BIOLOGY

PRACTICE MODULE

NEET : BIOLOGY

MEDIUM : ENGLISH

CLASS-12th

SEXUAL REPRODUCTION
IN FLOWERING PLANTS

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(Embryo
sac)

OUT LINE DIAGRAM OF LIFE CYCLE OF ANGIOSPERMS

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TOPIC WISE QUESTIONS

FLOWER – A FASCINATING ORGAN OF Q.7 The type of cells under going meiosis in the
ANGIOSPERMS flowers are
Q.1 Mustard is angiosperm because it possesses - (1) Microspore mother cell & megaspore
(1) Seed (2) Pollen grain mother cell
(3) Vascular tissue (4) Fruit (2) Ovule & stamen
(3) Tapetal cells
Q.2 Essential whorls of a flowers (4) Placental cell
(1) Calyx and Corolla
(2) Corolla and Gynoecium Q.8 The vegetative cell is :-
(3) Androecium and Gynoecium (1) Small, has large irregularly shaped nucleus
(4) All the above (2) Large, has large irregularly shaped nucleus
PRE- FERTILISATION : STRUCTURES AND (3) Large with spindle shaped nucleus
EVENTS (4) Small, spindle shaped nucleus
Q.3 Go through the figure showing a dissected flower Q.9 Each sporogenous tissue is potential pollen or
of Hibiscus showing pistil. microspore mother cell; division taking place in
Identify A, B, C and D respectively. sporogenous cell is :-
(1) Mitosis (2) Meiosis
(3) Endomitosis (4) Amitosis
Q.10 In over 60% of angiosperms pollen grains are
shed at :-
(1) One celled state (2) Three nuclei stage
(3) Two celled stage (4) Three celled stage
Q.11 The types of flowers which always produce seeds
even in the absence of pollinators :-
(1) Chasmogamous flowers
(2) Cleistogamous flowers
(1) Hilum, carpel, ovary and thalamus (3) Bisexual flowers
(2) Stigma, style, ovary and thalamus (4) Unisexual flowers
(3) Anther, style, ovary and placenta Q.12 In a pollen grain, the small cell which is spindle
(4) Stigma, style, Gynophore and anthopore shaped, with dense cytoplasm is :-
(1) Vegetative cell (2) Generative cell
Q.4 PEC (Primary Endosperm Cell) is formed
(1) Before triple fusion (3) Tube cell (4) None
(2) After triple fusion Q.13 A typical angiosperm anther is __________ and
(3) At the time of syngamy
________ .
(4) Always persisted
(1) Bilobed, tetrasporangiate
Q.5 Just before fertilization, the diploid structure in (2) Bilobed, monosporangiate
the ovule of Angiosperm is
(1) Pollen tube (2) Secondary nucleus (3) Bilobed, bisporangiate
(3) Synergids (4) Antipodals (4) Tetralobed, monosporangiate
Q.14 The innermost wall layer of anther :-
Q.6 Which type of gametes are present in
(1) Is nutritive in function
angiosperms?
(2) Helps in dehiscence of anther
(1) Flagellated (2) Motile
(3) Is haploid and protective in function
(3) Non-motile (4) None of these
(4) Forms microspores

