NEET Biology Morphology of Flowering Plants (Root, Stem And Leaf) Question Bank

done Leaf Total Questions - 89

• question_answer1)
  Free lateral stipules occur in [AMU 1986, 89, 1999]
  A)
  Mango / Mangifera done clear
  B)
  Maize / Zea done clear
  C)
  Rice / Oryza done clear
  D)
  China Rose / Hibiscus done clear
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• question_answer2)
  A leaf is identified from [JKCMEE 1999]
  A)
  Flat green lamina done clear
  B)
  Presence of leaf blade and petiole done clear
  C)
  Presence of axillary bud done clear
  D)
  Occurrence of chlorophyll done clear
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• question_answer3)
  Leaves fall off from branches in winter due to  [CPMT 1977, 84]
  A)
  Formation of abscission layer done clear
  B)
  Shortening of day length done clear
  C)
  Fall in temperature done clear
  D)
  All the above done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Finely dissected leaves occur in [CPMT 1991]
  A)
  Free floating plants done clear
  B)
  Rooted floating leaved plants done clear
  C)
  Submerged plants done clear
  D)
  Emerged plants done clear
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• question_answer5)
  In Tamarind (Imli) the pinnate leaf is [Bihar PMT 1994]
  A)
  Tripinnate done clear
  B)
  Bipinnate done clear
  C)
  Paripinnate done clear
  D)
  Imparipinnate done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Presence of sheathing leaf base and ligule are characteristic of [BHU 1992; CET Chd. 1997]
  A)
  Cycas leaf done clear
  B)
  Fern leaf done clear
  C)
  Banana leaf done clear
  D)
  Grass leaf done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Approximate diameter of Victoria leaf is [BHU 1996]
  A)
  1m done clear
  B)
  1.3m done clear
  C)
  2m done clear
  D)
  3m done clear
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• question_answer8)
  A dicotyledenous plant showing parallel venation is [BHU 1985]
  A)
  Dioscorea done clear
  B)
  Smilax done clear
  C)
  Calophyllum done clear
  D)
  Hibiscus done clear
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• question_answer9)
  Bipinnate leaves are characteristic of [AFMC 1981]
  A)
  Cruciferae done clear
  B)
  Solanaceae done clear
  C)
  Papilionoideae done clear
  D)
  Mimosoideae done clear
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• question_answer10)
  In Lathyrus aphaca, the leaves are modified into  [AIIMS 1997]
  A)
  Spine done clear
  B)
  Tendril done clear
  C)
  Scale  done clear
  D)
  Stem-like structure done clear
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• question_answer11)
  Swollen lower end of leaf stalk is [Wardha 2000]
  A)
  Petiole done clear
  B)
  Pulvinus done clear
  C)
  Thalamus done clear
  D)
  Disc done clear
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• question_answer12)
  In sweet pea, the tendrils are modified  [JIPMER 2000; RPMT 2002]
  A)
  Stem branches done clear
  B)
  Leaflets done clear
  C)
  Leaves done clear
  D)
  Stipules done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Bud scales of Ficus are modified [RPMT 1985]
  A)
  Leaves done clear
  B)
  Stipules done clear
  C)
  Stem done clear
  D)
  Prickles done clear
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• question_answer14)
  Imparipinnate leaf is the one where [CPMT 1991]
  A)
  Leaflets are borne in pairs done clear
  B)
  Leaflets are small done clear
  C)
  Leaflets are large done clear
  D)
  Rachis is terminated by an odd leaflet done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Storage leaves occur in [MP PMT 1987]
  A)
  Allium done clear
  B)
  Zizyphus done clear
  C)
  Triticum done clear
  D)
  Trapa done clear
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• question_answer16)
  A simple leaf is present in [Bihar PMT 1980]
  A)
  Peepal done clear
  B)
  Mimosa done clear
  C)
  Neem done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer17)
  Phyllotaxis is [AIIMS 1996; APMEE 1999; Kerala CET 2002]
  A)
  Mode of leaf arrangement on stem done clear
  B)
  Types of roots done clear
  C)
  Arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower done clear
  D)
  Type of ovary done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Tendrillar stipules occur in  [CPMT 1986, 89, 91; DPMT 1999]
  A)
  Dolichos lablab done clear
  B)
  Acacia done clear
  C)
  Smilax done clear
  D)
  Mango done clear
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• question_answer19)
  Adnate stipules occur in [CPMT 1986]
  A)
  China Rose done clear
  B)
  Gardenia done clear
