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All Botany Questions(1–100 of 108)

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Q1mediummcqScienceSSC CGL2026
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Artocarpus integra is the scientific name of __________.
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What is the root-like structure at the base of an algae (seaweed) that binds the algae to a hard substrate like a stone?
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Photosynthesis in plants converts light energy to ______ energy.
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Plants that are adapted to live under plenty of sunlight are called:
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Gynobasic style is present in which family?
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Which of the following is not true about Angiosperms?
Q7mediummcqBiologySSC CGL2026
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__________ is a leaf where the leaflets are arranged along the middle vein.
Q8mediummcqBiologyGeneral Knowledge2026
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Agar-agar is derived from a/an
Q9mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
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'Globule' and 'Nucule' is found in :
Q10mediummcqGeneral ScienceSSC CGL2026
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Carica papaya is the scientific name of ____.
Q11mediummcqBiologyGeneral Knowledge2026
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Pneumatophores are modified root and negatively geotropic. These are—
Q12mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
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Transfer of pollen from anther to the stigma of the same flower is referred to as:
Q13mediummcqBiologySSC CGL2026
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Who among the following scientists is famous for her notable work on sugarcane and eggplant?
Q14mediummcqBiologyGeneral Knowledge2026
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Ginger is a stem because
Q15mediummcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exam2026
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Which metal is present in chlorophyll?
Q16mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam2026
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Haustoria or sucking roots are found in which of the following?
Q17mediummcqGeneral AwarenessPractice Paper2026
Which pigment is responsible for the green colour of plants?
Q18mediummcqMathematics and ScienceUPTET Paper 2 (Maths & Science)2026
Vivipary germinations are found in
Q19mediummcqEnvironmental StudiesUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Which one of the following is an edible fungus?
Q20mediummcqBiologyStaff Selection Commission2026
Tamarindus indica is the scientific name of which of the following options?
Q21mediummcqGeneral ScienceStaff Selection Commission2026
Punica granatum is the scientific name of________.
Q22mediummcqGeneral ScienceSSC CGL2026
Grevillea Robusta is the scientific name of ______.
Q23mediummcqGeneral ScienceCompetitive Exams2026
A __________ is species of plant that has adapted to survive in an environment with little liquid water.
Q24mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
An example of a modified underground stem is:
Q25mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam2026
Moringa Oleifera is the scientific name of _________.
Q26mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam Mock2026
Which of the following is an aquatic fern?
Q27mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam Prep2026
The famous life-saving antibiotic Penicillin is harvested from organisms belonging to which group?
Q28mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam Prep2026
Which of the following options serves as an example of a modified underground stem?
Q29mediummcqBiologyWBCS Prelims2026
Which of the following is a classic example of an endobiotic fungus (a fungus living entirely within the tissues of its host)?
Q30mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam Prep2026
The characteristic layout of the stele found in primitive vascular plants was a:
Q31mediummcqBiologyWBCS Prelims2026
Plants receive nutrients from:
Q32mediummcqMathematics and ScienceUPTET Paper 2 (Maths & Science)2026
Seedless fruits are of no use in
Q33mediummcqScienceSSC CGL2026
Which of these is not a macronutrient for Plants?
Q34mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
The nature of the stele in primitive vascular plants was:
Q35hardmcqGeneral ScienceIndian Competitive Exams2026
Psidium guajava is the scientific name of ________.
Q36hardmcqEnvironmental StudiesUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
In which of the following families is parietal placentation present?
Q37mediummcqBiologyWBCS Prelims2026
A gynobasic style (a style that arises directly from the base of the ovary rather than from its apex) is a characteristic diagnostic feature of which plant family?
Q38mediummcqEnvironmental StudiesUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026
Which structure is triploid () in angiospermous plants?
Q39mediummcqBiologyCompetitive Exam2026
Flowerless plants, naked seeds, needle like leaves and cones as reproductive structure are the characteristics of:
Q40mediummcqBiologyWBCS Prelims2026
Specialized multicellular male and female reproductive structures known as 'Globule' and 'Nucule' are found in:
Q41mediummcqBiologyWBCS Prelims2026
A short-day plant () has a critical day length of hours. It will successfully initiate flowering when the ambient day length is:
Q42easymcqMathematics and ScienceUPTET Paper 2 (Maths & Science)2018
True fruits develop from
Q43easymcqMathematics and ScienceUPTET Paper 2 (Maths & Science)2018
Plant which reproduces by means of spores instead of seeds is
Q44mediummcqMathematics and ScienceUPTET Paper 2 (Maths & Science)2017
Viviparous germination of seeds occurs in
Q45mediummcqSocial StudiesUPTET Paper 2 Social Science2016
Saffron is obtained from ___________.
Q46mediummcqBiologyBiology
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As compared to a C3 plant, how many additional molecules of ATP are needed for net production of one molecule of hexose sugar by C4 plants?
Q47mediummcqBiologyBiology
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The ability of the venus flytrap to capture insects is due to:
Q48mediummsqBiologyBiology
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Match the following:
Column-I
A. Peritrichous flagellation
B. Living fossil
C. Rhizophore
D. Smallest flowering plant
E. Largest perennial alga
Column-II
1. Ginkgo
2. Macrocystes
3. Escherichia coli
4. Selaginella
5. Wolffia
Q49mediummcqBiologyBiology
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In which one pair both the plants can be vegetatively propagated by leaf pieces?