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Q.15 The process of formation of microspores from a Q.25 The process of formation of microspores from
pollen mother cell is called :- pollen mother cell through …..A…is
(1) Mega-sporogenesis called…B…Microspores are arranged in
….C….As the anthers matures and dehydrate,
(2) Micro-sporogenesis microspores develop into the …..D…
(3) Mega-gametogenesis Fill in the blanks A to D.
(4) Micro-gametogenesis (1) A-Pollen grains, B-Microspore tetrad, C-
Microsporogenesis, D-Meiosis
Q.16 The pollen grain represents :- (2) A-Microspore tetrad, B-Microsporogenesis,
(1) Male gamete (2) Male gametophyte C-Meiosis, D-Pollen grains
(3) Microsporophyll (4) Microsporangium (3) A-Microsporogenesis, B-Microspore
tetrad, C-Pollen grain, D-Meiosis
Q.17 The most resistant organic material known which (4) A-Meiosis, B-Microsporogenesis,
makes up the outermost layer of pollen wall is :- C-Microspore tetrad, D-Pollen grains
(1) Pectin (2) Cellulose
Q.26 Common floral reward provided by plants to
(3) Sporopollenin (4) Lignin
pollinator are :-
Q.18 The type of pollination which brings genetically (1) Nector and pollen
different types of pollen on the stigma is :- (2) Pollen and enzymes
(1) Autogamy (2) Xenogamy (3) Hormones and nectar
(3) Geitonogamy (4) Cleistogamy (4) All of these
Q.19 The thin and continuous wall layer of pollen is Q.27 Example of polyploid tissue present in an
(1) Exine (2) Intine angiosperm plant is
(3) Germ pore (4) Endothecium (1) Perisperm (2) Embryo
(3) Tapetum (4) Placenta
Q.20 The two-celled stage of mature pollen grain
consists of :- Q.28 Which of the following statement is applicable
(1) Vegetative cell, generative cell for all flowering plants ?
(2) Vegetative cell, one male gamete (1) Monosiphonous pollen tube
(3) Two male gametes (2) Non-motile and morphologically dissimilar
(4) Generative cell, one male gamete gametes
Q.21 In less than 40% angiosperms, the pollen grains (3) Presence of pollinium
are shed at :- (4) Division of generative cell after pollination
(1) Four-celled stage (2) Three-celled stage Q.29 Anther is generally composed of
(3) Two-celled stage (4) Five-celled stage (1) One sporangium (2) Two sporangia
Q.22 Pollen allergy is caused by pollens of :- (3) Three sporangia (4) Four sporangia
(1) Rose (2) Clematis Q.30 In papaya, male and female flowers are present
(3) Parthenium (4) Sunflower on different plants. It permits :-
Q.23 Feathery stigma and versatile anthers are (1) Autogamy
characteristic of :- (2) Geitonogamy
(1) Wind pollinated flowers (3) Both autogamy and geitonogamy
(2) Insect pollinated flowers (4) Xenogamy
(3) Water pollinated flowers
Q.31 Pollens have two prominent walls which are
(4) Bat pollinated flowers
…A….and…B….Here A and B refers to
Q.24 Which part of the reproductive structure produces (1) A-Intine, B-Protein coat
both enzyme & hormones (2) A-Exine, B-Intine
(1) Archesporium (2) Middle layer (3) A-Sporopollenin, B-Intine
(3) Tapetum (4) Endothecium (4) A-Sporopollenin, B-Exine