  C)
  Rose done clear
  D)
  Cotton done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Onion stores food in [CPMT 1980]
  A)
  Underground stem done clear
  B)
  Fleshy scales done clear
  C)
  Root done clear
  D)
  Shoot done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Main function of leaf is [APMEE 1981]
  A)
  Manufacture of food done clear
  B)
  Nerve impulse conduction done clear
  C)
  Increasing grandeur done clear
  D)
  Exchange of gases done clear
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• question_answer22)
  A monocot can be distinguished from a dicot by  [AFMC 1983]
  A)
  Phyllotaxy done clear
  B)
  Aestivation done clear
  C)
  Venation done clear
  D)
  Vernation done clear
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• question_answer23)
  Petiole is modified into tendril in  [AFMC 1996; Orissa JEE 2000]
  A)
  Passiflora done clear
  B)
  Gloriosa done clear
  C)
  Pisum done clear
  D)
  Clematis done clear
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• question_answer24)
  Swollen spongy petiole is present in [APMEE 1996]
  A)
  Hydrilla done clear
  B)
  Eichhornia done clear
  C)
  Ruppia done clear
  D)
  Pistia done clear
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• question_answer25)
  Which part of leaf shows venation
  A)
  Vagina done clear
  B)
  Mesopodium done clear
  C)
  Epipodium done clear
  D)
  Leaflet done clear
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• question_answer26)
  Leaflets are called Pinnules in
  A)
  Twice pinnately compound leaf done clear
  B)
  Once pinnately compound leaf done clear
  C)
  Thrice pinnately compound leaf done clear
  D)
  Decompound leaf done clear
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• question_answer27)
  When leaves bear flower or inflorescence in their axil, they are called
  A)
  Cotyledonary leaves (Scutellum) done clear
  B)
  Bract leaves (Hypsophylls) done clear
  C)
  Scale leaves (Cataphylls) done clear
  D)
  Floral leaves (Sporophylls) done clear
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• question_answer28)
  1/3 spiral phyllotaxy (called Tristichous) means
  A)
  3 rows of alternate rows done clear
  B)
  In one circle, there are 3 leaves done clear
  C)
  The angular divergence between 2 leaves is  done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer29)
  Axillary bud and stipules are absent in
  A)
  Simple leaves done clear
  B)
  Leaflets done clear
  C)
  Cauline leaves done clear
  D)
  Ramal leaves done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Phyllode of Acacia auriculiformis is a leaf modification because
  A)
  It does not arise in the axil of a leaf done clear
  B)
  It bears a bud in its axil done clear
  C)
  It is vertical in position and reduces transpiration done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer31)
  When incision in a leaf is more than half way towards the midrib it is called
  A)
  Pinnatisect done clear
  B)
  Pinnatipartite done clear
  C)
  Pinnatifid done clear
  D)
  Palmatipartite done clear
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• question_answer32)
  When the apex is pointed, hard and sharp like a spine as in Date Palm, it is called
  A)
  Emarginate done clear
  B)
  Cuspidate done clear
  C)
  Retuse done clear
  D)
  Mucronate done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Quadrifoliate palmate compound leaf is found in
  A)
  Trigonella done clear
  B)
  Trifolium done clear
  C)
  Marsilea done clear
  D)
  Bombax done clear
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• question_answer34)
  Tongue like out growth in the leaf of grasses is
  A)
  Stipule done clear
  B)
  Plumule done clear
  C)
  Ligule done clear
  D)
  Scutellum done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Main photosynthetic organs of Lathyrus sativus plant are
  A)
  Leaves done clear
  B)
  Leaflets done clear
  C)
  Stipules done clear
  D)
  Phyllodes done clear
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• question_answer36)
  Leaf of marigold is
  A)
  Simple done clear
  B)
  Pinnately compound done clear
  C)
  Bipinnately compound done clear
  D)
  Decompound done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Petiole is winged in
  A)
  Citrus done clear
  B)
  Pea leaf done clear
  C)
  Dionea leaf done clear
  D)
  Both [a] and [c] done clear
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• question_answer38)
  Heterophylly has
  A)
  Morphological significance done clear
  B)
  Adaptive significance done clear
  C)
