a packing material for sending flowers and live plants to distant places because

A

It reduces transpiration

B

It serves as a disinfectant

C

It is easily available

D

It is hygroscopic

Question 129: Palette 129/464

Errorless RPMT 2006 MCQ

In which of the following pyrenoids are present

A

Marchantia

B

Riccia

C

Anthoceros

D

All of these

Question 130: Palette 130/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2006 MCQ

In a moss the sporophyte

A

Arises from a spore produced from the gametophyte

B

Manufactures food for itself, as well as for the gametophyte

C

Is partially parasitic on the gametophyte

D

Produces gametes that give rise to the gametophyte

Question 131: Palette 131/464

Errorless BHU 2006 MCQ

Club moss' belongs to

A

Algae

B

Pteridophyta

C

Fungi

D

Bryophyta

Question 132: Palette 132/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2006 MCQ

Conifers differ from grasses in the

A

Absence of pollen tubes

B

Formation of endosperm before fertilization

C

Production of seeds from ovules

D

Lack of xylem tracheids

Question 133: Palette 133/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2006 MCQ

Which one of the following is commonly called a "Maidenhair fern"

A

Pteridium

B

Adiantum

C

Dryopteris

D

Pteris

Question 134: Palette 134/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2006 MCQ

Match the following

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Red Algae (B) Liverwort (C) Walking fern (D) Gymnosperm	(P) Marchantia (Q) Pinus (R) Polysiphonia (S) Adiantum

A

A–P, B–Q, C–S, D–R

B

A–Q, B–S, C–R, D–P

C

A–Q, B–R, C–P, D–S

D

A–R, B–P, C–S, D–Q

Question 135: Palette 135/464

Errorless HP PMT 2005 MCQ

Which of the following is a flagellated alga

A

Chlamydomonas

B

Ulothrix

C

Spirogyra

D

Acetabularia

Question 136: Palette 136/464

Errorless HP PMT 2005; CPMT 2010 MCQ

Alginic acid is obtained from

A

Red algae

B

Green algae

C

Diatoms

D

Brown algae

Question 137: Palette 137/464

Errorless BHU 2005 MCQ

Which of the following form contain algae

A

Equisetum

B

Selaginella

C

Marsilea

D

None of these

Question 138: Palette 138/464

Errorless J & K CET 2005; NEET 2017 MCQ

Zygotic meiosis is characteristic of

A

Marchantia

B

Fucus

C

Funnaria

D

Chlamydomonas

Question 139: Palette 139/464

Errorless Bihar CECE 2005, 06 MCQ

Reserve food material of algae is

A

Starch

B

Glycogen

C

Fat

D

Sugar

Question 140: Palette 140/464

Errorless BHU 2005; AMU (Med.) 2009 MCQ

Have capacity of absorbing water, used to replace cotton and used as a fuel is [NCERT Pg. No. 29] Or One of the following is of considerable economic importance [CBSE PMT 1993]

A

Marchantia

B

Riccia

C

Sphagnum

D

Funaria

Question 141: Palette 141/464

Errorless CPMT 2005 MCQ

Funaria is attached to substratum by

A

Roots

B

Rhizoids

C

Haustoria

D

Stem

Question 142: Palette 142/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2005 MCQ

Ectophloic siphonostele is found in

A

Adiantum and Cucurbitaceae

B

Osmunda and Equisetum

C

Marsilea and Botrychium

D

Dicksoni and Maidenhair fern

Question 143: Palette 143/464

Errorless HP PMT 2005 MCQ

During fertilization in ferns, male gamete reaches the female gamete through the agency of

A

Water

B

Insects

C

Chemicals

D

Winds

Question 144: Palette 144/464

Errorless BHU 2005 MCQ

Most primitive members in which roots not present is Or Which of the following is a fossil pteridophyte

A

Psilotum

B

Rhynia

C

Lycopodium

D

Selaginella

Question 145: Palette 145/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2005 MCQ

Which pteridophyte is called as horse-tail

A

Equisetum

B

Lycopodium

C

Marsilea

D

Selaginella

Question 146: Palette 146/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2005 MCQ

In pteridophytes, phloem is without

A

Sieve cells

B

Sieve tubes

C

Companion cells

D

Both

Question 147: Palette 147/464

Errorless BHU 2005 MCQ

A fern prothallus is bisexual. If fertilization takes place between their gametes then it is known as

A

Cross fertilization

B

Self fertilization

C

Isogamous

D

Viviparous

Question 148: Palette 148/464

Errorless AFMC 2005 MCQ

Dispersal of spores in fern takes place through

A

Annulus

B

Stomium

C

Both

D

Indusium

Question 149: Palette 149/464

Errorless BHU 2005; CPMT 2009 MCQ

Which of the following is not the feature of gymnosperms

A

Parallel venation

B

Perennial plants

C

Distinct branches (long and short branches)

D

Xylem with vessels

Question 150: Palette 150/464

Errorless HP PMT 2005 MCQ

In gymnosperms how many male gametes are produced by each pollen grain

A

4

B

3

C

2

D

1

Question 151: Palette 151/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2005 MCQ

Top-shaped multiciliate male gametes, and the mature seed which bears only one embryo with two cotyledons, are characteristic features of

A

Polypetalous angiosperms

B

Gamopetalous angiosperms

C

Conifers

D

Cycads

Question 152: Palette 152/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2005 MCQ

Negatively geotropic roots are found in

A

Colocasia

B

Cycas

C

Cactus

D

Coleus

Question 153: Palette 153/464

Errorless MP PMT 2005; AMU (Med.) 2006 MCQ

Seed are found in

A

Angiosperm

B

Bryophyta

C

Pteridophyta

D

Algae

Question 154: Palette 154/464

Errorless BHU 2005 MCQ

Which is not a monocot

A

Rose

B

Orchids

C

Palms

D

Banana

Question 155: Palette 155/464

Errorless HP PMT 2005; AMU (Med.) 2006 MCQ

Which of the following is the tallest tree of the world

A

Eucalyptus regnans

B

Sequoia sempervirens

C

Pinus logifolia

D

Pinus roxburgii

Question 156: Palette 156/464

Errorless AFMC 2004 MCQ

Sea weeds are important source of

A

Chlorine

B

Fluorine

C

Iodine

D

Bromine

Question 157: Palette 157/464

Errorless Pb. PMT 2004 MCQ

The thallus of Volvox is called

A

Trichome

B

Coenobium

C

Coenocyte

D

Parenchymatous

Question 158: Palette 158/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2004 MCQ

In oogamy, fertilization involves [vnı ry. 1u. z4]

A

A large non-motile female gamete and a small nonmotile male gamete

B

A large motile female gamete and a small non-motile male gamete

C

A small non-motile female gamete and a large motile male gamete

D

A large non-motile female gamete and a small motile male gamete

Question 159: Palette 159/464

Errorless DPMT 2004 MCQ

Agranal chloroplast are found in

A

Bryophytes

B

Gymnosperms

C

Green algae

D

Angiosperms

Question 160: Palette 160/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2004 MCQ

Algae attached to stone is called

A

Epilithic

B

Epifolic

C

Coenolithic

D

None of these

Question 161: Palette 161/464

Errorless CPMT 2004 MCQ

A bryophyte which harbours a nitrogen fixing blue-green alga in its thallus is

A

Pogonatum

B

Riccia

C

Marchantia

D

Anthoceros

Question 162: Palette 162/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2004 MCQ

In Bryophyta the adult plant body is

A

Sporophyte

B

Epiphyte

C

Sporophyll

D

Gametophyte

E

Antheridium

Question 163: Palette 163/464

Errorless KCET 2004 MCQ

Largest gametophyte is found in ......

A

Angiosperm

B

Polytrichum

C

Nephrolepis

D

Cycas

Question 164: Palette 164/464

Errorless MHCET 2004 MCQ

Nephrolepis is a

A

Bryophyte

B

Pteridophyte

C

Gymnosperm

D

Angiosperm

Question 165: Palette 165/464

Errorless MHCET 2004 MCQ

Common characteristic between bryophytes and pteridophytes is

A

Vascularisation

B

Terrestrial habit

C

Water for fertilization

D

Independent sporophyte

Question 166: Palette 166/464

Errorless AIIMS 2004; RPMT 2005 MCQ

Mosses and ferns are found in moist and shady places because both

A

Require presence of water for fertilization

B

Do not need sunlight for photosynthesis

C

Depend for their nutrition on micro-organisms which cane survive only at low temperature

D

Can not compete with sun-loving plants

Question 167: Palette 167/464

Errorless MHCET 2004; Pb. PMT 2004 MCQ

The gametophyte of fern bears

A

True roots

B

Antheridia

C

Archegonia

D

Both

Question 168: Palette 168/464

Errorless CPMT 2004; Manipal 2005; RPMT 2005 MCQ

The circinate venation is the characteristic feature of ferns. It refers to

A

Coiling of young leaves

B

Arrangement of leaves on stem

C

Attachment of sori on leaves

D

Heterophilly

Question 169: Palette 169/464

Errorless Kerala PMT 2004 MCQ

The first plants to appear after a forest fire are the ferns, this is because of the survival of their

A

Spores

B

Leaves

C

Fronds

D

Rhizomes

E

Both

Question 170: Palette 170/464

Errorless DPMT 2004 MCQ

Jacket of fern antheridium is composed of

A

2 cells

B

3 cells

C

4 cells

D

5 cells

Question 171: Palette 171/464

Errorless DPMT 2004 MCQ

Spores with chloroplast is present in

A

Selaginella

B

Equisetum

C

Puccinia

D

Rhizopus

Question 172: Palette 172/464

Errorless DPMT 2004 MCQ

Physiological heterospory is seen in

A

Chlamydomonas

B

Rhizopus

C

Selaginella

D

Hycopodium

Question 173: Palette 173/464

Errorless CPMT 2004; MP PMT 2009 MCQ

In gymnosperms, the ovule is naked because [NCERT Pg. No. 32]

