Plant Growth and Development · Biology · MHT CET (Biology)

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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

1

Match the types of plants in Column I with the time of the year when they flower given in Column II.

Column I
Column II
i. Short day plants
a. throughout the year
ii. Long day plants b. in winter
iii. Day neutral Plants c. in summer
Choose the correct option:
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2

While describing the dynamics of growth in plants, Relative Growth Rate (RGR) is determined by the following formula.

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3

Which one of the following phytohormones causes epinasty?

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4

If dark period is interrupted by a flash of red light of 660 nm , then SDP will not flower. But if it is immediately followed by _________ then SDP will flower.

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5

The figure shows photoperiodism. Identify its correct explanation from the following.

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6

Which one of the following represents qualitative growth in plants?

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7

Which one of the following plant hormones does NOT prevent abscission in plants?

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8

Which one of the following occurs maximum during exponential growth phase in plants?

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9

Given below are two statements.

Statement I - Gibberellins promote flowering in long day plants.

Statement II - ABA inhibits flowering in long day plants but stimulates flowering in short day plants. In the light of above statements, choose the correct option given below:

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10
In which one of the following conditions tobacco plants do NOT flower?
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11

According to proton transport theory of stomatal mechanism, protons are formed in the guard cells when _________ .

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12

While studying flowering behaviour in __________ and ___________ plant, Garner and Allard discovered photoperiodism.

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13

Phenotypically tall plants can be obtained from genetically dwarf maize plants by application of_________

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14

Which plant hormone is called antitranspirant?

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