Target DPP Test

1.

In cymose type of inflorescence:
(1) Main axis continues to grow and the flowers are borne in acropetal succession.
(2) Main axis continues to grow and the flowers are borne in basipetal succession.
(3) Growth is limited and the flowers are borne in basipetal succession.
(4) Growth is limited and the flowers are borne in acropetal succession.

2.

In racemose type of branching:
1. Branches continue to grow indefinitely and give off further branches laterally in a basipetal order
2. Branches continue to grow indefinitely and give off further branches laterally in an acropetal order
3. Branches stop growing after some time and give off further branches laterally in a basipetal order
4. Branches stop growing after some time and give off further branches laterally in an acropetal order

3.

Which of the following combinations is false?
1. Apocarpous - Carpels free - Lotus, Rose
2. Syncarpous - Carpels fused - Mustard, tomato
3. Placenta - arrangement of ovules within ovary
4. Arrangement of ovules within ovary - ovulation

4.

Inflorescence is racemose in
1. Sovabean
2. Brinjal
3. Tulip
4. Aloe

5.

Cymose inflorescence is identified by:
1. Basipetal arrangement of flowers on the main axis (peduncle)
2. The limited growth of the main axis as main axis terminates in a flower
3. Both (1) and (2)
4. Presence of sessile flower

6.

Which of the following is a characteristic of flower?

(1) Internodes do not elongate
(2) Axis gets condensed
(3) Shoot apical meristem changes to floral meristem
(4) All of these

7.

Inflorescence is

(1) Arrangement of leaves over stem
(2) Arrangement of flower over floral axis
(3) Arrangement of flower over pedicel
(4) Arrangement of leaves over nodes

8.

The types of inflorescence are - Racemose and Cymose.
What is the basis of such classification?

1. The growth of pedicel
2. The growth of thalamus
3. The growth of main axis
4. The growth of leaves

9.

If the main axis continues to grow, such inflorescence is called as

(1) Racemose
(2) Cymose
(3) Solitary
(4) Hypanthodium

10.

Which of the following does not match with Racemose inflorescence?

(1) Flowers are borne in acropetal succession
(2) Flowers are borne laterally
(3) The main axis continues to grow
(4) The main axis shows limited growth

11.

Match each item in Column I with one in Column II and select the correct option from the codes given below:

	COLUMN I [Phyllotaxy]		COLUMN II [Example]
A.	Alternate	a.	China rose
B.	Opposite	b.	Calotropis
C.	Whorled	c.	Alstonia

Codes:

	A	B	C
1.	a	b	c
2.	a	c	b
3.	b	a	c
4.	c	b	a

12.

Identify the correct statements amongst the following:

I:	When a shoot tip transforms into a flower, it is always solitary
II:	In racemose inflorescence, the main axis continues to grow and flowers are borne in basipetal order
III:	In cymose inflorescence, the main axis terminates in a flower and flowers are borne in basipetal order

1.	Only I	2.	Only I and II
3.	Only I and III	4.	Only II and III

13.

Select incorrect statement with respect to racemose inflorescence
1. The main axis continues to grow
2. Peduncle bears flowers in basipetal/centrifugal manner
3. The main axis is not terminated into flower
4. It is an indeterminate inflorescence

14.

Choose the incorrect statement with respect to racemose inflorescence
1. Acropetally arranged flowers
2. Growing point or shoot apex is consumed
3. Centripetal anthesis
4. Flowers may be unisexual or bisexual

15.

In a racemose inflorescence the flowers
1. Are only pistillate
2. Open centrifugally
3. Are arranged basipetally
4. Are arranged acropetally

16.

The stems have unlimited growth when the branching is of
1. Uniparous cymose type
2. Biparous cymose type
3. Multiparous cymose type
4. Racemose type

17.

Cymose inflorescence is present in
(1) Solanum
(2) Sesbania
(3) Trifolium
(4) Brassica
ससीमाक्षी पुष्पक्रम.............. में उपस्थित होता है।
(1) सोलेनम
(2) सेस्बेनिया
(3) ट्राइफोलियम
(4) सरसों

18.

The inflorescence shown in the given picture can be of:

1.	Mustard	2.	Onion
3.	Soybean	4.	Radish

19.

Match each item in Column I with one in Column II and select the correct option from the codes given below:

	COLUMN I [Phyllotaxy]		COLUMN II [Example]
A.	Alternate	a.	China rose
B.	Opposite	b.	Calotropis
C.	Whorled	c.	Alstonia

Codes

	A	B	C
1.	a	b	c
2.	a	c	b
3.	b	a	c
4.	c	b	a

20. In which of the following plants, the flowers are epigynous and the position of ovary is described as inferior?

1.	Mustard	2.	Rose
3.	China rose	4.	Ray florets of sunflower

21. Consider the two statements:

Statement I:	In racemose type of inflorescence, the main axis terminates in a flower, hence is limited in growth and the flowers are borne in a basipetal order.
Statement II:	In cymose type of inflorescence, the main axis continues to grow and the flowers are borne laterally in an acropetal succession.

1. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
3. Statement I and Statement II are correct
4. Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

22. Match List-I with List-II

	List-I		List-II
(a)	Imbricate	(i)	Calotropis
(b)	Valvate	(ii)	Cassia
(c)	Vexillary	(iii)	Cotton
(d)	Twisted	(iv)	Bean

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

	(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)
1.	(ii)	(i)	(iii)	(iv)
2.	(ii)	(i)	(iv)	(iii)
3.	(ii)	(iv)	(iii)	(i)
4.	(i)	(iii)	(iv)	(ii)

23. In a cymose inflorescence, the main axis:

1.	has unlimited growth
2.	bears a solitary flower
3.	has unlimited growth but lateral branches end in flowers
4.	terminates in a flower

24. Identify the correct statements regarding the inflorescence shown in the given picture:

Statement I: It is a racemose inflorescence.
Statement II: The flowers are borne in a basipetal order.
1. Only Statement I
2. Only Statement II
3. Both Statement I and Statement II
4. Neither Statement I nor Statement II

25. Study the given diagram and select the correct statements:

I:	It is racemose inflorescence.
II:	A is older flower and B is younger flower.

1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect

26. Select the plant that is characterized with the presence of
A. Monadelphous stamen
B. Axile placentation
C. Alternate phyllotaxy
D. Superior ovary
E. Twisted aestivation
1. Pea
2. Argemone
3. China rose
4. Mustard

27. What will happen if the main axis of the shoot terminates into a flower?
1. Solitary flower will be produced
2. Flowers will be arranged in acropetal succession
3. Flowers arrangement would be racemose
4. The older flowers would be at the base

28. The type of placentation shown in the given figure is seen in:

1.	Sunflower and Marigold	2.	Mustard and Argemone
3.	Dianthus and Primrose	4.	Tomato and Lemon

29. Study the Assertion statement followed by the Reason statement given below:

Assertion (A):	In cymose type of inflorescence, the growth of the main axis is limited.
Reason (R):	In cymose type of inflorescence, the main axis terminates in a flower.

1.	(A) is True but (R) is False.
2.	Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
3.	Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
4.	(A) is False but (R) is True.

30. All statements regarding the features of racemose and cymose inflorescence are correct except:

1.	In racemose inflorescence, the flowers are borne in an acropetal order
2.	In cymose inflorescence, the floral main axis continues to grow throughout the life
3.	In racemose inflorescence the floral main axis continues to grow
4.	In cymose inflorescence, the flowers are borne in a basipetal order

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