A

Ovary wall is absent

B

Integuments are absent

C

Perianth is absent

D

Nucellus is absent

Question 174: Palette 174/464

Errorless DPMT 2004 MCQ

Vessels are found in

A

Ephedra

B

Selaginella

C

Funaria

D

All gymnosperms

Question 175: Palette 175/464

Errorless MHCET 2004; BHU 2005 MCQ

Coralloid roots of Cycas are useful in

A

N2-fixation

B

Absorption of water

C

Transpiration

D

Fixation

Question 176: Palette 176/464

Errorless BVP 2004; CPMT 2005 MCQ

Cycas circinalis is a source of

A

Resin

B

Timber

C

Essential oil

D

Starch (Sago)

Question 177: Palette 177/464

Errorless MHCET 2004 MCQ

Sterile part of Cycas microsporophyll is

A

Apophysis

B

Sporophore

C

Middle part

D

Lower part

Question 178: Palette 178/464

Errorless 2004 MCQ

Cycas leaflets are [MHCET 2004

A

Sessile, straight, oval

B

Sessile, straight, linear-lanceolate

C

Sessile, straight, spiny

D

Sessile, smooth, twisted

Question 179: Palette 179/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2004 MCQ

Which one of the following is a living fossil

A

Saccharomyces

B

Spirogyra

C

Cycas

D

Moss

Question 180: Palette 180/464

Errorless DPMT 2004 MCQ

The stele found in monocot is

A

Haplostele

B

Atactostele

C

Dictyostele

D

Actinostele

Question 181: Palette 181/464

Errorless BHU 2004 MCQ

Which of the following is/are grouped under phanerogams

A

Angiosperms

B

Gymnosperms

C

Pteridophytes

D

Both

Question 182: Palette 182/464

Errorless AIIMS 2004 MCQ

Assertion: Red algae contribute in producing coral reef. Reason: Some red algae secrete and deposit calcium carbonate our their walls.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 183: Palette 183/464

Errorless AIIMS 2003, 08; Odisha JEE 2009 MCQ

In biotechnological studies, the alga that is exploited as a rich source of protein is

A

Spirogyra

B

Spirulina

C

Chlamydomonas

D

Scytonema

Question 184: Palette 184/464

Errorless DPMT 2003; BVP 2004 MCQ

Sexual reproduction in algae results in the formation of

A

Oospore

B

Zoospore

C

Zygote

D

Zygospore

Question 185: Palette 185/464

Errorless Kerala CET 2003 MCQ

Pond silk' is the common name of

A

Ulothrix

B

Spirogyra

C

Vaucheria

D

Oedogonium

Question 186: Palette 186/464

Errorless MP PMT 2003 MCQ

Saprophytic bryophyte is

A

Buxbaumia aphylla

B

Ricciocarpus natans

C

Riccia fluitans

D

Radula sp

Question 187: Palette 187/464

Errorless Kerala CET 2003 MCQ

Which place in India is called "The Golden Mine of Liverworts"

A

Eastern Himalayas

B

Western Himalayas

C

Western Ghats

D

Eastern Ghats

Question 188: Palette 188/464

Errorless MP PMT 2003 MCQ

The development of Funaria gametophyte always initiated from Or In Funaria (moss) spore germinates to produce [MP PMT 1999; Pb. PMT 2004; Odisha JEE 2011]

A

Antheridium

B

Protonema

C

Archegonia

D

Capsule

Question 189: Palette 189/464

Errorless Kerala CET 2003; MP PMT 2009; CPMT 2010 MCQ

Protonema is found in the life cycle of [NCERT Pg. No. 30]

A

Spirogyra

B

Rhizopus

C

Funaria

D

Escherichia

Question 190: Palette 190/464

Errorless CPMT 2003 MCQ

Thallus of Riccia is

A

Triploid

B

Diploid

C

Haploid

D

Tetraploid

Question 191: Palette 191/464

Errorless MHCET 2003 MCQ

In Dryopteris the opening mechanism of sporangium is effectively operated by

A

Stalk

B

Stomium

C

Annulus

D

None of these

Question 192: Palette 192/464

Errorless MP PMT 2003 MCQ

Pinus seed is originated in

A

Capsule

B

Microsporophyll

C

Microsporangia

D

Megasporophyll

Question 193: Palette 193/464

Errorless Kerala CET 2003 MCQ

Of the following group which secrete and deposit calcium carbonate and appear like corals

A

Red algae

B

Brown algae

C

Blue green algae

D

All of these

Question 194: Palette 194/464

Errorless MP PMT 2003; AFMC 2004 MCQ

Meiosis (reduction division) in pteridophytes takes place at the time of

A

Spore formation

B

Sexual organ formation

C

Germination of spores

D

Gamete formation

Question 195: Palette 195/464

Errorless CPMT 2002; RPMT 2005 MCQ

Smallest plant which contain green pigment such as higher green plant is

A

Schizomycetes

B

Rhodophyceae

C

Chlorophyceae

D

Phaeophyceae

Question 196: Palette 196/464

Errorless CPMT 2002; RPMT 2005 MCQ

Chlamydomonas does not occur in

A

Fresh water

B

Pond and lake

C

River

D

Ocean

Question 197: Palette 197/464

Errorless RPMT 2002 MCQ

Pigments present in Ulothrix are

A

Chl. a, Chl b and phycocyanin

B

Chl. a, Chl c, phycocyanin and fucoxanthin

C

Chl. a, Chl b, carotenes and xanthophylls

D

Chl. a and fucoxanthin

Question 198: Palette 198/464

Errorless RPMT 2002 MCQ

Pteridium possess

A

Polycyclic dictyostele

B

Actinostele

C

Siphonostele

D

Amphiphloic siphonostele

Question 199: Palette 199/464

Errorless BVP 2002; MPPMT 2003 MCQ

Fern prothallus is developed from

A

Elaters

B

Spore mother cells

C

Spore

D

Zygote

Question 200: Palette 200/464

Errorless APMEE 2002 MCQ

Brown hair found at the base of Pteris leaves are Or In fern, young leaves are protected by

A

Modified stipules

B

Modified leaflets

C

Ramenta

D

Spines

Question 201: Palette 201/464

Errorless Odisha JEE 2002 MCQ

What is correct

A

Protonema of moss and prothallus of Dryopteris are sporophytic

B

Protonema of moss and prothallus of Dryopteris are gametophytic

C

Moss protonema is sporophytic, Pteris prothallus is gametophytic but plant body of Pteris and Funaria are gametophytic

D

Plant body of moss is gametophytic while that of Dryopteris is both gametophytic and sporophytic

Question 202: Palette 202/464

Errorless MHCET 2002 MCQ

The lateral conduction in gymnospermic leaf is by

A

Veins

B

Xylem parenchyma

C

Transfusion tissue

D

Medullary rays

Question 203: Palette 203/464

Errorless J & K CET 2002 MCQ

Seed of Pinus shows three generations as

A

Parent sporophyte, gametophyte and future sporophyte

B

Parent gametophyte, sporophyte and future gametophyte

C

Parent sporophyte, sporophyte, future gametophyte

D

None of these

Question 204: Palette 204/464

Errorless MHCET 2002 MCQ

The stem of female Cycas plant is a

A

Monopodium

B

Sympodium

C

Rhizomatous

D

Dichotomous

Question 205: Palette 205/464

Errorless APMEE 2002 MCQ

Diploxylic condition occurs in Cycas in

A

Root

B

Stem

C

Coralloid root

D

Leaflet

Question 206: Palette 206/464

Errorless AIIMS 2002 MCQ

Megasporophyll of Cycas is homologous to

A

Carpel

B

Stamen

C

Petal

D

Sepal

Question 207: Palette 207/464

Errorless MHCET 2002 MCQ

An angiosperm differs from a gymnosperm by possessing

A

Ovule

B

Xylem vessels

C

Xylem tracheids

D

Seed

Question 208: Palette 208/464

Errorless BHU 2002 MCQ

A protective cap or hook like covering on the developing capsule in a moss or liverwort is known as

A

Spine

B

Calyptra

C

Lodicule

D

Calyptrogen

Question 209: Palette 209/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2001; BHU 2001, 04; BVP 2002; RPMT 2006 MCQ

Which one is a parasitic algae

A

Vaucheria

B

Polysiphonia

C

Cephaleuros

D

Batrachospermum

Question 210: Palette 210/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2001 MCQ

Marine algae flourished well during which period

A

Triassic

B

Devonian

C

Permian

D

Ordovician

Question 211: Palette 211/464

Errorless MP PMT 2001 MCQ

Stomata are not found in

A

Algae

B

Mosses

C

Ferns

D

Gymnosperm

Question 212: Palette 212/464

Errorless MHCET 2001 MCQ

Batrachospermum is found in

A

Marine water

B

Fresh water

C

Tree

D

Arctic zone

Question 213: Palette 213/464

Errorless BVP 2001, 02; AFMC 2004; CPMT 2004 MCQ

Agar agar is obtained from

A

Green algae

B

Red algae

C

Brown algae

D

Blue green algae

Question 214: Palette 214/464

Errorless AFMC 2001 MCQ

Spirogyra increases its body length by the division of

A

The apical cell

B

The basal cell

C

Every cell of the body

D

Accumulation of food in his body

Question 215: Palette 215/464

Errorless MHCET 2001 MCQ

A bryophyte suddenly started reproducing parthenogenetically. The number of chromosomes of the second generation compared to parent plant will be

