Match the terms in Column-I with their correct description in Column-II and select the correct match from the codes given:

Column-I Column-II
A. Protonema P. The first stage in development of the gametophyte in mosses.
B. Prothallus Q. The photosynthetic gametophyte in ferns.
C. Seta R. In bryophytes, the stalk that supports the capsule, if present.
D. Stipe S. The stem-like part of the thallus of brown algae such as kelp.
Codes
A B C D
1. P Q R S
2. Q P R S
3. P Q S R
4. Q P S R
Subtopic:  Pheophyceae: Brown Algae | Bryophytes | Pteridophytes |
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Which one of the following is a correct statement?
1. Pteridophyte gametophyte has a protonemal and leafy stage
2. In gymnosperms, female gametophyte is free-living
3. Antheridiophores and archegoniophores are present in pteridophytes
4. Origin of seed habit can be traced in pteridophytes

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Consider the following four statements whether they are correct or wrong,
(A) The sporophyte in liverworts is more elaborate than that in mosses.
(B) Salvinia is heterosporous.
(C) The life-cycle in all seed-bearing plants is diplontic.
(D) In Pinus, male and female cones are borne on different trees.
The two wrong statements together are

1. (A) and (C) 2. (A) and (D)
3. (B) and (C) 4. (A) and (B)
Subtopic:  Pteridophytes |
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Regarding pteridophytes:
I: They are the first terrestrial plants to possess true vascular tissue
II: Main plant is sporophyte
III: Water is required for transfer of antherozoids
1. Only II is incorrect
2. Only I is correct
3. I and II are incorrect
4. I, II and III are correct
Subtopic:  Pteridophytes |
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Regarding pteridophytes:
I: Evolutionarily, they are the first terrestrial plants to possess flowers.
II: The dominant phase in the life cycle is the gametophytic plant body. 
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Pteridophytes |
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Pteridophytes are considered important in the plant kingdom because they were the first plants to:
1. Develop seeds
2. Form flowers
3. Develop vascular tissue Form flowers
4. Produce fruits
Subtopic:  Pteridophytes |
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Match each item in Column I with one in Column II and choose the correct option from the codes given below:
Column I Column II
A. Psilopsida P. Selanginella
B. Lycopsida Q. Adiantum
C. Sphenopsida R. Equisetum
D. Pteropsida S. Psilotum
 
A B C D
1. Q S P
2. P R Q
3. S Q R
4. R P S
Subtopic:  Pteridophytes |
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