  Anatomical significance done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer39)
  Leaves of which plant are economically important
  A)
  Coffee done clear
  B)
  Tea done clear
  C)
  Ocimum done clear
  D)
  Palms done clear
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• question_answer40)
  In Ficus (Rubber plant) the young leaves are protected by reddish structures called bud scales. These are
  A)
  Stipules done clear
  B)
  Scales done clear
  C)
  Bracts done clear
  D)
  Bracteols done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Leaf is
  A)
  Exogenous lateral outgrowth done clear
  B)
  Endogenous lateral outgrowth done clear
  C)
  Superficial dorsal outgrowth done clear
  D)
  Vascular lateral growth done clear
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• question_answer42)
  When petiole bears leaflets at its tip, it is a
  A)
  Simple leaf done clear
  B)
  Pinnate compound leaf done clear
  C)
  Palmate compound leaf done clear
  D)
  Isobilateral leaf done clear
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• question_answer43)
  Rachis is present in
  A)
  Pinnate compound leaf done clear
  B)
  Palmate compound leaf done clear
  C)
  Both correct done clear
  D)
  Both wrong done clear
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• question_answer44)
  The phyllotaxy in which two leaves arise from a bud at each node is
  A)
  Whorled done clear
  B)
  Alternate done clear
  C)
  Opposite done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer45)
  In Moringa (Drum stick), the leaves are
  A)
  Decompound done clear
  B)
  Unipinnate done clear
  C)
  Tripinnate done clear
  D)
  Palmate done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Arrangement of floral leaves in a floral bud is called [Pb. PMT 1997]
  A)
  Vernation done clear
  B)
  Prefoliation done clear
  C)
  Aestivation done clear
  D)
  Ptyxis done clear
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• question_answer47)
  Unifoliate compound leaf is found in
  A)
  Mango done clear
  B)
  Citrus done clear
  C)
  Asparagus done clear
  D)
  Pea done clear
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• question_answer48)
  The leaf of Mimosa pudica is
  A)
  Simple done clear
  B)
  Bifoliate done clear
  C)
  Bipinnate  done clear
  D)
  Trifoliate done clear
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• question_answer49)
  Unicostate venation is called as
  A)
  Palmate done clear
  B)
  Pinnate done clear
  C)
  Reticulate done clear
  D)
  Parallel done clear
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• question_answer50)
  A phyllotaxy with two or more leaves present on the same node is
  A)
  Opposite done clear
  B)
  Verticillate done clear
  C)
  Whorled done clear
  D)
  Cyclic done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Anisophylly is
  A)
  Different types of leaves on the same plant done clear
  B)
  Unequal sized opposite leaves done clear
  C)
  Presence of lobed and entire leaves done clear
  D)
  Leaves with unequal sized basal and terminal leaflets done clear
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• question_answer52)
  In spiral phyllotaxy, the number of leaves at each node is
  A)
  One done clear
  B)
  Two done clear
  C)
  Many done clear
  D)
  Three done clear
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• question_answer53)
  Phyllode is an adaptation to
  A)
  Heterophylly environment done clear
  B)
  Halophytic environment done clear
  C)
  Mesophytic environment done clear
  D)
  Xerophytic environment done clear
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• question_answer54)
  A unifoliate compound leaf can be differentiated from simple leaf in having
  A)
  Joint done clear
  B)
  Stalk done clear
  C)
  Unicostate reticulate venation done clear
  D)
  Multicostate reticulate venation done clear
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• question_answer55)
  In Calotropis the phyllotaxy is
  A)
  Alternate done clear
  B)
  Verticellate done clear
  C)
  Opposite and superposed done clear
  D)
  Opposite and decussate done clear
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• question_answer56)
  Leaf blade is spinous in case of [Manipal 2005]
  A)
  Nerium done clear
  B)
  Zizipus done clear
  C)
  Argemone done clear
  D)
  Cannabis done clear
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• question_answer57)
  Rachis is modified into a leafy structure called
  A)
  Phyllode done clear
  B)
  Ochrea done clear
  C)
  Phylloclade done clear
  D)