A

Same

B

One-half

C

Double

D

Triple

Question 216: Palette 216/464

Errorless AFMC 2001 MCQ

Meiosis (reduction division) in Funaria occurs in

A

Egg

B

Zygote

C

Antherozoids

D

Spore mother cells

Question 217: Palette 217/464

Errorless AIIMS 2001; MP PMT 2001, 04 MCQ

Funaria gametophyte is

A

Dioecious and autoecious

B

Monoecious and autoecious

C

Dioecious and heteroecious

D

Monoecious and heteroecious

Question 218: Palette 218/464

Errorless BVP 2001 MCQ

Heart shaped prothallus of fern bears

A

Male sex organs

B

Female sex organs

C

Bisexual

D

None of these

Question 219: Palette 219/464

Errorless MHCET 2001; BHU 2005 MCQ

Adaxial outgrowth from the base of leaves in Selaginella is called

A

Stipule

B

Ligule

C

Trabaculae

D

Velum

Question 220: Palette 220/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2001; BHU 2006 MCQ

Pinus shows

A

Simple polyembryony

B

Cleavage polyembryony

C

Both simple and cleavage polyembryony

D

None of the above

Question 221: Palette 221/464

Errorless BHU 2001 MCQ

In Pinus male gametes are produced in the pollen tube by the division of which of the following cells

A

Body cell

B

Stalk cell

C

Tube cell

D

Prothallial cell

Question 222: Palette 222/464

Errorless AFMC 2001; Odisha JEE 2012 MCQ

A characteristic of Cycas that resembles ferns is

A

Circinate ptyxis

B

Sori in microsporophyl

C

Uniflagellated male gamete

D

Both

Question 223: Palette 223/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2001 MCQ

Cycas has two cotyledons but it is not included under angiosperms because it has

A

Circinate ptyxis

B

Compound leaves

C

Monocot like stem

D

Naked seeds

Question 224: Palette 224/464

Errorless MHCET 2001 MCQ

Which of the following is a saprophytic angiosperm

A

Cuscuta

B

Neottia

C

Agaricus

D

Mango

Question 225: Palette 225/464

Errorless MP PMT 2001 MCQ

In which of the following secondary growth takes place

A

Riccia

B

Funaria

C

Selaginella

D

None of these

Question 226: Palette 226/464

Errorless AIIMS 2001, 13 MCQ

Assertion: Mosses are evolved from algae. Reason: Protonema of mosses is similar to some green algae.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 227: Palette 227/464

Errorless CPMT 2000 MCQ

The element present in thyroxin is obtained from Or Iodine is found in [Odisha JEE 2011]

A

Laminaria

B

Polysiphonia

C

Porphyra

D

Gelidium

Question 228: Palette 228/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 2000; CPMT 2000 MCQ

The product of conjugation of Spirogyra is called

A

Zoospore

B

Akinete

C

Chlamydospore

D

Zygospore

Question 229: Palette 229/464

Errorless Pb. PMT 2000 MCQ

The term bryophyta was given by

A

Darwin

B

Braun

C

Aristotle

D

Galen

Question 230: Palette 230/464

Errorless MHCET 2000; BVP 2001; Odisha JEE 2004; PET (Pharmacy) 2013 MCQ

Female reproductive part of bryophytes is

A

Antheridium

B

Oogonium

C

Archegonium

D

Sporangium

Question 231: Palette 231/464

Errorless BVP 2000 MCQ

In bryophytes, which part of archegonium encloses egg

A

Neck

B

Cover cell

C

Venter

D

Neck canal cells

Question 232: Palette 232/464

Errorless KCET 2000; BHU 2006; RPMT 2006; MP PMT 2009 MCQ

Calyptra develops from

A

Venter wall of archegonium

B

Outgrowth of gametophyte

C

Neck wall of archegonium

D

Paraphysis of the archegonial branch

Question 233: Palette 233/464

Errorless MP PMT 2000; AIIMS 2010 MCQ

Which one of the following is absent in sporophyte of Funaria

A

Foot

B

Seta

C

Elaters

D

Columella

Question 234: Palette 234/464

Errorless AIIMS 2000 MCQ

Where are the antheridia and archegonia situated in moss

A

On the apex of leaves

B

In the axil of leaves

C

On the apex of stem

D

On the base of stem

Question 235: Palette 235/464

Errorless BHU 2000 MCQ

Female sex organ in Funaria is called [NCERT Pg. No. 29] Or The sporophyte of Funaria begins development within [MP PMT 1998, 2002]

A

Paraphysis

B

Oospores

C

Archegonium

D

Artheridium

Question 236: Palette 236/464

Errorless NCERT; AFMC 2000 MCQ

Which of the following helps in coal formation

A

Bacteria

B

Gymnosperm

C

Pteridophytes

D

Archaebacteria

Question 237: Palette 237/464

Errorless MP PMT 2000, 09 MCQ

In Selaginella trabeculae are the modification of

A

Epidermal cells

B

Cortical cells

C

Endodermal cells

D

Pericycle cells

Question 238: Palette 238/464

Errorless MP PMT 2000 MCQ

In Selaginella male gametes are

A

Aflagellated

B

Monoflagellated

C

Biflagellated

D

Multiflagellated

Question 239: Palette 239/464

Errorless MP PMT 2000 MCQ

Trabeculae endodermis is found in

A

Axis and capsule of moss plant

B

Stem of Selaginella

C

Stem of Cycas

D

Stem of Pinus

Question 240: Palette 240/464

Errorless CPMT 2000 MCQ

The arrangement of megaspores in a tetrad in a gymnosperm is

A

Decussate

B

Tetrahedral

C

Linear

D

Isobilateral

Question 241: Palette 241/464

Errorless MP PMT 2000 MCQ

Non-motile male gametes are formed in

A

Funaria

B

Selaginella

C

Fern

D

Pinus

Question 242: Palette 242/464

Errorless MP PMT 2000, 12; AMU (Med.) 2006 MCQ

The wood of pinus is

A

Pycnoxylic and monoxylic

B

Pycnoxylic and heteroxylous

C

Manoxylic and homoxylous

D

Manoxylic and heteroxylous

Question 243: Palette 243/464

Errorless CPMT 2000; KCET 2000 MCQ

The male cone of Pinus is formed of [NCERT Pg. No. 33] Or In Pinus, male cone bears a large number of [BHU 2006]

A

Anthers

B

Megasporophylls

C

Ligules

D

Microsporophylls

Question 244: Palette 244/464

Errorless BHU 2000 MCQ

Number of cotyledons in Zea, Cycas and Pinus respectively are

A

1,1, many

B

1,2,1

C

1,1,1

D

1,2,many

Question 245: Palette 245/464

Errorless AFMC 2000; CBSE PMT 2001; BVP 2002; AMU (Med.) 2009; Kerala PMT 2012 MCQ

Laminaria (kelp) and Fucus (rock weed) are the examples of

A

Green algae

B

Brown algae (Phaeophyceae)

C

Red algae (Rhodophyceae)

D

Golden brown algae

Question 246: Palette 246/464

Errorless BHU 1999 MCQ

Who is regarded as the "Father of Indian Phycology"

A

Prof. M.O.P. Iyenger

B

Prof. J.N. Mishra

C

Prof. R.R. Mishra

D

Prof. R.N. Singh

Question 247: Palette 247/464

Errorless CPMT 1999; JIPMER 2001; BHU 2003 MCQ

Red rust of tea is caused by

A

Cephaleuros

B

Synchytrium

C

Mucor

D

Fusarium

Question 248: Palette 248/464

Errorless JIPMER 1999 MCQ

Basal cell of Ulothrix is

A

Antheridium

B

Meristematic

C

Holdfast

D

Zoogonidium

Question 249: Palette 249/464

Errorless MP PMT 1999, 2002 MCQ

Spirogyra has a

A

Haplontic life cycle

B

Diplontic life cycle

C

Haplobiontic life cycle

D

Diplobiontic life cycle

Question 250: Palette 250/464

Errorless RPMT 1999; Kerala PMT 2004 MCQ

Chloroplast in Ulothrix is

A

Reticulate

B

Cuplike

C

Spiral

D

Girdle shaped

Question 251: Palette 251/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1999; MP PMT 2013 MCQ

Bryophytes comprise

A

Sporophyte is of longer duration

B

Dominant phase of sporophyte which is parasitic

C

Dominant phase of gametophyte which produces spores

D

Small sporophyte phase and generally parasitic on

Question 252: Palette 252/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1999; BHU 2004 MCQ

Which of the following is true about bryophytes

A

They possess archegonia

B

They contain chloroplast

C

They are thalloid

D

All of these

Question 253: Palette 253/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1999 MCQ

Dichotomous branching is found in

A

Fern

B

Funaria

C

Liverworts

D

Polytrichum

Question 254: Palette 254/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1999 MCQ

The antherozoids of Funaria are

A

Aciliated

B

Biciliated

C

Multiciliated

D

Monociliated

Question 255: Palette 255/464

Errorless CPMT 1999; BHU 1999 MCQ

In moss capsule, the number of peristome whorls are

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

Question 256: Palette 256/464

Errorless KCET 1999; AIIMS 1999; Bihar CECE 2006 MCQ

Prothallus is

A

Gametophyte, monoecious, Autotrophs present in pteridophyte

B

Gametophyte, monoecious, Autotrobhs present in bryophytes

C

Gametophyte, dioecious, Autotrophs present in pteridophyte

D

Sporophyte, dioecious, heterotroph present in bryophyte

Question 257: Palette 257/464

Errorless BHU 1999 MCQ

Distinct alternation of generation is found in

A

Rhizopus

B

Bacteria

C

Viruses

D

Pteris (Fern)

