Morphology of Flowering Plants

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Q151
The gynoecium consists of many free carpels in flowers of
A Aloe vera
B Tomato
C Papaver
D Michelia
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Michelia (Magnoliaceae) has polycarpellary apocarpous gynoecium.

Q152
When the margins of sepals or petals overlap one another without any particular direction, the condition is termed as:
A Vexillary
B Imbricate
C Twisted
D Valvate
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) Imbricate aestivation: margins overlap without any particular direction, e.g., Cassia.

Q153
Perigynous flowers are found in :-
A Cucumber
B China rose
C Rose
D Guava
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) Perigynous flowers (half-inferior ovary) are found in Rose.

Q154
The standard petal of a papilionaceous corolla is also called
A Carina
B Pappus
C Vexillum
D Corona
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) The large posterior petal in papilionaceous flowers is called vexillum (standard).

Q155
Winged pollen grains are present in
A Mustard
B Cycas
C Pinus
D Mango
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) Pinus pollen grains have two wing-like structures for wind dispersal.

Q156
Placentation, in which ovules develop on the inner wall of the ovary or in peripheral part, is:
A Basal
B Axile
C Parietal
D Free central
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) Parietal placentation: ovules on inner wall of ovary, e.g., mustard.

Q157
Bicarpellary ovary with obliquely placed septum is seen in :
A Sesbania
B Brassica
C Aloe
D Solanum
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Obliquely placed septum in bicarpellary ovary is characteristic of Solanaceae (Solanum).

Q158
The ovary is half inferior in :
A Mustard
B Sunflower
C Plum
D Brinjal
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) Plum (perigynous flower) has half-inferior ovary.

Q159
Ray florets have
A Superior ovary
B Hypogynous ovary
C Half inferior ovary
D Inferior ovary
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Ray florets in Asteraceae have inferior ovary (epigynous).

Q160
Whorled, simple leaves with reticulate venation are present in
A Calotropis
B Neem
C China rose
D Alstonia
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Alstonia shows whorled phyllotaxy with simple leaves having reticulate venation.

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