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Q.32 Which of the following is not related with anther? Q.45 The structures which guide the pollen tube into
(1) Tapetum (2) Endothecium synergid is :-
(3) Nucellus (4) Sporogenous tissue (1) Antipodals (2) Germ pore
Q.33 How many meiosis are required to produce 100 (3) Aril (4) Filiform
apparatusQ.46 Which one is female
seeds of wheat?
(1) 125 (2) 200 (3) 400 (4) 250 gametophyte
(1) Embryo (2) Embryo sac
Q.34 Sporopollenin is found in :- (3) Endosperm (4) Pistil
(1) Exine (2) Intine
(3) Cytoplasm (4) Nucleus Q.47 Select incorrect statement regarding micro-
sporogenesis in an anther :-
Q.35 Microsporophyll of Angiosperms is known as:- (1) Large number of microspore mother cells
(1) Androecium (2) Anther differentiate in one pollen sac
(3) Filament (4) Stamen (2) Each microsporogenesis involves one
Q.36 Main function of endothecium (in anther) is :- meiosis and two mitosis
(1) Mechanical (2) Nutritive (3) Microspore tetrads may be tetrahedral or
(3) Dehiscence (4) None of above isobilateral
Q.37 The sporopollenin is non-degradable because (4) It consumes tapetum and middle layers
(1) It can withstand strong acids Q.48 The embryo sac of Angiosperm derives its
(2) It is resistant at very high temperature nutrition from-
(3) No enzyme degrade it (1) Sporogenous (2) Tapetum
(4) All of the above (3) Epithecium (4) Nucellus
Q.38 Integumented megasporangium is :- Q.49 To achieve 3- celled stage in angiosperms, which
(1) Ovule (2) Pollen sac cell of the pollen grain divides to form two male
(3) Pollen grain (4) Embryo sac gametes?
Q.39 The nutritive tissue present in the ovule is called:- (1) Vegetative cell
(1) Nucellus (2) Funicle (2) Generative cell
(3) Embryo (4) Integuments (3) Microspore mother cell
(4) None of the above
Q.40 The number of embryo sac in an ovule is
generally :- Q.50 Megasporophyll is called:-
(1) One (2) Many (3) Four (4) Three (1) Gynoecium (2) Carpel
Q.41 The role of triple fusion in angiosperms is to (3) Ovary (4) Stigma
produce :-
(1) Cotyledons (2) PEN Q.51 How many pollen sacs are present in a mature anther
(3) Endocarp (4) Seed (1) 4 (2) 1 (3) 3 (4) 2
Q.42 The ploidy level of nucellus and female Q.52 Pollen tablets are available in the market for
gametophyte respectively is :- (1) In vitro fertilization
(1) n, n (2) n, 2n (3) 2n, n (4) 2n, 2n (2) Breeding programmes
Q.43 The number of nuclei in a mature embryo sac are (3) Supplementing food
(4) Ex situ conservation
(1) Eight (2) Seven
(3) Six (4) Four Q.53 Chalazal pole is present
(1) Opposite to micropyle
Q.44 The largest cell of the mature embryo sac is :- (2) At the origin of integuments
(1) Antipodal cells (2) Synergids (3) Opposite to nucellus
(3) Central cell (4) Egg cell (4) Near the embryo sac
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Q.54 An angiospermic plant is having 24 chromosomes in Q.64 Dioecious condition prevents :-
its leaf cells. the number of chromosomes present in (1) Autogamy (2) Geitonogamy
synergid, pollen grain, nucellus & endosperm will be (3) Xenogamy (4) Both (1) & (2)
respectively :- Q.65 Transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the
(1) 12, 12, 12, 72 (2) 8, 8, 12, 36 stigma of another flower of same plant :-
(3) 12, 12, 24, 36 (4) 12, 12, 12, 36 (1) Xenogamy (2) Autogamy
(3) Geitonogamy (4) Allogamy
Q.55 After fertilization, the seed is developed from
(1) Ovule (2) Ovary Q.66 Cleistogamous flower produce assured seed-set
even in the absence of pollinator, why ?
(3) Embryo (4) Endosperm
(1) Because they have fragrance
Q.56 The special features of the endothecium of anther (2) Because they remain open
of angiosperms :– (3) Because they are autogamous
(1) Radially elongated (4) Because they are coloured
(2) Thickening of  − cellulose Q.67 Chasmogamy refers to the condition where
(3) Hygroscopic in nature (1) Flowers remains closed
(4) All of the above (2) Flowers absent
Q.57 Which type of growth is found in pollen tube ? (3) Flowers open
(1) Lateral growth (2) Apical growth (4) Flowers are gamopetalous
(3) Middle growth (4) No growth Q.68 When pollen grains of a flower are transferred to
stigma of another flower on a different plant, the
Q.58 Longest pollen tube is found in : process is called
(1) Wheat (2) Maize (1) Geitonogamy (2) Xenogamy
(3) Barley (4) Rice (3) Autogamy (4) Homogamy
Q.59 Geitonogamy is :- Q.69 When anther and stigma mature at the same time
(1) Genetically autogamous is called as
(2) Ecologically autogamous (1) Dichogamy (2) Allogamy
(3) Genetically allogamous (3) Xenogamy (4) Homogamy
(4) Functionally autogarmous
Q.70 Self-pollination means
Q.60 The primary endosperm nucleus in Polygonum (1) Transfer of pollen from anthers to stigma in
type of Embryo sac is :- the same flowers
(1) Haploid (2) Diploid (2) Transfer of pollen from one flowers to
(3) Triploid (4) Tetraploid another on the different plant
(3) Occurrence of male and female sex organ in
Q.61 Examples of water pollinated flowers are :- the same flowers
(1) Zostera, Lotus, water lily (4) Germination of pollen
(2) Lotus, Vallisneria, Hydrilla
Q.71 The part of pistil which acts as landing
(3) Potamogeton, Vallisneria, Lotus platform for pollen grain :-
(4) Vallisneria, Hydrilla, Zostera (1) Stigma (2) Style (3) Ovule (4) Ovary
Q.62 Which of the following is not a characteristic Q.72 Maize is best example of :
feature of insect pollinated flowers ? (1) Wind pollination (2) Bird pollination
(1) Fragrance (3) Insect pollination (4) Water pollination
(2) Nectaries
(3) Foul odour Q.73 The most common mode of pollination is -
(4) Mucilaginous covering on pollen grains (1) Insect pollination (2) Wind pollination
(3) Water pollination (4) None of the above
Q.63 Which of the following nuclei participate in
double fertilization ? Q.74 Insect pollinated flowers usually possess
(1) The egg (1) Brightly coloured pollens in large quantity
(2) The secondary nucleus (2) Dry pollens with smooth surface
(3) The two male nuclei (3) Sticky pollen and rough surface stigma
(4) All of the above (4) Light coloured scented pollen covered
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Q.75 Statement I: Both Geitonogamy and Xenogamy Q.85 Double endosperm is found in :-
require pollinating agents for pollination. (1) Wheat (2) Rice
Statement II: Both geitonogamy and Xenogamy (3) Pea (4) Coconut
decrease inbreeding depression. Q.86 A typical angiosperm embryo sac at maturity
(1) Statement-I is incorrect but II is correct. have :-
(2) Both statements I and II are correct. (1) 7 celled - 8 nucleate
(3) Statement-I is correct but II is incorrect. (2) 9 celled - 7 nucleate
(4) Both statements I and II are incorrect. (3) 3 celled - 3 nucleate
Q.76 Which of the following promote pollen (4) 2 celled - 2 nucleate
germination and tube growth POST-FERTILISATION: STRUCTURES AND
(1) Sucrose (2) Boron EVENTS
(3) Magnesium (4) Potassium Q.87 The central cell after triple fusion becomes the
Q.77 Which one of the following is false fruit? (1) PEC (2) PEN
(1) Apple (2) Strawberry (3) Endosperm (4) Embryo
(3) Cashew (4) All Q.88 Perisperm is
Q.78 How many and what type of male gametes are (1) Persistant nucellus in seed
produced by the male gametophyte of angiosperms (2) Ovule wall
(1) One,. multi-ciliated (3) Ovule coat
(2) Two, biciliated (4) Fossil of haustoria
(3) Two, multi-ciliated
(4) Two, non-motile Q.89 Free nuclear division in an angiosperm takes
place during
Q.79 Arising from placenta is megasporangium which (1) Gamete formation
is commonly known as : (2) Endosperm formation
(1) Ovule (2) Ovary (3) Embryo formation
(3) Ovarian cavity (4) Stamen (4) Flower formation
Q.80 In angiosperms, functional megaspore generally Q.90 Both male and female flowers are present on the
develops into :- same plant such as
(1) Micropylar end (1) Papaya (2) Castor
(2) Chalazal end (3) Date palm (4) All the above
(3) Both (1) and (2)
(4) None Q.91 Micropyle in seed helps in the entry of
(1) Male gamete (2) Pollen tube
Q.81 How many cells or nuclei are present in male
(3) Water & air (4) All
gametophyte of angiosperms
(1) One (2) Two Q.92 Maize is monoecious plant. It
(3) Three (4) Many (1) Prevents autogamy but not geitonogamy
(2) Allows both autogamy and geitonogamy
Q.82 Emasculation :-
(3) Allows autogamy but not geitonogamy
(1) Prevents self-pollination in female parent
(4) Prevents both autogamy and geitonogamy
(2) Prevents cross pollination in female parent
(3) Prevents self-pollination in male parent Q.93 True fruit is directly derived from
(4) Prevents cross pollination in male parent (1) Stem (2) Root
(3) Ovary (4) Leaf
Q.83 Filiform apparatus are found in
(1) Antipodal cell (2) Egg cell Q.94 Ex-albuminous seeds are of :-
(3) Secondary nucleus (4) Synergids (1) Wheat, pea, groundnut
(2) Castor, pea, groundnut
DOUBLE FERTILISATION
(3) Pea, groundnut, beans
Q.84 The diploid and triploid product of double
(4) Wheat, castor, riceQ.95 The single
fertilization respectively are :-
cotyledon in monocots is :-
(1) Zygote and primary endosperm nucleus
(1) Scutellum which is lateral in position
(2) Endosperm and cotyledons
(2) Aleurone layer which is terminal in position
(3) Embryo and perisperm
(3) Scutellum which is centrally placed
(4) Zygote and scutellum
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Q.96 The sheath enclosing plumule and radicle Q.103 Which of the following is a parthenocarpic fruit?
respectively in monocot seed are :- (1) Banana (2) Apple
(1) Coleoptile and coleorhiza (3) Strawberry (4) Pomegranate
(2) Coleorhiza and coleoptile Q.104 Type of cell division takes place in apomixis is
(3) Scutellum and epiblast (1) Reductional (2) Meiosis
(4) Aleurone layer and paricarp (3) Both (1) and (2) (4) Mitosis
Q.97 Perispermic seeds are :-
(1) Castor, sunflower (2) Black pepper, beet Q.105 Suitable environmental conditions for seed
(3) Maize, beet (4) Barley, maize germination are :-
(1) Adequate moisture, light, anaerobic conditions
Q.98 In Angiosperm, if number of chromosomes in (2) Adequate moisture, low temperature, light
endosperm is 30, what will be the no. of (3) Adequate moisture, suitable temperature and
chromosomes in nucellus :- oxygen
(1) 15 (2) 30 (3) 20 (4) 40 (4) Light, water, absence of oxygen
Q.99 Single shield shape cotyledon of grass is known Q.106 Most reduced gametophyte is of
as:- (1) Bryophytes (2) Pteridophyte
(1) Tigellum (2) Scutellum (3) Gymnosperm (4) Angiosperm
(3) Coleoptile (4) None Q.107 In many plants, the sexual reproduction
Q.100 Epicotyl has a shoot apex and few leaf primordia replaced by asexual reproduction it is called
enclosed in a hollow foliar structure known as :- (1) Semigamy (2) Apospory
(1) Coleoptile (2) Coleorhiza (3) Apomixis (4) Amphimixis
(3) Scutellum (4) Tigellum Q.108 Repeated self pollination over the generation
Q.101 The cylindrical portion below the cotyledons produces :
is …A… that terminates to ….B….and its tip is (1) New species
called …C…A, B and C here refers to (2) Better progenies
(1) A-Radicle, B-Hypocotyl, C-Root cap (3) Inbreeding depression
(2) A-Root cap, B-Radicle, C-Hypocotyl (4) Elimination of weak traits
(3) A-Hypocotyl, B- Root cap, C-Radicle Q.109 Although in most of species fruits are result of
(4) A-Hypocotyl, B- Radicle, C- Root cap fertilisation, there are a few species in which fruit
APOMIXIS AND POLYEMBRYONY develop without fertilisation - process is known
Q.102 Production of seed without fertilization is called: as:
(1) Parthenocarpy (2) Parthenogenesis (1) Parthenocarpy (2) Parthenogenesis
(3) Apomixis (4) Apogamy (3) Amphimixis (4) Apomixis