Question 258: Palette 258/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1999, 2001 MCQ

The aquatic fern which is an excellent biofertilizer is

A

Azolla

B

Salvinia

C

Marsilia

D

Pteridium

Question 259: Palette 259/464

Errorless CPMT 1999; HPMT 2005 MCQ

Which of the following is known as 'resurrection plant'

A

Selaginella

B

Welwitschia

C

Rafflesia

D

Chlorella

Question 260: Palette 260/464

Errorless BHU 1999; Pb. PMT 2004 MCQ

Resin duct of a gymnospermous stem is an example of

A

Big vacuole

B

Lysigenous cavity

C

Intercellular space

D

Schizogenous cavity

Question 261: Palette 261/464

Errorless DPMT 1999 MCQ

In Cycas, pollination is by

A

Wind

B

Insect

C

Water

D

Both

Question 262: Palette 262/464

Errorless CPMT 1999; BHU 2001,03; AIIMS 2001 MCQ

The 13-celled male gametophyte of Selaginella shows

A

8 cells of the antheridium + 5 prothallial cells

B

9 cells of the antheridium + 4 prothallial cells

C

10 cells of the antheridium + 3 prothallial cells

D

8 jacket cell + 4 androgonial + 1 prothallial cells

Question 263: Palette 263/464

Errorless KCET 1999; AIIMS 1999 MCQ

The gametophytic generation in pteridophytes is commonly called [NCERT Pg. No. 32]

A

Thallus

B

Plant body

C

Prothallus

D

Protonema

Question 264: Palette 264/464

Errorless CPMT 1999; BHU 2003 MCQ

In which of the following, multiciliated/multiflagelated antherozoids are present

A

Riccia and Funaria

B

Pteris and Cycas

C

Riccia and Cycas

D

Marchantia and Riccia

Question 265: Palette 265/464

Errorless AMU (Med.) 1998, 2005; KCET 2002; Odisha JEE 2005; RPMT 2006 MCQ

Phycology is the study of

A

Algae

B

Fungi

C

Bacteria

D

All the above

Question 266: Palette 266/464

Errorless MP PMT 1998 MCQ

Algae differ from Bryophyta in possessing

A

Naked sex organs

B

Sex organs covered with sterile covering

C

Chlorphylls α and β

D

Aerobic respiration

Question 267: Palette 267/464

Errorless CPMT 1998 MCQ

In which of the following algal classes the starch and oil are present

A

Chlorophyceae

B

Phaeophyceae

C

Rhodophyceae

D

Xanthophyceae

Question 268: Palette 268/464

Errorless CPMT 1998; J & K CET 2002 MCQ

Which of the following pigments is present in all algae

A

Chlorophyll–a

B

Chlorophyll-b

C

Chlorophyll–c

D

Chlorophyll-d

Question 269: Palette 269/464

Errorless RPMT 1998 MCQ

Presence of basal rhizoidal cell in Ulothrix is an example of

A

Dead cell

B

Vestigial cell

C

Accessory cell

D

Beginning of division of labour

Question 270: Palette 270/464

Errorless KCET 1998; CPMT 1999 MCQ

Sexual reproduction in which cells of two different Spirogyra filaments conjugate is known as

A

Lateral conjugation

B

Scalariform conjugation

C

Parthenocarpy

D

Azygospory

Question 271: Palette 271/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1998 MCQ

Which is correct statement for Ulothrix

A

Filamentous alga with flagellated reproductive stages

B

Filamentous alga with nonflagellated reproductive stages

C

Membranous alga producing zoospores

D

Nonmotile colonial alga lacking reproductive stages

Question 272: Palette 272/464

Errorless MP PMT 1998 MCQ

Zygotic meiosis takes place in

A

Selaginella

B

Spirogyra

C

Pinus

D

Brassica

Question 273: Palette 273/464

Errorless CPMT 1998 MCQ

Who amongst the following is regarded as the "Father of Indian Bryology"

A

Prof. K.C. Mehta

B

Prof. D.D. Pant

C

Prof. S.R. Kashyap

D

Prof. P.N. Mehra

Question 274: Palette 274/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1998; BHU 2012 MCQ

Bryophytes are dependent on water because

A

Archegonium has to remain filled with water for fertilization

B

Water is essential for fertilization for their homosporous nature

C

Water is essential for their vegetative propagation

D

The sperms can easily reach upto egg in the archegonium

Question 275: Palette 275/464

Errorless AIIMS 1998, 99; BHU 2006 MCQ

Primitive types of stomata are found in the

A

Leaves of moss plants

B

Axis of the moss plant

C

Apophysis of capsule of moss

D

All the above

Question 276: Palette 276/464

Errorless RPMT 1998 MCQ

Sporophyte of Riccia contains

A

Spores, elaters and nutritive cells

B

Spores and nutritive cells

C

Elaters and spores

D

Spores only

Question 277: Palette 277/464

Errorless Pune CET 1998; CBSE PMT 2009; Odisha JEE 2011 MCQ

Which one of the following is considered important in the development of seed habit Or Selaginella has the character of evolutionary importance. That character is [JIPMER 1993; BHU 1994; MP PMT 2012]

A

Dependent sporophyte

B

Heterospory

C

Haplontic life cycle

D

Free-living gametophyte

Question 278: Palette 278/464

Errorless Pune CET 1998 MCQ

Rhizophore in Selaginella is

A

A modified leaf

B

A root

C

A shoot

D

Organ sui genesis

Question 279: Palette 279/464

Errorless MP PMT 1998 MCQ

Heteromorphic alternation of generations is found in

A

Spirogyra

B

Mucor

C

Selaginella

D

Pinus

Question 280: Palette 280/464

Errorless Pune CET 1998 MCQ

Annual rings are well seen in

A

Selaginella stem

B

Cycas wood

C

Pinus wood

D

All the above

Question 281: Palette 281/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1998; CPMT 1999, 2001; AFMC 2002; Manipal 2005 MCQ

Which of the following tissue is present in the leaves of Pinus and serve to conduct water and food

A

Xylem

B

Phloem

C

Transfusion tissue

D

Conducting tissue

Question 282: Palette 282/464

Errorless Pune CET 1998; Kerala PMT 2004 MCQ

A microsporophyll in Pinus has

A

One microsporangium on the adaxial side

B

One microsporangium on the abaxial side

C

Two microsporangia on the abaxial side

D

Two microsporangia on the adaxial side

E

Four microsporangia on the lower side

Question 283: Palette 283/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1998; CPMT 1998; MHCET 2000; BHU 2012 MCQ

In which plant largest sperms (antherozoids) are found

A

Cycas

B

Pinus

C

Mango

D

Sunflower

Question 284: Palette 284/464

Errorless RPMT 1998 MCQ

Vegetative reproduction in Cycas occurs by

A

Scale leaves

B

Sporophylls

C

Bulbils

D

Fragmentation

Question 285: Palette 285/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1998 MCQ

Which is incorrect about Cycas

A

Its xylem has vessels

B

It has circinate venation

C

It does not have well organised female flower

D

Its roots possess some blue-green algae

Question 286: Palette 286/464

Errorless Pune CET 1998 MCQ

In Pinus, the approximate time for fertilization after pollination is

A

Only a few hours

B

Only a few days

C

Only a few weeks

D

About one year

Question 287: Palette 287/464

Errorless AIIMS 1998 MCQ

When the gametophyte is not formed by spores but by any other part of sporophyte, it is known as

A

Multispory

B

Polyspory

C

Apospory

D

Germination

Question 288: Palette 288/464

Errorless AIIMS 1998; CPMT 2000; CBSE PMT 2002 MCQ

A mature ligule, having a prominent basal portion, is called Or The basal portion of ligule of Selaginella is hemispherical and is called

A

Trichocyst

B

Heterocyst

C

Rhizophore

D

Glossopodium

Question 289: Palette 289/464

Errorless CPMT 1998; MHCET 2003 MCQ

Rhizoids in Funaria arise from

A

Basal region

B

Ventral region

C

Dorsal region

D

None of these

Question 290: Palette 290/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1998 MCQ

The walking fern is so named because

A

Its spores are able to walk

B

It is dispersed through the agency of walking animals

C

It propagates vegetatively by its leaf tips

D

It known how to walk by itself

Question 291: Palette 291/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1997; MP PMT 2005; Kerala PMT 2012 MCQ

Choose the correct order of colours with respect to pigments, chlorophyll, phycoerythrin and fucoxanthin

A

Green, red and brown

B

Brown, green and red

C

Red, green and brown

D

Green, brown and red

Question 292: Palette 292/464

Errorless MP PMT 1997 MCQ

A spore of Spirogyra sp. after resting period is

A

Haploid

B

Diploid

C

Aplanospore

D

Zygospore

Question 293: Palette 293/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1997, 99 MCQ

Bryophytes can be separated from algae, because they

A

Are thalloid forms

B

Have no conducting tissue

C

Possess archegonia

D

Contain chloroplast

Question 294: Palette 294/464

Errorless RPMT 1997 MCQ

What is incorrect for bryophytes

A

Vascular tissue lacking

B

Independent sporophyte absent

C

Gametophyte reduced and dependent

D

Asexual reproduction by zoospores absent

Question 295: Palette 295/464

Errorless RPMT 1997 MCQ

The middle sterile portion in the capsule of moss (Funaria) is

A

Spore sac

B

Protonema

C

Collumela

D

Apophysis

Question 296: Palette 296/464

Errorless RPMT 1997; BVP 2000; AMU (Med.) 2005; Odisha JEE 2011 MCQ

Which one of the following belongs to vascular cryptogams Or First vascular plant is[Odisha JEE 2005]

