X Y

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(a) It is generative cell it is vegetative
1. Identify the incorrect statement – cell of of pollen grain. pollen grain.
(a) Production of hybrid seeds is costly.
(b) It gives rise two male Help in
(b) Hybrid seeds have to be produced every
development gametes by mitosis
year.
pollen tube
(c) Hybrid seeds are too expensive
(c) It has irregulary It is spindle
for the farmers
shaped shaped nucleus dense cytoplasm
(d) If seeds collected from hybrids are
(d) Both (a) and (b) are correct
kept for many years and then sown, the
progeny plants still maintain the hybrid
characters. 6. Assertion: Pollen tables is used as a food
supplement.
Reason: Pollen grains are rich in nutrient.
2. Assertion: Pollen grains are well (a) Both the assertion and the reason are
preserved as fossils.
true and the reason is a correct explanation
Reason: Pollen posses sporopollenin.
of the assertion.
(a) Both the assertion and the reason are
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true
true and the reason is a correct explanation
but the reason is not a correct explanation
of the assertion.
of the assertion.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true
(c) The assertion is true but the reason is
but the reason is not a correct explanation
false.
of the assertion.
(d) Both the assertion and reason are false.
(c) The assertion is true but the reason is
false.
(d) Both the assertion and reason are false. 7. How many [Link]/are not incorrect
w.r.t. microsporophyll.
i. The long and slender stalk called the
3. Which of the following cannot be observed filament.
in the anther which is ready for dehiscence
ii. The proximal end of the filament is attached
(1) Connective
to the anther.
(2) Sporogenous tissue
iii. Often a transverse groove runs length wise
(3) Pollen grains
separating theca.
(4) epidermis iV. Intine i is thick and continuous layer made
up of cellulose and pectin
4. Identify incorrect statements from (1) zero
the following and select the correct (2) one
option. (3) two
i. Edible portion in apple is thalamus. (4) three
ii. Denturation of enzymes may results in loss
of vaibility of seeds.
iii. Seedless fruits in grapes are formed due to 8. Assertion: Coconut water is a
cellular endosperm.
double fertilisation.
iv. Perisperm differs from endosperm in Reason: White kernel of coconut is a free
being hapolid tissue. nuclear endosperm.
(1) i and iii (a) Both the assertion and the reason are
(2) i and ii true and the reason is a correct explanation
(3) i and iv of the assertion.
(4) iii and iv (b) Both the assertion and reason are true
but the reason is not a correct explanation
of the assertion.
5. Observe the given figure of two cells of (c) The assertion is true but the reason is
pollen grain and select the appropriate option false.
which describes function of 'X' and 'Y' (d) Both the assertion and reason are false.
correctly.
9. Find incorrect statement w.r.t to
given diagram
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 (A) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4

14. Assertion: Most of the zygote divides

only after certain amount of endosperm is
formed. Reason: This is an adaptation to
provide assumed nutrition to the developing
embryo.
(1)A is funicle
(a) Both the assertion and the reason are
(2) Below the B is a small pore
true and the reason is a correct explanation
called the micropyle.
of the assertion.
(3) In many citrus and mango varieties
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true
some cells of X Start, dividing, protrude
but the reason is not a correct explanation
into embryosac and develop into the
of the assertion.
embryos
(c) The assertion is true but the reason is
(4)Y is haploid structure
false.
(d) Both the assertion and reason are false.
10. Select correct statements w.r.t anther
wall layers
a. Middle layer is ephemeral 15. Pollen-pistil Interaction
b. Fibrous bands are absent in endothecium (a) is. a static process
c. Tapetal cells nourish the developing (b) is a chemical dialogue between
pollen grains. pollen grains and the pistil
d. Tapetal cells have low DNA content. (c) Occurs in all seeded plants
(a)All a, b, c and d (d) Both (b) and (c)
(b) Only a and c 16. Which one is incorrect [Link].
(c) Only b and c double fertilization
(d) Only a, b and c (a) Syngamy and triple fusion occurs in
11. Which of the given type of pollination is embryo sac
genetically similar to autogamy but (b) It is unique to angiosperms
requiers pollinating agents (c) Triple fusion is true fertilization step
(a) Geftonogamy (d) Discovered by nawaschin in
(b) Xeogamy Liffum and Fritillaria
(c) Cleistogamy
(d) Self pollination. 17. Read the following statement & choose
the correct option
12. Which one is odd w.r.t wind pollination- A. Apomixis is a form of asexual reproduction
(1) Bamboo that mimics sexual reproduction.
(2) Sugarcane B. In adventive embryony embryo sac arises
(3) Sea grass from megaspore mother cell of nucellar cell
(4) Maize which has a dipolid egg.
(a) Both are correct
(b) Both are incorrect
13. How many word is/are incorrect for (c) Only A is correct
given diagram of monocot embryo (d) Only B is correct