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RANKER'S STUFF
Q.1 Which of the following are incorrect about Q.6 Examine the figure given below and select the
pollen grains? right option giving all the four parts a, b, c and d
(i) Pollen grains develop inside the
microsporangia. Correctly identify :-
(ii) Pollen grains represent the male
gametophytic generation.
(iii) The pollen grains have a two-layered wall:
the outer intine and inner exine.
(iv) The intine is made up of sporopollenin and
has germ pores.
(v) Pollen grains are always two-celled at the
time of shedding,
(1) (ii) and (iii) (2) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(3) (iii), (iv) and (v) (4) (i) and (iii)
Q.2 Choose the odd one w.r.t. gynoecium :-
(1) a-Synergids, b-Antipodal cells,
(1) Gynoecium represents the female
reproductive part of flower c-Polar nuclei, d-Filiform apparatus
(2) The gynoecium may be syncarpous or (2) a-Filiform apparatus, b- Egg,
apocarpous c- Polar nuclei, d-Nucellus
(3) The number of ovules in papaya and mango is one
(4) The ovules are attached to placenta . (3) a-Filiform apparatus, b-Synergids,
Q.3 The cylindrical portion below the level of c- Polar nuclei, d-Antipodal cell
cotyledons on embryonal axis is :- (4) a-Synergids, b-Polar nuclei,
(1) Epicotyl (2) Hypocotyl c- Filiform apparatus, d-Antipodal cell
(3) Radicle (4) Plumule
Q.4 Pericarp is dry in :- Q.7 The devices to discourage self pollination are
(1) Guava, mango, mustard (1) Pollen release and sigma receptivity is not
(2) Mango, groundnut, orange
(3) Groundnut, mustard synchronised
(4) Orange, guava, mango (2) Anther and stigma are placed at different
Q.5 Examine the figure given below and select the position
right option giving all the four parts a, b, c and d (3) Rejection of pollen by stigma of the same
Correctly identify :-
flowers
(4) All of these