A

Bryophyta

B

Pteridophyta

C

Gymnosperms

D

Angiosperms

Question 297: Palette 297/464

Errorless RPMT 1997 MCQ

Which of the following is not a pteridophyte

A

Ginkgo

B

Selaginella

C

Polypodium

D

Azolla

Question 298: Palette 298/464

Errorless JIPMER 1997; AIIMS 1998; CBSE PMT 2000; Wardha 2001 MCQ

In Pteridophytes/ Dryopteris meiosis occurs at the time of

A

Gamete formation

B

Spore formation

C

Formation of prothallus

D

Formation of sex organs

Question 299: Palette 299/464

Errorless MP PMT 1997 MCQ

The main plant body of Selaginella sp. is

A

Gametophyte

B

Sporophyte

C

Both gametophyte and sporophyte

D

Halophyte

Question 300: Palette 300/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1997 MCQ

During adverse season, therophytes survive by

A

Bulbs

B

Corms

C

Rhizomes

D

Seeds

Question 301: Palette 301/464

Errorless NCERT; [RPMT 1997, 99; MP PMT 1997, 99; CBSE PMT 2009; CBSE PMT (Mains) 2010 MCQ

Which one of the following plants is monoecious

A

Marchantia

B

Pinus

C

Cycas

D

Papaya

Question 302: Palette 302/464

Errorless MP PMT 1997, 2004; BVP 2002 MCQ

The winged pollen grain of Pinus sp. are produced in

A

Pollen chamber

B

Anther

C

Tapetum

D

Microsporangium

Question 303: Palette 303/464

Errorless Pb. PMT 1997; Chd. CET 1999; CPMT 2002, 10; RPMT 2005 MCQ

Cycas revoluta is

A

Date Palm

B

Sea Palm

C

Royal Palm

D

Sago Palm

Question 304: Palette 304/464

Errorless AIIMS 1997 MCQ

Sago of Cycas is given to patients with stomach disorders because it is

A

Cheap

B

Easily digestible with less starch

C

Tastier

D

With high nutritive value

Question 305: Palette 305/464

Errorless RPMT 1997 MCQ

A. Heterospory B. Seed formation C. Fertilization process What is appropriate for gymnosperms

A

AB true C false

B

BC true A false

C

ABC all true

D

ABC all false

Question 306: Palette 306/464

Errorless RPMT 1997 MCQ

Make correct pair A. Cyanophyceae a. Green colour B. Chlorophyceae b. Blue green colour C. Phaeophyceae c. Red colour D. Rhodophyceae d. Brown colour

A

Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd

B

Ab, Bc, Cd, Da

C

Ab, Ba, Cd, Dc

D

Ad, Bd, Ca, Db

Question 307: Palette 307/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1997; BVP 2009 MCQ

Heterospory and seed habit are often exhibited by a plant possessing

A

Bract

B

Spathe

C

Petiole

D

Ligule

Question 308: Palette 308/464

Errorless CPMT 1996, 98, 2009; AFMC 1997; KCET 2000; BHU 2006; Kerala PMT 2007; Odisha JEE 2009; MP PMT 2013 MCQ

Agar-Agar is obtained from

A

Gigartina

B

Gelidium

C

Gracillaria

D

All the above

Question 309: Palette 309/464

Errorless CPMT 1996; RPMT 2006 MCQ

Most important alga in research centres is

A

Mycoplasma

B

Spirogyra

C

Chlorella

D

Blue-green algae

Question 310: Palette 310/464

Errorless CPMT 1996 MCQ

Spirogyra is a

A

Fresh water and free floating alga

B

Marine and free floating alga

C

Fresh water and locomotory alga

D

None of the above

Question 311: Palette 311/464

Errorless MP PMT 1996 MCQ

The cell wall of Spirogyra is made up of

A

Cellulose

B

Pectin

C

Lignin

D

Chitin

Question 312: Palette 312/464

Errorless RPMT 1996; BHU 2001 MCQ

Riccia gametophyte develops from spore and ends in

A

Thallus

B

Capsule

C

Zygote

D

Spore

Question 313: Palette 313/464

Errorless BHU 1996 MCQ

Sex organs are embedded in the thallus in

A

Moss

B

Riccia

C

Azolla

D

Fern

Question 314: Palette 314/464

Errorless MP PMT 1996, 2000; CPMT 1996; CBSE PMT 2001; MHCET 2001 MCQ

In Funaria, stomata are present on the

A

Leaf

B

Stem

C

Upper part of capsule

D

Lower part of capsule

Question 315: Palette 315/464

Errorless CPMT 1996 MCQ

Which of the following stage of Funaria is haploid

A

Gametophyte

B

Sporophyte

C

Both

D

None of these

Question 316: Palette 316/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1996 MCQ

Seed habit originated firstly in some

A

Pteridophytes

B

Pines

C

Monocots

D

Dicots

Question 317: Palette 317/464

Errorless AFMC 1996; MHCET 2004 MCQ

The number of spores in the sporangium of fern is

A

16

B

32

C

64

D

128

Question 318: Palette 318/464

Errorless CPMT 1996; AMU (Med.) 2005 MCQ

In which of the following groups would you place a plant which produces seeds but lacks flower and fruits [NCERT Pg. No. 32]

A

Fungi

B

Bryophytes

C

Pteridophytes

D

Gymnosperms

Question 319: Palette 319/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1996, 97; Odisha JEE 2005, 08 MCQ

Which of the following is living fossil

A

Pinus

B

Ginkgo biloba

C

Thuja

D

Deodar

Question 320: Palette 320/464

Errorless MP PMT 1996 MCQ

In Pinus male and female reproductive structures occur

A

On different branches of the same plant

B

On different plants

C

On same branch

D

None of these

Question 321: Palette 321/464

Errorless AIIMS 1996; RPMT 2000 MCQ

Microsporangia of Cycas occur over microsporophyll

A

Adaxially

B

Abaxially

C

Laterally

D

Marginally

Question 322: Palette 322/464

Errorless APMEE 1996; Wardha 2002; DPMT 2004 MCQ

Wood of Cycas is

A

Monoxylic and manoxylic

B

Manoxylic and polyxylic

C

Diploxylic

D

Monoxylic

Question 323: Palette 323/464

Errorless MP PMT 1996 MCQ

Cycas resembles angiosperms in having

A

Circinate vernation in leaves

B

Vessels

C

Motile sperms

D

Ovules

Question 324: Palette 324/464

Errorless AFMC 1996; J & K CET 2002; Haryana PMT 2005; MP PMT 2005 MCQ

Which of the following contain xylem vessel Or Vessels and Companion cells are characteristics of [BCECE 2005; MP PMT 2005, 07]

A

Bryophyte

B

Pteridophyta

C

Both a and b

D

Anaiosnerm

Question 325: Palette 325/464

Errorless RPMT 1995 MCQ

All cells of sex organs are formed gametes in

A

Algae

B

Bryophyta

C

Pteridophyta

D

Gymnosperm

Question 326: Palette 326/464

Errorless BHU 1995; Odisha JEE 2011 MCQ

Floridean starch is found in

A

Chlorophyceae

B

Rhodophyceae

C

Myxophyceae

D

Cyanophages

Question 327: Palette 327/464

Errorless MP PMT 1995 MCQ

Pyrenoids are characteristically found in the chloroplast of

A

Fungi

B

Algae

C

Pteridophytes

D

Angiosperms

Question 328: Palette 328/464

Errorless Bihar MDAT 1995 MCQ

The giant algae or sea weeds belong to class

A

Phaeophyceae

B

Rhodophyceae

C

Chlorophyceae

D

Xanthophyceae

Question 329: Palette 329/464

Errorless RPMT 1995 MCQ

Meiotic division in zygote takes place in

A

Thallophyta

B

Angiosperms

C

Gymnosperms

D

Pteridophyta

Question 330: Palette 330/464

Errorless Bihar MDAT 1995; CPMT 2001; AIIMS 2001 MCQ

In Spirogyra during the germination of zygospore how many haploid nuclei take part

A

One

B

Two

C

Three

D

All four

Question 331: Palette 331/464

Errorless RPMT 1995, 96 MCQ

A cell of Ulothrix has chloroplasts

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

Question 332: Palette 332/464

Errorless Kashmir MEE 1995; BVP 2003 MCQ

The chloroplast in Spirogyra is [NCERT Pg. No. 26]

A

Spiral band shaped and wavy margin

B

Cup shaped and smooth margin

C

Star shaped and wavy margin

D

Girdle shaped and smooth margin

Question 333: Palette 333/464

Errorless RPMT 1995 MCQ

Last stage of gametophytic generation is

A

Gametes

B

Zygote

C

Spore mother cells

D

Spores

Question 334: Palette 334/464

Errorless BHU 1995, 2000; AFMC 1995; CPMT 1996; MP PMT 2013 MCQ

Bryophytes differ from pteridophytes in

A

Swimming antherozoids

B

An independent gametophyte

C

Archegonia

D

Lack of vascular tissue

Question 335: Palette 335/464

Errorless RPMT 1995; CPMT 1998; Pb. PMT 2000; KCET 2001, 11; Odisha JEE 2005 MCQ

Gametophytic generation is dominant in

A

Pteridophyta (Pteris)

B

Bryophyta (Riccia)

C

Angiosperms (Rose)

D

Gymnosperms (Pinus)

