BOTANY 2005
1. Study the following list :
List – I List – II
A. Hatch and Slack I. Electron microscope
B. Theophrastus II. Citric acid cycle
C. Knoll and Ruska III. Micrographia
D. Robert Hooke IV.C4 Pathway
V. Historia plantarum
The correct match is :
A B C D
(1) IV V I III
(2) IV V I II
(3) II IV V III
(4 ) II III IV I
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2. Identify the correct of the following four zones in the root from spex to base (Deleted)
I. Mineral absorption zone
II. Meristematic zone
III. Maturation zone
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IV. Water absorption zone
The correct order is
(1) II, I, IV, III (2) IV, III, II, I (3) II, IV, I, III (4) I, II, IV, III
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3. The underground stem that has contractile roots is :
(1) Rhizome (2) Corm (3) Stem tuber (4) Bulb
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4. A compound leaf which appears as simple leaf due to the suppression of one or two leaflets is found in
one of the following plants :
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1) Hardwickia 2) Parkinsonia (3) Coriandrum (4) Citrus
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5. Study the following lists :
List -I List – II
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A. Gall flowers I. Spikelet
B. Involucre II. Hypanthodium
C. Spathe III. Cyathium
D. Lemma IV. Spadix
The correct match is :
A B C D
(1) II IV V III
(2) III IV II V
(3) II III V I
(4). III IV II I
6. Identify the wrong expression from the following statements :
(1) A plant that-bears male, female and bisexual flowers is polygamous
(2) An actinomorphic flower can be dissected into equal halves from any plane
(3) Superior ovary is found' in hypogynous flowers
(4) That side of the flower towards the bract is called the posterior side
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Study the following Lists :
List – I List – II
A. Tridax I. Synadrow'
B. Dolichos II. Monadeiphous
C. Ceiba III. Syngenesious
D. Cucurbita IV. Polyadelphous
V. Diadelphous
The correct match is :
A B C D
(1) IV V II I
(2) III V I IV
(3) V III IV II
(4) III V IV I
8. Which one of the following is not a correct explanation of cross pollination?
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(1) The pollen grains are transferred from one flower to another flower situated on the same plant
(2) The pollen grains are transferred from one flower to another flower, of another plant of the same
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(3) The pollen grains of male flowers are transferred to the stigma of the female flowers
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(4) The pollen grains of 0I1e flower are transferred to the stigma of the same flower
9. Fibrous thickenings of hygroscopic nature are found in this part of the anther wall :
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(1) Epidermis (2) Endothecium . (3) Middle layers (4) Tapetum
10 In which of the following types of fruits, dorsiventral dehiscence takes palce?
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1. Legume II. Follicle III. Siliqua . IV. Capsule
The correct combination is :
(1) I and III (2) I and II (3) II and III (4) II and IV
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11. Assertion (A) The scientific name Malus malus is illegitimate.
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Reason (R) : It is a tautonyim
The correct answer is :
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(1) Both A and R are true R is the correct explanation of A
(2) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(3) A is true but R is false
(4) A is false but R is true
12. In a flower there are five unequal petals. The posterior petal is the largest. The two anterior petals are
partially fused to form a boat shaped structure. The two lateral petals are smaller than the posterior petal.
Which one of the following characters is not associated with such a flower.
(1) The aestivation of the petals is descendingly imbricate
(2) The odd sepal is anterior
(3) The pollination is by piston mechanism
(4) The number of carpels is many
13. Stydy the following Lists :
List– I List – II
A. Solanaceae I. Launea
B. Malvaceae II. Pongamia
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C. Fabaceae III. Petunia
D. Asteraceae IV. Withania
V. Thespesia
The correct match is :