18. Identify 'p', 'q' and 'r' in the giver

statements by selecting the correct option.
i. The basal bulged part of the pistil is the 'D'.
ii. The elongated slender part beneath the
stigma is called 'q’.
iii. 'r' arise from the placenta which is located
inside the locule.
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q r
(1) Ovule Style Ovary
(2) Style Funicle Megasporangi
a
(3) Ovary Style Ovule
(4) Pistil Micropyle Femal

19. Self incompatibillity does not allow (a) B,C, D and A

(a)Autogamy (b) B,D,A and C
(b) Xenogamy (c) A,C, B and D
(c) Geitonogamy (d) B, A,D and C
(d) Both (a) and (c)
24. (A) One of the most resistant organic
material known.
20. Assertion: Embryos of (B) Can withstand high temperature and
monocotyledons posses only one strong acids &alkali.
cotyledon. (C) No enzyme, that can degrade, is so far
Reason: In the grass family the cotyledon known.
is called scutellum. (D) Derived from lipids: (carotenoids by
(a) Both the assertion and the reason are oxidative polymerization)
true and the reason is a correct explanation Points above are most relevant for which of
of the assertion. the following-
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true (A) Lignin
but the reason is not a correct explanation
(B) Chitin
of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true but the reason is
(C) Anthocyanin
false. (D) Sporopollenin
(d) Both the assertion and reason are false.
25. Assertion: Pollen bank can be formed for
21. Male gamete x egg  Zygote crop breeding programmes.
Reason: Pollen grain of many species can be
(n) (n) (A) (2n)
What is/are true for A ? stored for year in liquid nitrogen (—196°C)
a. Occur in embryo sac (a) Both the assertion and the reason are
b. Seen in flowering plants only true and the reason is a correct explanation
c. Syngamy of the assertion.
d. Triple fusion (b) Both the assertion and reason are true
(1)a and but the reason is not a correct explanation
d (2)a of the assertion.
and c (c) The assertion is true but the reason is
(3)a and false.
b (4)only (d) Both the assertion and reason are false.
c
26. A typical Anther shows –
A. Two lobes with four subIobes
22. The innermost layer of anther is
B. Dithecous
tapetum whose function is.
C. All cells in a given microsporangium
(a) Dehiscence
functions as potential megaspore mother cell.
(b) Mechanical support
D. Thousands of microspores are produced
(c) Nutrition
per microsporangium. Out of these
(d) Protection
statements –
(a) C is incorrect
23. Arrange the following stages of (b) Only A and B are correct
microspore dévelopement into pollen grain, (c) C and D are incorrect
in correct sequence - (d)A, B, C and D are correct

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27. Assertion: Water pollinated species (a) is involved in microsporogenesis
have mucilaginous covering on pollen (b) will form haploid endosperm after
grains. fertilisation.
Reason: Mucilage covering protect pollen (c) is reduced gametophyte of angiosperm.
grain from wetting. (d) is coenocytic.
(a) Both the assertion and the reason are
true and the reason is a correct explanation
of the assertion. 31. Assertion: Majority of flowering plant
have bisexual flower still they show cross
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true
pollination. Reason: Continued self-pollination
but the reason is not a correct explanation
results in inbreeding depression.
of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true but the reason is (a) Both the assertion and the reason are
false. true and the reason is a correct explanation
(d) Both the assertion and reason are false. of the assertion.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true
but the reason is not a correct explanation
28.(A) and (B) represent – of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true but the reason is
false.
(d) Both the assertion and reason are false.

32. How many of the following are incorrect-

(A) The placenta is located inside the ovarian
cavity
(B) The number of ovules in an ovary may be
one (orchid) to many (paddy)
(C) Five stigma are found in hibiscus flower
(a)A. Female flower of Hydrilla (D) Michelia Gynoecium is multicarpellary
B. Male flower of Hydrilla apocarpous
(b) A. Male flower of (E) The basal bulged part of the pistill is
Hydrilla termed as Ovary
B. Female flower of Hydrilla (F) Gynoecium is monocarpellary in papaver.
(c)A. Female flower of Vallisneria (a) 0
B. Male flower of Vallisneria (b) 1
(d) A. Male flower of
Vallisneria (c)2
B. Female flower of Vallisneria (d) 3