Question 336: Palette 336/464

Errorless CPMT 1995, 2000; KCET 2000 MCQ

The evidence for aquatic origin of bryophytes is

A

Ciliated sperms

B

Green colour

C

Protonema thread

D

Some are still aquatic

Question 337: Palette 337/464

Errorless BHU 1995 MCQ

Sporophyte dependent upon gametophyte is found in

A

Algae

B

Fungi

C

Bryophytes

D

Pteridophytes

Question 338: Palette 338/464

Errorless CPMT 1995; MP PMT 2009 MCQ

In moss capsule, dispersal of spores takes place through

A

Peristome teeth

B

Annulus

C

Calyptra

D

Operculum

Question 339: Palette 339/464

Errorless Kashmir MEE 1995 MCQ

Vegetative reproduction in Funaria takes place by

A

Primary protonema

B

Gemmae

C

Secondary protonema

D

All the above

Question 340: Palette 340/464

Errorless RPMT 1995, 2002, 06 MCQ

Rhizoids in Riccia are

A

Unicellular smooth-walled

B

Unicellular tuberculate

C

Both smooth-walled and tuberculate unicellular

D

Multicellular smooth-walled and tuberculate

Question 341: Palette 341/464

Errorless MDAT Bihar 1995; AIIMS 2004 MCQ

Who among the following was a paleobotanist

A

P. Maheshwari

B

S.R. Kashyap

C

Sahani

D

V. Puri

Question 342: Palette 342/464

Errorless BHU 1995, 99; Manipal MEE 1995; CBSE PMT 1999; Odisha JEE 2004; MP PMT 2005 MCQ

A plant having vascular supply, producing spores but lacking seed is a

A

Byophyte

B

Pteridophyte

C

Gymnosperm

D

Angiosperm

Question 343: Palette 343/464

Errorless CPMT 1995 MCQ

Formation of gametophyte directly from spore mother cell without meiosis is called

A

Apospory

B

Apogamy

C

Apomictic

D

Apomixis

Question 344: Palette 344/464

Errorless AFMC 1995 MCQ

The sperm of fern is

A

Biciliate and coiled

B

Multiciliate and sickle-shaped

C

Multiflagellate and coiled

D

Biciliate and sickle-shaped

Question 345: Palette 345/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1995 MCQ

Which one controls dehiscence of sporangium in Dryopteris Or In fern plant, the ejection of spores with force is achieved by the [AIIMS 1999]

A

Annulus

B

Tapetum

C

Sorus

D

Indusium

Question 346: Palette 346/464

Errorless CPMT 1995 MCQ

Presence of ciliated antherozoids in Dryopteris indicates

A

Terrestrial habit

B

Aquatic ancestry

C

Both

D

None of these

Question 347: Palette 347/464

Errorless MP PMT 1995 MCQ

Fern plant is a

A

Haploid gametophyte

B

Diploid gametophyte

C

Diploid sporophyte

D

Haploid sporophyte

Question 348: Palette 348/464

Errorless AFMC 1995; Odisha JEE 2010 MCQ

Fruits are not found in gymnosperms plants because

A

They are seedless plants

B

They are not pollinated

C

They have no ovary

D

Process of fertilization does not take place in them

Question 349: Palette 349/464

Errorless NCERT; CPMT 1995; MP PMT 2011 MCQ

Popular dry fruit "chilgoza" is produced by

A

Pinus sylvestris

B

Pinus monophylla

C

Pinus gerardiana

D

Pinus roxburghii

Question 350: Palette 350/464

Errorless AFMC 1995 MCQ

The pollination in Pinus is

A

Entomophilous

B

Anemophilous

C

Hydrophilous

D

Malscophilous

Question 351: Palette 351/464

Errorless APMEE 1995; JIPMER 2000 MCQ

Spermatozoid of Cycas is

A

Biflagellate

B

Nonflagellate

C

Uniflagellate

D

Multiciliated

Question 352: Palette 352/464

Errorless RPMT 1995; CPMT 1998 MCQ

Largest flower Rafflesia is

A

Total stem parasite

B

Total root parasite

C

Partial stem parasite

D

Partial root parasite

Question 353: Palette 353/464

Errorless EAMCET 1995 MCQ

Heteromorphic alternation of generations occurs is

A

Funaria, Spirogyra, Selaginella

B

Funaria, Selaginella, Cycas

C

Spirogyra, Rhizopus, Selaginella

D

Rhizopus, Funaria, Spirogyra

Question 354: Palette 354/464

Errorless RPMT 1995 MCQ

Number of flagella in male gametes of fern is

A

Zero

B

One

C

Two

D

Infinite

Question 355: Palette 355/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1995 MCQ

Well developed archegonium with neck consisting of 46 rows of neck cells characterises

A

Gymnosperms and flowering plants

B

Bryophytes and pteridophytes

C

Gymnosperms only

D

Pteridophytes and gymnosperms

Question 356: Palette 356/464

Errorless CPMT 1994; JIPMER 2000 MCQ

Thallophyta includes

A

Fungi and bryophyta

B

Algae and bryophyta

C

Algae, fungi and bryophyta

D

Algae and fungi

Question 357: Palette 357/464

Errorless Bihar PMT 1994; CBSE PMT 1997 MCQ

In Ulothrix, sexual reproduction is by [NCERT Pg. No. 24]

A

Isogamy

B

Anisogamy

C

Oogamy

D

Conjugation

Question 358: Palette 358/464

Errorless MP PMT 1994, 95, 98, 2001; BHU 2002; BVP 2003 MCQ

Sexual reproduction in Spirogyra can be described as

A

Morphological anisogamy and physiological isogamy

B

Morphological as well as physiological isogamy

C

Morphological as well as physiological anisogamy

D

Morphological isogamy and physiological anisogamy

Question 359: Palette 359/464

Errorless CPMT 1994 MCQ

Spirogyra differs from Mucor in having

A

Uninucleate gametangia

B

Multicellular gametes

C

Anisogamete

D

Sexual reproduction

Question 360: Palette 360/464

Errorless AFMC 1994 MCQ

In Ulothrix, the cell contains

A

A chloroplast with many pyrenoids

B

A chloroplast with few pyrenoids

C

A few chloroplasts with few pyrenoids

D

Many chloroplasts with few pyrenoids

Question 361: Palette 361/464

Errorless BHU 1994 MCQ

Apophysis in moss capsule is

A

Upper part

B

Middle part

C

Lower part

D

Fertile part

Question 362: Palette 362/464

Errorless Bihar PMT 1994 MCQ

An archegonium of Riccia has

A

4 neck canal cells, 1 venter canal cell and one oosphere

B

4 neck canal cells, 2 venter canal cells one oosphere

C

4 neck canal cells, one venter canal cell and two oospheres

D

6 neck canal cells, 2 venter canal cells and one oosphere

Question 363: Palette 363/464

Errorless CPMT 1994; CBSE PMT 2001; Odisha JEE 2002 MCQ

Neck canal cells in Dryopteris are

A

One with two nuclei

B

Two

C

One with one nucleus

D

Four

Question 364: Palette 364/464

Errorless CPMT 1994; Odisha JEE 2012 MCQ

Fern stele is

A

Dictyostele

B

Siphonostele

C

Protostele

D

None of these

Question 365: Palette 365/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1994; AIIMS 1998 MCQ

In Selaginella, reduction division occurs during the formation of

A

Sperms

B

Microspores only

C

Megaspores only

D

Both

Question 366: Palette 366/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1994 MCQ

Which of the following is not common in Funaria and Selaginella

A

Roots

B

Archegonium

C

Embryo

D

Motile sperms

Question 367: Palette 367/464

Errorless MP PMT 1994 MCQ

The stem of Selaginella is anatomically characterised by the presence of

A

Siphonostele

B

Amphiphloic siphonostele

C

Protostele

D

Ectophloic siphonostele

Question 368: Palette 368/464

Errorless CMC Vellore 1994; CPMT 1995 MCQ

Pinus produces

A

No seeds

B

Flowers

C

No vascular tissues

D

Naked seeds in cones

Question 369: Palette 369/464

Errorless MP PMT 1994 MCQ

Which one of the following alternatives represents the gametophytic phase in Pinus

A

Pinus plant

B

Zygote

C

Micro and megaspores

D

Male and female cones

Question 370: Palette 370/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1994 MCQ

When the sperms of Funaria and Pteris are put together near the archegonia of Pteris, only the sperms of Pteris readily enter the archegonia and reach the egg. The reason being that

A

Sperms of Funaria are killed when mixed with sperms of Pteris

B

Archegonia of Pteris secrete a substance with repels sperms of Funaria

C

Archegonia of Pteris secrete a chemical substance which attracts sperms of Pteris chemotactically

D

Sperms of Funaria are less motile

Question 371: Palette 371/464

Errorless BHU 1994; CPMT 1999; KCET 1999; MP PMT 2002 MCQ

If the haploid number of chromosomes in Pinus is 12, the number in its endosperm cells will be

A

12

B

24

C

36

D

6

Question 372: Palette 372/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1993 MCQ

Algae are in the same major group of plants as are the

A

Mosses

B

Liverworts

C

Fungi

D

Ferns

Question 373: Palette 373/464

Errorless CMC Vellore 1993; CBSE PMT 1997, 2014; BVP 2001, 04; CPMT 2004, 09; Kerala PMT 2012 MCQ

An alga which can be employed as food for human being is

A

Chlorella

B

Spirogyra

C

Oscillatoria

D

Ulothrix

Question 374: Palette 374/464

Errorless JIPMER 1993; CBSE PMT 1995; RPMT 1995 MCQ

Pyrenoids are made up of

A

Core of starch surrounded by sheath of protein

B

Core of protein surrounded by fatty sheath

C

Proteinaceous centre and starchy sheath

D

Core of nucleic acid surrounded by protein sheath

Question 375: Palette 375/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1993 MCQ