  Phyllome done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Where will you get spiny stipules for protection against grazing animals
  A)
  Zizyphus done clear
  B)
  Acacia done clear
  C)
  Capparis done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer59)
  In 3/8 alternate phyllotaxy (Called ostastichous)
  A)
  There are 8 leaves in 3 circles done clear
  B)
  3 leaves in 8 circles done clear
  C)
  There are 3 rows of leaves done clear
  D)
  There are 8 rows of leaves on three sided stem done clear
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• question_answer60)
  In 1/2 distichous phyllotaxy
  A)
  2nd leaf lies on 1st leaf at\[{{180}^{o}}\]angle done clear
  B)
  3rd leaf on 1st leaf at\[{{180}^{o}}\]angle done clear
  C)
  1st leaf lies exactly below 2nd leaf at 120° angle done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer61)
  Phyllodes are common among
  A)
  Malvaceae done clear
  B)
  Papilionatae done clear
  C)
  Mimosoideae done clear
  D)
  Solanaceae done clear
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• question_answer62)
  When leaves fall individually at different times it is called
  A)
  Caducous done clear
  B)
  Deciduous done clear
  C)
  Persistent done clear
  D)
  Abscission done clear
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• question_answer63)
  Interpetiolar stipules occur in
  A)
  Zizyphus done clear
  B)
  Ixora done clear
  C)
  Mangifera done clear
  D)
  Polygonum done clear
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• question_answer64)
  A unipinnate compound leaf can be differentiated from a branch having simple leaves by [CPMT 1984]
  A)
  Presence of terminal bud in compound leaf done clear
  B)
  Absence of veins in the leaflets done clear
  C)
  Presence of buds in the axils of leaflets done clear
  D)
  Presence of buds in the axils of leaves done clear
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• question_answer65)
  Presence of leaves of more than one shape is common in amphibious plants (Helophytes) like Limnophila. This is called
  A)
  Heterozygosity done clear
  B)
  Heterosis done clear
  C)
  Heterophylly done clear
  D)
  Phyllotaxy done clear
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• question_answer66)
  The arrangement and folding of each lamina without any relationship with other leaves in bud, is called [DPMT 1997]
  A)
  Ptyxis done clear
  B)
  Vernation done clear
  C)
  Aestivation done clear
  D)
  Phyllotaxy done clear
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• question_answer67)
  On the margins of leaves of a plant called Bryophyllum tiny plants grow complete with roots. These tiny plants fall of and continue to grow. This is a form of [NCERT 1975; AIEEE 2004]
  A)
  Hermophroditism done clear
  B)
  Vegetative reproduction done clear
  C)
  Sexual reproduction done clear
  D)
  Reproduction by fission done clear
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• question_answer68)
  In Banana, true stem is underground. The stem like structure outside soil is formed by
  A)
  Peduncle done clear
  B)
  Petiole of leaves done clear
  C)
  Leaf bases done clear
  D)
  Overlapping of leaves done clear
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• question_answer69)
  Leaves arising from an underground stem like bulb are called radical leaves. The leaves arise on nodes of stem branches are called
  A)
  Cauline done clear
  B)
  Ramal done clear
  C)
  Caducous done clear
  D)
  Deciduous done clear
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• question_answer70)
  The old bladders in Utricularia are useless as they contain used debris of insects. The insects are digested inside leaf bladders where digestive glands secrete digestive juice. These glands are
  A)
  One celled done clear
  B)
  Two celled done clear
  C)
  Three celled done clear
  D)
  Four celled done clear
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• question_answer71)
  In some plants like Cotton, Eucalyptus leaves change their shape. This helps to know the
  A)
  Physical conditions of the plant done clear
  B)
  Physiological maturity of plant done clear
  C)
  Adaptability of plant done clear
  D)
  Data insufficient to predict done clear
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• question_answer72)
  Leaves are changed into spines in xerophytic structures called [CPMT 1996; Kerala PMT 2004]
  A)
  Phyllode done clear
  B)
  Cladode done clear
  C)
  Phylloclade done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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• question_answer73)
  Pinnately parallel venation is found in [Tamil Nadu 2001]