Q.8 Select incorrect statement (w.r.t. artificial

(1) a-Endothecium, b-Tapetum, c-Microspore
mother cell, d-Middle layers
(2) a- Tapetum, b-Endothecium, c Microspore
mother cell, d-Middle layers
(3) a-Endothecium, b- Middle layers,
c- Tapetum, d- Microspore mother cell
(4) a-Endothecium, c Microspore mother layer,
c-Middle layers, d- Tapetum,
hybridisation) :-
(1) Emasculation is removal of anther in their
mature condition from bisexual flower
(2) Emasculation is not required in male sterile
plants
(3) Unisexual female flower is bagged in bud
condition to prevent contamination
(4) Emasculated flowers are bagged in bud
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Q.9 Examine the figure given below and select the Q.12 Pollen tube develops from
right option giving all the four parts a, b, c and d. (1) Generative cell (2) Male gametes
(3) Vegetative cell (4) Vegetative nucleus
Q.13 Tegmen of the seed develops from:-
(1) Perisperm (2) Funiculum
(3) Inner integument (4) Outer integument
Q.14 How many mitosis are required to produce
monosporic embryo sac from functional
(1) a-Suspensor, b- Radicle, c-Cotyledons, megaspore?
d-Plumule (1) 4 (2) 2 (3) 3 (4) 1
(2) a-Plumule, b-Cotyledons, c-Radicle, Q.15 Refer to the given characteristics of some
d-Suspensor flowers:
(3) a-Suspensor, b-Plumule, c- I. Flowers are small. They are often packed in
Radicle, d-Cotyledons inflorescence.
(4) a-Radicle, b-Plumule, c-Cotyledons, II. Flowers are colourless, nectarless and
d-Suspensor
odourless
Q.10 Examine the figure given below and select the III. Well exposed stamens.
right option giving all the four parts a, b, c and d. IV. Pollen grains produced in large number,
Correctly identify :- light and non-sticky.
V. Flowers often have a single ovule in each
ovary.
VI. Stigma-large, often feathery.
The above features are the characteristics of
(1) Self-pollination
(2) Anemophily (pollination by wind)
(3) Ornithophily (pollination by birds)
(4) Entomophily (pollination by insects)

