The sheath covering the plumule in monocotyledonous seeds is called as:

1. Coleorrhiza 2. Coleoptile
3. Testa 4. Tegmen

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A bud is present in the axil of:

I: petiole in simple leaves
II: petiole in compound leaves
III: leaflets of the compound leaves

1. Only I and II 2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III 4. I, II and III
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair regarding floral characters of family Solanaceae:

1.

Flower symmetry

Actinomorphic

2.

Aestivation

Valvate

3.

Placenta

Parietal

4.

Fruit

Berry or Capsule

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The mature seed of plants such as gram and peas, possess no endosperm, because

1. These plants are not angiosperms
2. There is no double fertilization in them
3. Endosperm is not formed in them
4. Endosperm gets used up by the developing embryo during seed development
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Scutellum is:

1. shield shaped cotyledon in monocotyledons
2. protein layer in the outer endosperm in monocotyledons
3. starchy endosperm of dicotyledons
4. stony hard seed coat in some seeds
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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
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Generally, monocotyledonous seeds are endospermic. An important exception may be:

1. Rice 2. Wheat
3. Orchids 4. Pea
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Which of the following is an endospermic seed?

1. Bean 2. Gram
3. Pea 4. Castor
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Epigynous flower is seen in:

1. China rose 2. Brinjal
3. Mustard 4. Ray florets of sunflower
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If the fruit is formed without the fertilization of ovary, it is called as:

1. Parthenogenetic 2. Parthenocarpic
3. Aggregate 4. False
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