Zygospore of Spirogyra produces

A

2 zoospores

B

4 zoospores

C

2- 4 zoospores

D

None of the above

Question 376: Palette 376/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1993; CPMT 1995; MHCET 2001; MP PMT 2002; AIIMS 2004 MCQ

Meiosis in Ulothrix takes place during

A

Zoospore formation

B

Gamete formation

C

Zygote germination

D

Zoospore germination

Question 377: Palette 377/464

Errorless CMC Vellore 1993; AIIMS 2002 MCQ

Elaters are present in sporogonium of

A

Riccia

B

Marchantia

C

Selaginella

D

Sphagnum

Question 378: Palette 378/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1993; MP PMT 2004 MCQ

First land inhabiting plants are

A

Angiosperms

B

Gymnosperms

C

Bryophytes

D

Pteridophytes

Question 379: Palette 379/464

Errorless AIIMS 1993; BVP 2000; Kerala CET 2003; CPMT 2005 MCQ

Protonema is [NCERT Pg. No. 30]

A

Fossil pteridophyte

B

A part of the sporophyte of Funaria

C

The juvenile phase of the moss gametophyte

D

None of the above

Question 380: Palette 380/464

Errorless CMC Vellore 1993 MCQ

Life cycle of Funaria is not completed without water. Choose the correct statement

A

As Funaria is a bryophyte plant

B

As branches will not develop

C

As fertilization takes place in presence of water only

D

As plant is delicate and will become dry and die without water

Question 381: Palette 381/464

Errorless MP PMT 1993; CPMT 1999; BHU 1999; BCECE 2005 MCQ

The peristome of Funaria has

A

4 teeth in one ring

B

32 teeth in 2 rings

C

16 teeth in one rings

D

16 teeth in 2 rings

Question 382: Palette 382/464

Errorless MP PMT 1993; J & K CET 2002 MCQ

Funaria has

A

Unicellular simple rhizoids

B

Tuberculated rhizoids

C

Distinct branched coenocytic rhizoids

D

Multicellular, oblique septate rhizoids

Question 383: Palette 383/464

Errorless CPMT 1993; AFMC 1996; CBSE PMT 2001; DPMT 2006 MCQ

Sporangia and spore bearing leaf in fern is called as Or New leaf of ferns is called [RPMT 1995]

A

Ramentum

B

Sorus

C

Indusium

D

Sporophyll/Frond

Question 384: Palette 384/464

Errorless CMC Vellore 1993 MCQ

Selaginella differs from Pteris (fern) in which of the following character

A

Absence of seed

B

Absence of vessels in xylem

C

Need water for fertilization

D

Heterosporous condition

Question 385: Palette 385/464

Errorless NCERT; CBSE PMT 1993; RPMT 1999 MCQ

In gymnosperms pollination is exclusively by

A

Animals

B

Wind

C

Water

D

Insects

Question 386: Palette 386/464

Errorless JIPMER 1993; MP PMT 2002 MCQ

Which of the following structures in Pinus are haploid

A

Megaspore, integument, root

B

Endosperm, megaspore, pollen grain

C

Pollen grain, leaf, root

D

Megaspore, endosperm, embryo

Question 387: Palette 387/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1993 MCQ

In Pinus only lower part of oospore is concerned with the development of embryo, such development is

A

Meroblastic

B

Periblastic

C

Mesoblastic

D

None of these

Question 388: Palette 388/464

Errorless CMC Vellore 1993; CPMT 1995; BVP 2002; MP PMT 2004, 12; NEET 2018 MCQ

Winged seeds/pollen grains are found in

A

Cycas

B

Pinus

C

Papaver species

D

None of the above

Question 389: Palette 389/464

Errorless MP PMT 1993 MCQ

In Pinus, the spur (dwarf shoot) has

A

One needle

B

Two needles

C

Three needles

D

All correct

Question 390: Palette 390/464

Errorless MP PMT 1993 MCQ

The secondary wood of Pinus is characterised by

A

Presence of resin cells

B

Presence of resin ducts

C

Absence of resin ducts

D

Presence of vessels

Question 391: Palette 391/464

Errorless MP PMT 1993 MCQ

The wing in Pinus seed originates from

A

Integument

B

Adaxial surface of ovuliferous scale

C

Bract scale

D

Cone axis

Question 392: Palette 392/464

Errorless CPMT 1993; Bihar PMT 1996; BHU 1998; Pb. PMT 1999 MCQ

Coralloid roots of Cycas possess a symbiotic alga

A

Aulosira

B

Spirogyra

C

Ulothrix

D

Anabaena

Question 393: Palette 393/464

Errorless CPMT 1993, 99; CBSE PMT 1999; RPMT 2006; Odisha JEE 2012 MCQ

The endosperm of gymnosperm is

A

Triploid

B

Haploid

C

Diploid

D

Polyploid

Question 394: Palette 394/464

Errorless CMC Vellore 1993 MCQ

Annulus of moss capsule separates

A

Operculum and columella

B

Theca and columella

C

Theca from operculum

D

Columella from apophysis

Question 395: Palette 395/464

Errorless CPMT 1993 MCQ

In bryophytes an operculum a cap like structure develops from

A

Antheridium

B

Archegonium

C

Both

D

None of these

Question 396: Palette 396/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1992 MCQ

Sporophytic generation is represented by zygote only in

A

Funaria

B

Chlamydomonas

C

Pinus

D

Selaginella

Question 397: Palette 397/464

Errorless AIIMS 1992 MCQ

In Spirogyra sometimes the gametes behave directly as zygospores without fusion. Such reproductive bodies are called

A

Azygospores

B

Hypnospores

C

Zygospores

D

Aplanospores

Question 398: Palette 398/464

Errorless Bihar MDAT 1992 MCQ

Antherozoids of fern are

A

Spherical

B

Coiled

C

Multiflagellate

D

All of the above

Question 399: Palette 399/464

Errorless BHU 1992 MCQ

Cycas is living fossil as it has

A

Ciliated sperms

B

Structure like that of Tree Fern

C

Restricted occurrence in certain areas

D

Been found in fossil state also

Question 400: Palette 400/464

Errorless CPMT 1992 MCQ

Male gametes of cycads are

A

Rounded and nonciliate

B

Sickle - shaped biflagellate

C

Boat - shaped nonciliate

D

Large, top-like, spirally twisted with cilia

Question 401: Palette 401/464

Errorless AIIMS 1992; BHU 1994 MCQ

The female sex organ in Riccia and Funaria is

A

Archegonium

B

Antheridium

C

Oospore

D

Paraphyses

Question 402: Palette 402/464

Errorless AIIMS 1992 MCQ

The sclerenchyma of the hypodermis in the Pinus needle helps in

A

Checking transpiration

B

Mechanical support

C

Photosynthesis

D

Increasing the absorptive surface of the cell

Question 403: Palette 403/464

Errorless CBSE PMT 1990 MCQ

Antherozoids of Selaginella has

A

Elongated body with many flagella

B

An elongated body with two flagella at one end

C

Top shaped body with many flagella

D

Oval body with two flagella at one end

Question 404: Palette 404/464

Errorless CPMT 1990, 93; BHU 2005, 12; Odisha JEE 2010 MCQ

In Cycas Pollination takes place in

A

3-celled stage

B

4-celled stage

C

2-celled stage

D

1-celled stage

Question 405: Palette 405/464

Errorless MCQ

Which one of the following statements is wrong

A

Agar-agar is obtained from Gelidium and Gracilaria

B

Chlorella and Spirulina are used as space food

C

Mannitol is stored food in Rhodophyceae

D

Algin and carragen are products of algae

Question 406: Palette 406/464

Errorless MCQ

More than one pyrenoid are present in

A

Ulothrix

B

Spirogyra

C

Oedogonium

D

All the above

Question 407: Palette 407/464

Errorless MCQ

Which one of the following statements concerning the algae is wrong

A

Most algae are photosynthetic

B

Algae can be classified according to their pigments

C

All algae are filamentous

D

Spirogyra does not produce zoospores

Question 408: Palette 408/464

Errorless MCQ

Observe the diagram A, B, C, D. In which one of the four options all the items are correct

A

A-Chlamydomonas, B-Chara, C-Laminaria, D-Volvox

B

A-Laminaria, B-Volvox, C-Chlamydomonas, D-Chara

C

A-Chara, B-Laminaria, C-Volvox, D-Chlamydomonas

D

A-Volvox, B-Chlamydomonas, C-Laminaria, D-Chara

Question 409: Palette 409/464

Errorless MCQ

Number of flagella present in the gametes of Ulothrix is

A

Four

B

Three

C

One

D

Two

Question 410: Palette 410/464

Errorless MCQ

Spirogyra differs from moss protonema in having

A

Pyrenoid

B

Branched filament

C

Discoid chloroplast

D

Rhizoidal branches

Question 411: Palette 411/464

Errorless MCQ

Cells of Ulothrix are

A

Round

B

Spherical

C

Cylindrical

D

Rectangular

Question 412: Palette 412/464

Errorless MCQ

Which one of the following is true moss

A

Club moss

B

Reindeer moss

C

Irish moss

D

Bogg moss (Sphagnum)

Question 413: Palette 413/464

Errorless MCQ

Bryophytes resemble algae in the following aspects

A

Filamentous body, presence of vascular tissues and autotrophic nutrition

B

Differentiation of plant body into root, stem and leaves and autotrophic nutrition

C

Thallus like plant body, presence of root and autotrophic nutrition

D

Thallus-like plant body, lack of vascular tissues and autotrophic nutrition

Question 414: Palette 414/464

Errorless MCQ

In moss, reduction division takes place in

A

Capsule

B

Archegonia

C

Antheridium

D

At the tip of rhizoids

Question 415: Palette 415/464

Errorless MCQ

Which is not a part of moss capsule

A

Peristome

B

Protonema

C

Theca from operculum

D

Annulus

Question 416: Palette 416/464

Errorless MCQ

The sporophytic phase in Funaria is well developed and is composed of

A

Foot, seta and capsule

B

Spore sac

C

Capsule only

D

Foot and capsule

Question 417: Palette 417/464

Errorless MCQ

In fern, spores are formed in

A

Sporangium

B

Oogonium

C

Archegonium

D

Stomium

Question 418: Palette 418/464

Errorless MCQ

Spore of fern represents

A

Sporophytic stage

B

Gametophytic stage

C

Sporophytic and gametophytic stage

D

Apomictic stage

Question 419: Palette 419/464

Errorless MCQ

In Dryopteris [JK CMEE 200:

A

Sporophyte is parasitic over gametophyte

B

Sporophyte is independent

C

Gametophyte is independent

D

Both b and c

Question 420: Palette 420/464

Errorless MCQ

Canada balsam is an oleoresin obtained from [NCERT]

A

Abies balsamea

B

Impatiens balsamia

C

Pinus sp.