(1) a-Coleoptile, b-Scutellum, c-Radicle, Q.16 The main embryo developed from the structure
d-Coleorrhiza formed as a result of
(2) a-Coleorrhiza, b-Radicle, c-Scutellum, (1) Double fertilization
d-Coleoptile (2) Triple fusion
(3) a-Scutellum, b-Coleorrhiza, c-Radicle, (3) Syngamy
d-Coleoptile (4) fusion of two polar nuclei of an embryo sac
(4) a-Radicle, d-Scutellum, c-Coleoptile, Q.17 After fertilization the outer integument of ovule
d-Coleorrhiza changes into -
Q.11 Examine the figure given below and select the (1) Testa (2) Tegmen
right option giving all the four parts a, b, c and d. (3) Fruit (4) Seed
Correct identify :
Q.18 Which of the following statement (s) is/are
correct?
(I) The stigma serves as a landing platform for
pollen grains.
(II) Ovarian cavity is also known as a landing
platform for pollen grains.
(III) Placenta is located inside the ovarian cavity.
(1) a-Thalamus, b-Seed, c-Endocarp, (IV) The ovule is located inside the ovary.
d-Mesocarp (1) I, II and III (2) I, II and IV
(2) a-Thalamus, b-Seed, c-Mesocarp,
(3) I and III (4) I, III and IV
d-Endocarp
(3) a-Mesocarp, b-Seed, c-Endocarp, Q.19 The tip of pollen tube after entering into
d-Thalamus embryo sac get swells and burst due to
(4) a-Endocarp, b-Seed, c-Thalamus, (1) Endosmosis (2) Exosmosis
d-Mesocarp (3) Diffusion (4) None of the above

