The leaves:
I: develop at the node, bear buds in their axil that later develop into a branches.
II: originate from shoot apical meristems and are arranged in an acropetal order.

1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:
1. Stipules Small leaf like structure, generally two in number, that are sometimes present at the leaf base 
2. Pulvinus Leaf base in monocotyledons expanded into a sheath covering the stem partially or wholly
3. Petiole A stalk that connects the blade with the leaf base
4. Leaf blade Also called as lamina and is the green expanded part of the leaf with veins and veinlets
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What is the name given to the swollen leaf base found in some legumes?
1. Pulvinus
2. Lamina
3. Ligule
4. Stipule
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Match each item in COLUMN I with one in COLUMN II and select the correct match from the codes given:
Column I Column II
A. Simple leaf P. Lamina is entire or when incised, the incisions do not touch the midribs
B. Pinnately compound leaf Q. The leaflets are attached at a common point, i.e., at the tip of petiole
C. Palmately compound leaf R. A number of leaflets are present on a common axis, the rachis

Codes:
A B C
1. P Q R
2. P R Q
3. R Q P
4. Q P R
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: In a pinnately compound leaf, several leaflets are present on a common axis, the rachis, which represents the midrib of the leaf (as in neem).
Statement II: In palmately compound leaves, the leaflets are attached at a common point, i.e., at the tip of the petiole (as in silk cotton).
 
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
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In silk cotton:
1. leaves are palmately compound and the leaflets are attached at a common point, i.e., at the tip of the petiole.
2. leaves are pinnately compound and a number of leaflets are present on a common axis.
3. leaves are pinnately compound and the leaflets are attached at a common point, i.e., at the tip of the petiole.
4. leaves are palmately compound and a number of leaflets are present on a common axis.
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The phyllotaxy shown in the given figure is seen in:

1. Alstonia
2. Calotropis
3. China rose
4. Guava
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Petioles help in:
I: holding the leaf blade to light.
II: cooling the leaf.
III: bringing fresh air to leaf surface.

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