Q1
An example of edible underground stem is:
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution
(d) Potato is an edible underground stem (tuber) with nodes (eyes) and internodes.
Morphology of Flowering Plants
Q2
The aleurone layer in maize grain is specially rich in
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution
(b) Aleurone layer in maize grain is specially rich in proteins.
Q3
Juicy hair-like structures observed in the lemon fruit develop from
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution
(d) Juicy hairs in lemon develop from the inner side of endocarp.
Q4
Mango juice is got from
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution
(b) Mesocarp is the edible part of Mangifera indica.
Q5
Aril represents the edible part of
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution
(b) Aril is a fleshy outgrowth from the funiculus — edible part of litchi.
Q6
The coconut water from tender coconut represents
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution
(d) Coconut water is the liquid (free nuclear) endosperm.
Q7
The morphological nature of the edible part of coconut is:
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution
(b) The white edible part of coconut is the endosperm (cellular endosperm).
Q8
Coconut fruit is a :
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution
(d) Coconut is a drupe — fleshy fruit with thin skin and hard endocarp enclosing seed.
Q9
Pulses are obtained from
Correct Answer
Option A
Solution
(a) Pulses (legumes) belong to family Fabaceae.
Q10
Tetradynamous stamens are found in family
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution
(c) Tetradynamous: 4 long + 2 short stamens — characteristic of Cruciferae/Brassicaceae.
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