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Q.20 Double fertilization means Q.27 Statement I: Endosperms formation is the
(1) Fusion of male gametes and ovum prior event than embryo.
(2) Fusion of two polar bodies Statement II: In Angiosperm and gymnosperm,
(3) A male gamete fused with egg and second endosperms are 3n and n respectively.
male gamete fused with secondary nucleus (1) Statement-I is correct but II is incorrect.
(4) All the above (2) Both statement are correct.
Q.21 Pollen tube enters into embryo sac of (3) Statement-I is incorrect but II is correct.
angiosperm through (4) Both statement are incorrect.
(1) Egg cell Q.28 Haploid, diploid and triploid conditions
(2) Any one of the synergids respectively can be traced in :-
(3) Any one of the antipodal cells (1) Egg, Nucellus, Endosperm
(4) None of these (2) Antipodal, Egg, Endosperm
Q.22 Stigma of the insect pollinated flower is :- (3) Endosperm, Nucellus, Synergids
(1) Sticky (2) Non- sticky (4) Antipodal, Synergids & Integuments
(3) Hairy (4) Smooth
Q.29 If the leaf of Angiospermic plant has 46 number
Q.23 The function of suspensor is of chromosomes then how many chromosomes
(1) To provide water number will be there in endosperm -
(2) To provide oxygen
(1) 46 (2) 23 (3) 69 (4) 138
(3) To push the embryo towards endosperm to
provide more food Q.30 If the nucellus cell of an angiosperm contains
(4) To suck food 24 chromosomes the number of chromosomes
Q.24 Read the following statements. present in pollen grain, endosperm & embryo
A. Generative cell is bigger and contains will be
abundant food reserve. (1) 24, 36, 24 (2) 12, 36, 24
B. Vegetative cell is small and floats in the (3) 12, 24, 36 (4) 24, 12, 12
cytoplasm of the generative cell. Q.31 Statement I: Both wind pollinated flowers and
C. In angiosperms various stages of hydrophilous flowers lack nectar and fragrance.
reductional divisions can be studied in Statement II: The pollen grains of both of them
young anthers. are covered by mucilagenous covering
D. Hilum represents the junctions between main (1) Statement-I is incorrect but II is correct.
body of ovule and funicle.
(2) Both statements I and II are correct.
Choose the option with correct set of
(3) Statement-I is correct but II is incorrect.
statements.
(1) A and B (2) B and C (4) Both statements I and II are incorrect.
(3) B and D (4) C and D Q.32 In Angiosperm, if haploid number of
Q.25 The events in pollen-pistil interaction are given chromosome is 12 then what will be the no. of
below. chromosomes in integuments and synergids :-
I. Pollen grain germinates to form pollen (1) 12, 12 (2) 24, 12 (3) 24, 24 (4) 12, 24
tube.
II. Pollen tube enters the ovule through Q.33 Statement I: Hard outer layer of pollen is called
micropyle. intine.
III. Pollen grain reaches the stigma. Statement II: Sporogenous tissue is haploid.
IV. Pollen tube grows through the tissues of (1) Statement-I is correct but II is incorrect.
stigma and style and reaches the ovary. (2) Both statement are correct.
The sequential order of their occurrence is (3) Statement-I is incorrect but II is correct.
(1) III→I→IV→II (2) II→IV→III→I (4) Both statement are incorrect.
(3) III→IV→II→I (4) II→III→I→IV Q.34 How many maximum male gametes can be formed
Q.26 Tigellum is known as :- by a microspore mother cell?
(1) Testa (1) 8 (2) 4 (3) 2 (4) 16
(2) Tegmen Q.35 In albuminous seed, the food is stored in-
(3) Both of the above (1) Testa (2) Plumule
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Q.36 Statement I: Endothecium produces the Q.43 Match the following columns.
microspores. Column I Column II
Statement II: Tapetum nourishes the (Agents of (Technical term)
developing pollen. pollination)
(1) Statement-I is correct but II is incorrect. A. Wind 1. Anemophily
(2) Both statement are correct. B. Water 2. Hydrophily
(3) Statement-I is incorrect but II is correct. C. Insects 3. Entomophily
(4) Both statement are incorrect. D. Birds 4. Ornithophily
A B C D
Q.37 One of the male gamete moves towards the egg (1) 1 2 3 4
cell & fuses with its nucleus; the process is known (2) 1 3 2 4
as :- (3) 4 2 3 1
(1) Syngamy (4) 2 3 4 1
(2) Triple fusion Q.44 Match the following Columns.
(3) Double fertilization Column I Column II
(4) None (Other modes of (Examples
Q.38 Which structure is not found in ovule? reproduction) )
(1) Perisperm (2) Integument A. Parthenocarpy 1. Grasses
(3) Embryo sac (4) Micropyle B. Apomixis 2. Citrus
C. Polyembryony 3. Banana
Q.39 Multicarpellary, apocarpous gynoecium is found
A B C A B C
in
(1) 1 2 3 (2) 2 1 3
(1) Michelia (2) Papaver (3) 3 2 1 (4) 3 1 2
(3) China rose (4) Mango Q.45 Match the following columns.
Q.40 Aleurone layer that is protein rich found in some Column I Column II
cereals is a part of :- A. Lupin 1. Vestigeal cotyledon
(1) Endosperm (2) Embryo of grass
(3) Tegmen (4) Testa B. Date palm 2. Orange, mango
Q.41 Match the following columns. C. Wall of 3. Pericarp
Column I Column II fruit
A. Outer integument 1. Testa D. Fleshy 4. King Harod’s palace
B. Inner integument 2. Tegmen fruits
E. Epiblast 5. Arctic tundra
C. Ovary 3. Fruit
A B C D E
D. Ovule 4. Seed
(1) 5 4 3 2 1
A B C D A B C D (2) 1 2 3 4 5
(1) 1 3 2 4 (2) 3 4 1 2 (3) 1 3 2 4 5
(3) 1 2 3 4 (4) 4 3 2 1 (4) 5 4 1 2 3
Q.42 Match the following columns. Direction: In each of the following questions, a
Column I Column statement of Assertion is given followed by
II corresponding statement of Reason. Of the statements,
A. Antipodal 1. 3n mark the correct answer as
(A) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is
B. Central cell 2. 2n
correct explanation of Assertion
C. MMC 3. (n + n) (B) If both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason
D. Endosperm 4. n is not the correct explanation of Assertion
A B C D A B C D (C) If Assertion is true, but Reason is false
(1) 4 3 1 2 (2) 3 2 1 4 (D) If Assertion is false, but Reason is true
(3) 4 3 2 1 (4) 3 4 1 2 Q.46 Assertion : Gynoecium consists of pistil.

