Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

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1.

Grass contains adventitious roots.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
2.

Which among the following is incorrect about adventitious root system?

A. Adventitious roots when buried in soil grows into new roots
B. These roots provide additional anchoring to a plant
C. These are the roots that grow from parts that are other than the radicle
D. Adventitious roots are present in Turnip
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

Which among the following is incorrect about root system in carrot?

A. In carrot, roots are edible
B. They adopt fibrous root system
C. Turnip and beetroot also adopt the same type of root system
D. In this root system, one primary root present grows deep into soil and many secondary roots grow along the sides of the primary roots
Answer» C. Turnip and beetroot also adopt the same type of root system
Discussion
4.

Which among the following is incorrect about tap root and fibrous root?

A. Tap root grows deep into the soil
B. Fibrous root grows laterally
C. In fibrous root system, one primary root and more than one secondary root is present
D. Most of the dicotyledons adopt tap root system
Answer» D. Most of the dicotyledons adopt tap root system
Discussion
5.

Fibrous roots are present in monocotyledons.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
6.

Which among the following is incorrect about shoot system?

A. The portion of a plant that grows above the soil is called shoot system
B. Aerial roots are a part of shoot system
C. Shoot system comprises of leaves, branches, flowers and fruits
D. The shoot system develops from plumule
Answer» C. Shoot system comprises of leaves, branches, flowers and fruits
Discussion
7.

The word morphology means ___________

A. Study of structure
B. Study of bones
C. Study of change
D. Study of skin
Answer» B. Study of bones
Discussion
8.

Which among the following is incorrect about the modifications in roots?

A. Roots undergo modifications to perform conduction of water and minerals
B. Prop roots help in anchoring banyan tree to the ground
C. Pneumatophores are present in maize and sugar cane that help them to respire easily
D. Tap roots in turnip and carrot store food in their roots
Answer» D. Tap roots in turnip and carrot store food in their roots
Discussion
9.

Which among the following is an incorrect statement about root?

A. The root is covered at the end by a thimble like structure called root cap
B. Meristematic tissue helps in the growth of plants
C. Mersistematic cells when mature forms the so called growing cells
D. Root hairs increase the surface area which helps in increasing the levels of water absorption
Answer» D. Root hairs increase the surface area which helps in increasing the levels of water absorption
Discussion
10.

Which among the following is incorrect about the root?

A. Radicle grows to form a primary root inside the soil
B. From the primary roots grows the secondary roots from lateral surfaces
C. Most of the monocotyledons adopt tap root system
D. Adventitious roots are present in Banyan tree
Answer» C. Most of the monocotyledons adopt tap root system
Discussion