1. In cymose the type of inflorescence is
A. Main axis terminates into flower.
B. Flower born in basipetal order.
C. Main axis not terminates into flower.
D. Flower born in acropetal order.
a) A and B only
b) C and D only
c) A and C only
d) B and C only
Explanation: A and B only
2. In racemose type of inflorescence,
A. Main axis terminates into flower.
B. Flower born in basipetal order.
C. Main axis not terminates into flower.
D. Flower born in acropetal order.
a) A and B only
b) C and D only
c) A and C only
d) B and C only
Explanation: C and D only
3. Which of the following is correct about flower?
A. Reproductive unit in angiosperm.
B. Calyx and corolla are reproductive organs.
C. Typical flower has four kinds of whorls.
D. Whorls arranged successively on thalamus or receptacle.
a) All except C
b) All except D
c) All except B
d) All except A
Explanation: All except B
4.Select the incorrect matching:
a) Actinomorphic – When flower can be divided into two equal radial halves in any radial
plane passing through the centre.
b) Zygomorphic – When flower can be divided into two similar halves only in one
particular vertical plane.
c) Asymmetric – When flower cannot be divided into two similar halves by any vertical
plane passing through centre.
d) All are correct
Explanation: All are correct
5. Asymmetric flower is found in
a) Pea
b) Datura
c) Bean
d) Canna
Explanation: Asymmetric flower is found in canna.
6. How many of the following contains zygomorphic flower?
Pea, Gulmohur, Bean, Cassia, Mustard, Datura, Chilli, Sesbania, Lupin, Muliathi
a) 6
b) 7
c) 4
d) 8
Explanation: 7
7. The reduced leaf found at the base of the pedicel is known as
a) Leaflet
b) Stipule
c) Bract
d) Calyx
Explanation: The reduced leaf found at the base of the pedicel is known as Bract.
8. Based on the position of calyx, the corolla and androecium in respect of the ovary on thalamus,
the flower is of how many types
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation: 3
9. Which flower posses superior ovary?
a) Mustard
b) China rose
c) Brinjal
d) All of these
Explanation: All of these
10. Select the correct matching:
a) Gamosepalous ‒ Sepal is united
b) Polysepalous ‒ Sepals are free
c) Gamopetalous ‒ Petals are united
d) All of these
Explanation: All of these