A B C D
1) III IV I II
2) II V II V
3) IV V II I
4) V II III IV
14. Which one of the following is used for external application in the cure of leprosy?
(1) Rice bran oil (2) Neem seed oil
(3) Cotton seed oil (4) Groundnut seed oil
15. Study the following lists:
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List – I List – II
(Taxon) (Number of chromosomes in the endosperm cells)
A. Pisum sativum
B. Oryza sativa
I. 72
II. 24
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C. Nicotiana tobacum III. 60
D. Allium cepa IV. 36
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A B C D
(1) V IV I II
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(2) II V III I
(3) I II V IV
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(4) IV I II V
16. Arrange the following events of meiosis in the correct sequence :
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I. Terminalization II. Crossing over
III. Synapsis IV. Disjunction of genomes
The correct sequences :
(1) IV, III, II, I (2) III, II, I, IV (3) II, I, IV, III (4) I, IV, III, II
17. Study the following tables
Tissue Structural feature Function
I. Collenchyma Cell walls with high Photosynthesis in young stems
water content
II.Parenchyma Suberised cell walls Storage of food
III.Sclerenchyma Lignified cells walls Mechanical strength
IV Digestive glands Dense cytoplasm Breaking the substrate without water
The correct combination is :
(1) I and II (2) II and III (3) I and IV (4) I and III
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18. Assertion (A) : All the endodermal cells of the root do not contain casparian thickenings on their radial
and transverse walls.
Reason (R) : Passage cells are found in the root endodermis.
(1) Both A and R are true R is the correct explanation of A
(2) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(3) A is true but R is false
(4) A is false but R is true
19. Identify the correct order of the components with reference to their arrangement from outerside to
innerside in a woody dicot stem
I. Secondary cortex II. Autumn wood
III. Secondary phloem IV. Phellem
The correct order is :
(1) II, Ill, I, IV (2) Ill, IV, II, I
(3) IV, I, Ill, II (4) I, II, IV, III
20. Which pair of the following plants represent, the condition of modification of stipules into spines?
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(1) Euphorbia and Ziziphus (2) Citrus and Euphorbia
(3) Ziziphus and Bougainvillea (4) Bougainvillea dn Citrus
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Assertion (A) : In spirogyra some cells in one of the two filament become empty after conjugation.
Reason (R) : The aplanogametes from the cells of one filament pass through the conjugation tubes into the
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cells of the other filament.
(1) Both A and R are true R is the correct explanation of A
(2) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
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(3) A is true but R is false
(4) A is false but R is true
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22. What are the successive structures formed in course of sexual reproduction of Rhizopus ?
(1) Zygospore, progametangium, gametangium, Zygophore
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(2) Progametangium, Zygophore, Gametangium, Zygospore.
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(3) Progametangium, Gametangium, Zygospore, Zygophore
(4) Zygophore, Progametangium, Gametangium, Zygospore
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23. Choose the correct statement :
(1) Apophysis is the basal fertile part of the capsule in Funaria
(2) Apophysis is the apical sterile part of the microsporophyll in Cycas
(3) Apospory is the development of sporophyte from vegetative' cells of the gametophyte
(4) Apogamy is the development of gametophyte from the vegetative cells of the sporophyte
24. Study the following lists :
List – I List – II
A. Pteris-Spermatozoids I. Zooldogamy
B. Cycas-male gametes II. Malle acid
C. Funarla-Antherozlds III. Oogamy
D. Splrogyra-Aplanogametes IV. Sucrose
V. Physiological anisogamy
A B C D
(1) I V IV III
(2) III II IV V
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(3) II V IV I
(4) II I IV V
25. Study the following lists :
List – I List – II
(Plant part) (Number of sets of chromosomes)
A. Sarcotesta of Cycas I. Haploid
B. Aposporous gametophores of Funaria II. Diploid
C. Azyospore of Rhizopus III. Diploid
D. Hypostomium of pteris IV. Haploid
V. Diploid
A B C D
(1) V III IV II
(2) I IV II V
(3) V I II III
(4 ) II IV III I
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26. Which of the following protects the bacteria from the enzymes present in the external medium?