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There exists a close association between the alga and the fungus within a lichen. The fungus:
Q51mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Top-shaped multiciliate male gametes and the mature seed which bears only one embryo with two cotyledons, are characteristic features of:
Q52mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Photosynthesis in C4 plants is relatively less limited by atmospheric CO2 levels because:
Q53mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Auxospores and hormocysts are formed, respectively, by:
Q54easymcqBiologyBiology
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Chlorophyll in chloroplasts is located in:
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Which international body provides rules for naming plant species?
Q56mediummcqBiologyBiology
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The opening of floral buds into flowers is a type of:
Q57mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Which of the following is a flowering plant with nodules containing filamentous nitrogen-fixing microorganism?
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One of endangered species of Indian medicine plants is that of:
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Flagellated male gametes are present in all the three of which one of the following sets?
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The wavelength of light absorbed by form of phytochrome is:
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In gymnosperms, the pollen chamber represents:
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In the prothallus of a vascular cryptogam, the antherozoids and eggs mature at different times. As a result:
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"Foolish seedling" disease of rice led to the discovery of:
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The first acceptor of electrons from an excited chlorophyll molecule of photosystem II is:
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Which one of the following is being utilized as a source of bio-diesel in the Indian countryside?
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Spore dissemination in some liverworts is aided by:
Q67mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Which one of the following pairs, is not correctly matched?
Q68mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Which one of the following elements is not an essential micronutrient for plant growth?
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Male gametes in angiosperms are formed by the division of:
Q70mediummcqBiologyBiology
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Which one of the following is surrounded by a callose wall?
Q71mediummcqBiologyBiology
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For a critical study of secondary growth in plants, which one of the following pairs is suitable:
Q72easymcqBiologyBiology
Which of the following plant species you would select for the production of bioethanol?
Q73mediummcqBiologyBiology
The coconut water from tender coconut represents:
Q74easymcqBiologyBiology
Water soluble pigments found in plant cell vacuoles are:
Q75hardmcqBiologyBiology
A cell at telophase stage is observed by a student. There is no formation of cell plate and thus the cell contains more number of chromosomes as compared to other dividing cells. This would result in:
Q76mediummcqBiologyBiology
A plant avoids photorespiratory losses, has improved water use efficiency, shows high rates of photosynthesis at high temperatures and has improved efficiency of nitrogen utilization. To which physiological group does this plant belong?
Q77hardmcqBiologyBiology
Emerson’s enhancement effect and Red drop have been instrumental in the discovery of:
Q78easymcqBiologyBiology
Which of the following is not a characteristic feature during mitosis in somatic cells?
Q79easymcqBiologyBiology
Seed formation without fertilization in flowering plants involves the process of:
Q80easymcqBiologyBiology
Spindle fibres attach on to:
Q81easymcqBiologyBiology
The family containing mustard and its main characters are:
Q82mediummcqBiologyBiology
Stems modified into flat green organs performing the functions of leaves are known as:
Q83mediummcqBiologyBiology
In a chloroplast the highest number of protons are found in:
Q84easymcqBiologyBiology
Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature?
Q85easymcqBiologyBiology
In meiosis crossing over is initiated at:
Q86mediummcqBiologyBiology
Which one of the following statements pertaining to plant structure is correct?
Q87mediummcqBiologyBiology
The standard petal of papilionaceous corolla is also called:
Q88easymcqBiologyBiology
Which of the following statements is wrong for viroids?
Q89easymcqBiologyBiology
Specialized epidermal cells surrounding the guard cells are called:
Q90easymcqBiologyBiology
Microtubules are the constituents of:
Q91mediummcqBiologyBiology
Somaclonal variation appears in:
Q92mediummcqBiologyBiology
Mitochondria and chloroplast are:(i) Semi – autonomous organelles(ii) Formed by division of pre – existing organelles and they contain DNA but lack protein synthesizing machineryWhich one of the following options is correct?
Q93easymcqBiologyBiology
Chrysophytes, Euglenoids, Dinoflagellates and Slime moulds are included in the kingdom:
Q94easymcqBiologyBiology
The primitive prokaryotes responsible for the production of biogas from the dung of ruminant animals, include the:
Q95easymcqBiologyBiology
A tall true breeding garden pea plant is crossed with a dwarf true breeding garden pea plant. When the plants were selfed the resulting genotypes were in the ratio of:
Q96mediummcqBiologyBiology
Which one of the following is correct matching of a plant, its habit and the forest type where it normally occurs?

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Tricarpellary, syncarpous gynoecium is found in flowers of:
Q98hardmcqBiologyBiology
In which of the following, all three are macronutrients?
Q99hardmcqBiologyBiology
Water vapour comes out from the plant leaf through the stomatal opening. Through the same stomatal opening carbon dioxide diffuses into the plant during photosynthesis. Reason out the above statements using one of following options:
Q100easymcqBiologyBiology
Cotyledon of maize grain is called:
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