  A)
  Canna done clear
  B)
  Grass done clear
  C)
  Zizyphus done clear
  D)
  Castor done clear
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• question_answer74)
  Ochreate stipules occur in leafy vegetable [APMEE 2002]
  A)
  Amaranthus done clear
  B)
  Mentha done clear
  C)
  Platanus done clear
  D)
  Rumex done clear
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• question_answer75)
  Spiral phyllotaxy in which sixth leaf lies above the first one after completing two circles is [APMEE 2002]
  A)
  Distichous done clear
  B)
  Tristichous done clear
  C)
  Pentastichous done clear
  D)
  Octastichous done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Match the columns (i) Acicular (1) Grass (ii) Linear (2) Nerium (iii) Lanceolate (3) Banana (iv) Oblong (4) Pine [AMU 2002]
  A)
  (i) 4 (ii) 1 (iii) 2 (iv) 3 done clear
  B)
  (i) 4  (ii) 1 (iii) 3 (iv) 2 done clear
  C)
  (i) 4  (ii) 2 (iii) 3 (iv) 1 done clear
  D)
  (i) 4  (ii) 3 (iii) 2 (iv) 1 done clear
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• question_answer77)
  Phyllode is found in [CET Chd. 2003]
  A)
  Clematis done clear
  B)
  Gloriosa done clear
  C)
  Acacia done clear
  D)
  Dischidia done clear
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• question_answer78)
  Parallel venation occurs in [CPMT 1988; BVP 2000; Tamil Nadu 2001; Orissa JEE 2005]
  A)
  Monocots done clear
  B)
  Dicots done clear
  C)
  All angiosperms done clear
  D)
  Ferns done clear
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• question_answer79)
  Bombax leaf is [Kerala CET 2000; Tamil Nadu 2001]
  A)
  Tripinnate done clear
  B)
  Unipinnate done clear
  C)
  Multifoliate done clear
  D)
  Quadrifoliate done clear
  E)
  Trifoliate done clear
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• question_answer80)
  Name the plant having reticulate venation [Wardha 2001; Tamil Nadu 2001]
  A)
  Musa done clear
  B)
  Mangifera done clear
  C)
  Oryza done clear
  D)
  Canna done clear
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• question_answer81)
  In Nepenthes the pitcher is modified  [Kerala CET 2001; Tamil Nadu 2001; CET Chd. 2003]
  A)
  Whole leaf done clear
  B)
  Leaf apex done clear
  C)
  Lamina done clear
  D)
  Petiole done clear
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• question_answer82)
  Thorn is a modified branch because [Kerala PMT 2004]
  A)
  It is hard, straight and pointed done clear
  B)
  It is a part of the plant done clear
  C)
  It arises in the axil of a leaf done clear
  D)
  It is a defensive organ done clear
  E)
  It arises from the leaf base done clear
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• question_answer83)
  In Opuntia the spines are modification of [Pb. PMT 2004]
  A)
  Leaf done clear
  B)
  Branch done clear
  C)
  Epidermis done clear
  D)
  Flower done clear
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• question_answer84)
  Leaf of which of the following plant shows circinate venation at young stage [MHCET 2004]
  A)
  Fern done clear
  B)
  Mango done clear
  C)
  Hydrilla done clear
  D)
  Funaria done clear
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• question_answer85)
  Isobilateral leaf is found in [BVP 2001]
  A)
  Dicots done clear
  B)
  Monocots done clear
  C)
  Hydrophytes done clear
  D)
  Xerophytes done clear
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• question_answer86)
  Leaves are situated on [AFMC 2003, CBSE PMT 2005]
  A)
  Nodes done clear
  B)
  Internodes done clear
  C)
  Tip done clear
  D)
  None of these done clear
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• question_answer87)
  The leaves the Utricularia plant are modified into [J & K CET 2005]
  A)
  Hooks done clear
  B)
  Tendrils done clear
  C)
  Bladders done clear
  D)
  Pitchers done clear
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• question_answer88)
  The reticulate venation is commonly found in the leaves of  [J & K CET 2005]
  A)
  Monocot plants done clear
  B)
  Dicot plants done clear
  C)
  Bryophytes done clear
  D)
  Thallophytes done clear
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• question_answer89)
  Identify in order, the plants showing alternate, opposite and whorlled phyllotaxy [Kerala PMT 2005]
  A)
  China rose, Calotropis, Nerium done clear
  B)
  China rose, Nerium, Calotropis done clear
  C)
  Nerium, China rose, Calotropis done clear
  D)
  Nerium, Calotropis, China rose done clear
  E)
  Calotropis, Nerium, China rose done clear
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