(1) Slime layer (2) S-layer (3) Flagella (4) Cell wall
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27. Identify the correct pair that shows the double stranded RNA among the following:
(1) Cauliflower mosaic virus, Dahlia mosaic virus
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(2) Poliovirus and wound tumour virus
(3) Wound tumour virus and Reovirus
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(4) Tobacco mosaic virus and Reovirus
28. The asexual spores formed by colletotrichum falcatum, Spacelotheca sorghi and Rhizopus stolonifera are:
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(1) Many celled (2) One celled
(3) Pyriform in shape (4) Rod shaped
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29. The sexual stage of pathogens of Blast of Rice and Red rot of sugarcane are named respectively as :
(1) Magneporthe grisea and colletotrichum falcatum
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(2) Colletotrichum falcatum and Pyricularia oryzae
(3) Glomerella tucumanensis and Magneporthe grisea
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(4) Magneporthe grisea and Glomerella tucumanensis
30. Study the following lists :
List – I List – II
A. Mutation breeding I. Laborious and expensive process to obtain gene variation
B. Selection II. Hybrid vigour can be maintained for several generations
C. Hybridization III. Simplest and easiest method of plant improvement
D. Introduction IV. Oldest breeding method
V. Quick method to obtain gene variation
The correct match is :
A B C D
(1) V IV I II
(2) V IV I III
(3) IV II III I
(4 ) I II IV V
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31. How many genomes are present in 'Sugandha' variety of vetivar grass?
(1) 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 (4) 6
32. The fruiting body formed from a filamentous heterotrophic· organism which is known for its nutritive
value for the humanity:
(1) Cremocarp (2) Acervulus (3) Basidiocarp (4) Akinite
33. The fragments of DNA formed after treatment with endonucleases are separated by this technique :
(1) Polymerase chain reaction (2) Southern blotting
(3) Electrophoresis (4) Colony hybridization
34. Which one of the following forms of soil water can be readily absorbed by the roots?
( 1) Capillary water (2) Hygroscopic water
(3) Run away water (4) Gravitational water
35. Identify the correct statements from the following :
I) Accumulation of K+ ions in the guard cells does not require energy
II. A high pH favours stomatal opening
III. Movement of chloride ions into the guard cells is in response to the electrical differential created by
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K+ ions
IV. With the entry of several K+ ions and chloride ions, the water potential of guard cells increases
The correct combination is :
(1) 1 and III (2) I and II
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(3) II and III (4) III and IV
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36. The values osmotic potential (n) and pressure potential 'p' of cells A,B, C and D are given below :
π ρ
Cell A -1.0 0.5
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Cell B - 0.6 0.3
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Cell C -1.2 0.6
Cell D - 0.8 0.4
Identify the correct sequence that shows the path of movement of water from among the following:
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(1) D→C→A→B 2) B→D→A→C (3) B→C→D→A 4) C→B→A→D
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37. Identify the correct sequence of enzymes given below with participate in the regeneration phase of Calvin
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cycle:
I. Ribulose-5-phosphate epimerase
II. Ribylose-5-phosphate kinase
III. Transketolase
IV. Triose phosphate isomerase
The correct sequence is
(1) IV, I, III, II (2) III, II, IV, I (3) IV, III, I, II (4) II, I, IV, III
38. In which one of the following reactions, substrate level phosphorylation does not occur?
(1) 1, 3 biophosphoglyceric acid → 3 phosphoglyceric acid
(2) Glucose-6-phosphate → Fructose-6- phosphate
(3) Succinyl CoA → Succinic acid
(4) Phosphoenol pyruvic acid → Pyruvic acid
39. Nostoc fixes dinitrogen in symbiotic association with the following :
I. Alnus II. Gunnera III. Anthoceros IV. Casuarina
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The correct combination is :
(1) I and II (2) II and III (3) I and III (4) I and IV
40. In tissue culture, which one of the following pairs of substances are used to induce shoot formation and
root formation respectively during organogenesis :
(1) Hydrogen peroxide and chlorine (2) Auxins and cytokinins
(3) Cytokinins and Auxins (4) Ethylene and Abscisic acid
ANSWERS
(1) 1 (2) Del (3)2 (4) 4 (5) 3
(6) 4 (7) 4 (8) 4 (9) 2 (10) 1
(11) 1 (12) 4 (13) 3 (14) 2 (15) 1
(16) 2 (17) 4 (18) 4 (19) 3 (20) 1
(21) 1 (22) 4 (23) 2 (24) 4 (25) 1
(26) 2 (27) 3 (28) 2 (29) 4 (30) 2
(31) 3 (32) 3 (33) 3 (34) 1 (35) 3
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(36) 2 (37) 3 (38) 2 (39) 2 (40) 3
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