29. Pollen tube, after reaching the Ovals 33. Select the mismatched pair –
does not show following event – (1) Microsporangium - Pollen sac
(a) Enters the ovule through the micropyle (2) Megasporangium - Ovule
(b) May enter the ovule through the chalaza (3) Pollen grain - Male gamete
(c) Enters embryo sac through (4) Embryo sac - Female gametophyte
micropylar end only
(d) Chemotactic movement of pollen tube 34. Viability of pollen grain depends on –
towards synergid (a) Genetic constitution of F plant
(b)Temperature
30. Structure given – (c) Humidity
(d) More than one option is correct

35. Central cell of Embryo sac is

characterised with –
(1) Fusion of three nuclei
(2) Binucleated condition

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(4) More than one option is correct

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36. In following diagram to produce the 40. Select the incorrect statement from the
fruit without B which process can be apply following about pollination in sea grasses –
– (1) In some species of sea grasses, pollen
grains are long ribbon like
(2) In sea grasses, female flowers floats on
water and pollen grains are released inside
the flower
(3) In sea grasses, pollen grains are carried
(a) Parthenogeness
(b) Parthenocar
py (c)Apomixis
(d) More than one option is correct

37. Among following –

A. Gametogenesis
B. Gamete transfer
C. Growth of pollen tube
D. Syngamy
E. Embryogenesis
The correct sequence for
perfertilization events are –
(1) A and B
(2)A, B and
C (3)B, C
and D
(4) A, B and D

38. If there are 1280 microspores in

a tetrasporangiate anther, how
many
microspore mother cells were there in its each
pollen chamber
(a)80
(b) 160
(c)240
(d)
1280

39. Select incorrect statement -

(1)At maturity, a typical angiospermic
embryosaci is 7-celled and 8-nucleated
(2) Polar nuclei are situated below
the egg apparatus ir the large
central cell
(3) In embryosac of Polygonum, egg
apparatus consists of two synergids and
one egg cell .
(4)The antipodals have special cellular
thickenings at the micropylar tip called
filiform apparatus, which play ar important
role in guiding the pollen tube into the
synergid

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passively inside the water, reaches explanation of the assertion.
stigma and the pollination occurs (c) The assertion is true but the reason is
(4) In sea grasses, female flowers false.
remain submerged in water and (d) Both the assertion and reason are false.
pollen grains are released inside
the water

41. A total of 168 pollen grains with 14

chromosomes in each pollen grain are
released from a mature
microsporamgium.
Mention the correct ratio of pollen mother
cells, generative cells, vegetative cells and
male gametes Produced by the
sporangium – (a) [Link]
(b)[Link]
(c) [Link]
(d) [Link]

42. If the haploid number in a flowering

plants iS 14. What will be the number of
chromosomes i in integuments,
antipodal calls, embryo, endosperm
and nucellus respectively –
(1) 14, 28, 7, 42, 21:
(b) 7, 14, 42. 28, 14
(3) 28, 14, 28, 42, 28
(4) 28, 42 14 28 14

43. Which of the following statements

is wrong –
(a) In commelina, seed-set is assured
even in the absence of pollinators
(b)Transfer of pollen grains from anther
of a plant to stigma of other plant of
same species is xenogamy
(c) Pollen-pistil interaction is
mediated by chemicals
(d) Pollen-pistil recognition is always
followed by inhibition of pollen
germination

44. Assertion: Endosperm

development occurs before embryo
development
Reason: Cells of endosperm are filled
with reserve food material and act as
source of nutrition for developing
embryo.
(a) Both the assertion and the reason are
true and the reason is a correct
explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both the assertion and reason are true
but the reason is not a correct
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 48. Which of the following pair is not correctly
45. Find the incorrect statement for apomixis match –
(a) Formation of diploid egg cell (a) Endospermic seed — Castor
without reductional division (b) Non-endospermic seed - Bean
(b) Embryo can be develop from nucellar (c) Drupe fruit —- Coconut
cells (d) Syncarpous ---Lotus
(c) It allow hybrid seed to maintain the
parental characters 49. Given plant organ is not concerned with –
(d) Plant other than Asteraceae and
grasses generally show apomictic
process
46. The role of triple fusion in angiosperms is
to produce
(a) Cotyledons
(b) PEN
(c) Endocarp ,
(d) Seed

47. Find the A, B and C In given diagram - (a) Microsporogenesis - formation of

micospore
(b) In-situ Precocious germination .-
(c) Site of action/origin of male activity
(d) Ephemeral endothecium

50. The functional megaspore undergoes

division to form mature embryo sac.
(a) 2 meiotic
(b) 3 mitotic
(a)A-shoot apical, B-endosperm, C-
(c) 2 mitotic
Hypocotyl
(d) 3 meioti
(b)A-endosperm, B-cotyledon, C-epicotyl
(c)A-cotyledon, B-endosperm, C-root apical
(c) A-shoot apical meristem, B-endosperm,
C-root tip

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