D

Helianthus annus

Question 421: Palette 421/464

Errorless MCQ

The seed of Pinus sp. is

A

Uneconomic and nonendospermic

B

Abaxial and rounded

C

Adaxial and endospermic

D

Hypogeal and monocotyledonous

Question 422: Palette 422/464

Errorless MCQ

Resin and turpentine are obtained from [NCERT]

A

Cycas

B

Pinus

C

Abies

D

Cedrus

Question 423: Palette 423/464

Errorless MCQ

An angiosperm is different from a gymnosperm in the absense of

A

Vascular tissue

B

Ovary

C

Seed

D

Naked ovule

Question 424: Palette 424/464

Errorless MCQ

Fusion of two gametes which are dissimilar in size is termed as

A

Oogamy

B

Isogamy

C

Anisogamy

D

Zoogamy

Question 425: Palette 425/464

Errorless MCQ

Holdfast, stipe and frond constitutes the plant body in case of

A

Rhodophyceae

B

Chlorophyceae

C

Phaeophyceae

D

All of the above

Question 426: Palette 426/464

Errorless MCQ

A plant shows thallus level of organization. It shows rhizoids and is haploid. It needs water to complete its life cycle because the male gametes are motile. Identify the group to which it belongs to

A

Pteridophytes

B

Gymnosperms

C

Monocots

D

Bryophytes

Question 427: Palette 427/464

Errorless MCQ

A Frouamus is [vCLn1 ry. 1vo. Jz]

A

A structure in pteridophytes formed before the thallus develops

B

A sporophytic free living structure formed in pteridophytes

C

A gametophyte free living structure formed in pteridophytes

D

A primitive structure formed after fertilization in pteridophytes

Question 428: Palette 428/464

Errorless MCQ

Plants of this group are diploid and well adapted to extreme conditions. They grow bearing sporophylls in compact structures called cones. The group in reference is

A

Monocots

B

Dicots

C

Pteridophytes

D

Gymnosperms

Question 429: Palette 429/464

Errorless MCQ

If the diploid number of a flowering plant is 36. What would be the chromosome number in its endosperm [NCERT]

A

36

B

18

C

54

D

72

Question 430: Palette 430/464

Errorless MCQ

Protonema is

A

Haploid and is found in mosses

B

Diploid and is found in liverworts

C

Diploid and is found in pteridophytes

D

Haploid and is found in pteridophytes

Question 431: Palette 431/464

Errorless MCQ

The giant Redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens) is a/an

A

Angiosperm

B

Free fern

C

Pteridophyte

D

Gymnosperm

Question 432: Palette 432/464

Errorless MCQ

Consider the following statements with respect to gymnosperms and angiosperms
(A) Double fertilization is an event unique to gymnosperms
(B) Angiosperms range in size from microscopic, Wolfia to tall trees of Sequoia
(C) In gymnosperms the seeds are not covered
(D) In gymnosperms the male and female gametophytes have an independent free living existence Of the ahove statements

A

A and B alone are correct

B

C alone is correct

C

B and C alone are correct

D

C and D alone are correct

E

D alone is correct

Question 433: Palette 433/464

Errorless MCQ

The ferns in which the entire sporangium develops from a single superficial cell of the sporophyll are known as

A

Leptosporangiate

B

Eusporangiate

C

Unisporangiate

D

Mesosporangiate

Question 434: Palette 434/464

Errorless MCQ

Which of the following alga shows heterotrichous habit

A

Oedogonium

B

Chlamydomonas

C

Ulothrix

D

Stigeoclonium

Question 435: Palette 435/464

Errorless MCQ

The number of antherozoids produced from an antheridium of Selaginella is

A

64

B

256 and above

C

25 to 50

D

128 to 256

Question 436: Palette 436/464

Errorless MCQ

The given figure is showing life cycle of a plant if this belongs to life cycle of bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms, what will be respective A and B in their life cycle

A

A- Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms; B- Strobili, capsule; cones, sporangia; flowers, cones

B

A- Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms; B- Protonema, gametophores; strobili, sporangia; flowers, cones

C

A- Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms; B- Capsule, protonema (gametophores); sporangia, cones, sporophyll; fertile fronds, megasporangia and microsporangia

D

A- Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms; B- Sporangium, capsule; strobili, sporangia; flowers, cones

Question 437: Palette 437/464

Errorless MCQ

Which of the following algae produce Carrageen?

A

Brown algae

B

Red algae

C

Blue-green algae

D

Green algae

Question 438: Palette 438/464

Errorless MCQ

Match items in Column I with those in Column II Column I Column II

Column-I	Column-II
(A) Peritrichous flagellation (B) Living fossil (C) Rhizophore (D) Smallest flowering plant (E) Largest perennial alga	(P) Ginkgo (Q) Macrocystes (R) Escherichia coli (S) Selaginella (T) Wolffia

A

A–R; B–P; C–S; D–T; E–Q

B

A–Q; B–P; C–R; D–S; E–T

C

A–T; B–R; C–Q; D–T; E–P

D

A–P; B–Q; C–T; D–T; E–Q

Question 439: Palette 439/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: Biennial plants flower in two year Reason :The biennial plants live for two years.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 440: Palette 440/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: Bryophytes and tracheophytes have an embryo stage in their life cycle. Reason:Embryophyta are terrestrial plants.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 441: Palette 441/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion:Stamens are comparable to microsporophylls. Reason:Ovules are comparable to megasporophylls.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 442: Palette 442/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: Algae and fungi are grouped in thallophyta. Reason: Algae and fungi show no differentiation in thallus.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 443: Palette 443/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion : Each group of algae has a characteristic colour. Reason: Each group of algae show predominance of one pigment.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 444: Palette 444/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: Only red algae are able to flourish at the great depth of sea. Reason: Red algae has the pigments r-phycoerythrin and r-phvcocvanin.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 445: Palette 445/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion : Spermatangium of red algae bears trichogyne. Reason:Trichogyne helps in reproduction.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 446: Palette 446/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: Spirogyra is slippery in touch. Reason: Spirogyra consists a gelatinous sheath.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 447: Palette 447/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion : Isogamy is a primitive type of sexual reproduction. Reason:The gametes are of different sizes.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 448: Palette 448/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: Angiosperms lack flagellate male gametes. Reason: Sperms are not dependent on water for fertilization.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 449: Palette 449/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: Fertilized ovule forms seed. Reason : Ripened ovary forms fruit.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 450: Palette 450/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: Pyrenoids are utilised during starvation. Reason: Pyrenoids are proteinaceous bodies.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 451: Palette 451/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: In green algae, the eye-spot is present in the cell. Reason: Eye-spot is meant for respiration.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 452: Palette 452/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: Chlorella could be utilised to keep the air pure in space vehicles. Reason:The space travelers feed on Chlorella soup.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 453: Palette 453/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: Flower is aggregation of sporophylls. Reason:Sporophylls are modified in angiosperms.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 454: Palette 454/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: Spirogyra shows haplontic life cycle. Reason:Zygotic meiosis occurs in Spirogyra.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 455: Palette 455/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: The sex organs in the bryophytes are jacketed. Reason: Bryophytes are land plants.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 456: Palette 456/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion:All bryophytes are land dwellers. Reason: Water is necessary to complete their lifecycle.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 457: Palette 457/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion : The bryophytes exist in two phases - gametophyte and sporophyte. Reason: Thesporophyteisnutritionally independent.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 458: Palette 458/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion : Unlike thallophytes, bryophytes show formation of embryo. Reason: The embryo gives rise to gametophyte plant of bryophytes.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 459: Palette 459/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: Bryophytes possess archegonium as a female sex organ Reason:Algae also possess the archegonium.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 460: Palette 460/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: The embryo of bryophyte is independent Reason: The zygote of thallophyte is dependent.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 461: Palette 461/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion : Liverworts fail to spread to a new locality through fragmentation. Reason: Gemmae are helpful in propagating liverworts in different locality.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 462: Palette 462/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: Pinus displays the alternation of generations. Reason: The gametophyte is dependent upon the sporophyte phase.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 463: Palette 463/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion: Pinus is monoecious. Reason: Each sporophyll bears only one microsporangia.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.

Question 464: Palette 464/464

Errorless MCQ

Assertion : Gymnosperms seeds are naked. Reason: They lack ovary wall.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

E

If assertion is false but reason is true.