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Reason : It represents the male reproductive part (1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D
in flowering plants. Q.51 Assertion : Endosperm development preceds
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D embryo development.
Q.47 Assertion : Flowers are the structure related to Reason : It assures nutrition to the developing
sexual reproduction in flowering plants. embryo.
Reason : Various embryological processes of (1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D
Q.52 Assertion : Mango is a false fruit.
plants occur in a flower.
Reason : The thalamus also contributes to fruit
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D formation in false fruits.
Q.48 Assertion : Megaspore mother cell undergoes (1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D
meiosis to produce four megaspores. Q.53 Assertion : Some fruits are seedless or contain
non-viable seeds.
Reason : Megaspore mother cell and megaspore
Reason : They are produced without
both are haploid. fertilization.
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D (1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D
Q.49 Assertion : Geitonogamy is genetically similar Q.54 Assertion : In apomixis, plants of new genetic
variations are not produced.
to autogamy. Reason : In apomixis, reductional divisional
Reason : In geitonogamy, pollen grains come takes place.
from the same plant. (1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D
(1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D Q.55 Assertion : In apomixis, the plants of new
genetic sequence are produced.
Q.50 Assertion : Removal of anthers is first step in Reason : In apomixis, two organisms of same
artificial hybridization. genetic sequence are formed.
Reason : It prevent contamination of anthers. (1) A (2) B (3) C (4) D

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NEET–FLASHBACK
Q.1 The arrangement of the nuclei in a normal Q.10 Function of filiform apparatus is to :-
embryo sac in the dicot plants is :- [AIPMT-2014]
[AIPMT (Prelims)-2006] (1) Recognize the suitable pollen at stigma
(1) 2 + 4 + 2 (2) 3 + 2 + 3 (2) Stimulate division of generative cell
(3) 2 + 3 + 3 (4) 3 + 3 + 2 (3) Produce nectar
(4) Guide the entry of pollen tube
Q.2 In a cereal grain the single cotyledon of embryo
is represented by :- Q.11 Perisperm differs from endosperm in :-
[AIPMT (Prelims)-2006] [NEET-2014]
(1) Coleorhiza (2) Scutellum (1) Having no reserve food
(3) Prophyll (4) Coleoptile (2) Being a diploid tissue
Q.3 Which one of the following is surrounded by a (3) Its formation by fusion of secondary nucleus
callose wall ? [AIPMT (Prelims)-2007] with several sperms
(1) Pollen grain (4) Being a haploid tissue
(2) Microspore mother cell Q.12 Male gametophyte in angiosperms produces
(3) Male gamete [Re-AIPMT-2015]
(4) All of these (1) Three sperms
Q.4 Which one of the following is resistant to enzyme (2) Two sperms and a vegetative cell
action ? [AIPMT (Prelims)-2008] (3) Single sperm and a vegetative cell
(1) Leaf cuticle (2) Cork (4) Single sperm and two vegetative cells
(3) Wood fibre (4) Pollen exine Q.13 Coconut water from a tender coconut is :
Q.5 Filiform apparatus is a characteristic feature of: [Re-AIPMT-2015]
[AIPMT (Prelims)-2011] (1) Degenerated nucellus
(1) Zygote (2) Suspensor (2) Immature embryo
(3) Egg (4) Synergids (3) Free nuclear endosperm
Q.6 In which one of the following pollination is (4) Innermost layers of the seed coat
autogamous ? [AIPMT (Prelims)-2011] Q.14 Filiform apparatus is characteristic feature of :
(1) Cleistogamy (2) Geitonogamy [Re-AIPMT-2015]
(3) Xenogamy (4) Chasmogamy (1) Synergids (2) Generative cell
Q.7 The coconut water and the edible part of coconut (3) Nucellar embryo (4) Aleurone cell
are equivalent to :- Q.15 The wheat grain has an embryo with one large
[AIPMT (Prelims)-2012] shield-shaped cotyledon known as :
(1) Mesocarp (2) Embryo [Re-AIPMT-2015]
(3) Endosperm (4) Endocarp
(1) Coleoptile (2) Epiblast
Q.8 What is the function of germ pore ? (3) Coleorrhiza (4) Scutellum
[AIPMT (Mains)-2012]
(1) Emergence of radicle Q.16 Which one of the following fruits is
(2) Absorption of water for seed germination parthenocarpic ? [Re-AIPMT-2015]
(3) Initiation of pollen tube (1) Banana (2) Brinjal
(4) Release of male gametes (3) Apple (4) Jackfruit
Q.9 Which one of the following statement is correct? Q.17 In angiosperms, microsporogenesis and,
[NEET-2013] megasporogenesis :- [Re-AIPMT-2015]
(1) Sporogenous tissue is haploid (1) Occur in ovule
(2) Endothecium produces the microspores (2) Occur in anther
(3) Tapetum nourishes the developing pollen (3) Form gametes without further divisions
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Q.18 Which one of the following statements is not Q.26 Which one of the following statement is not true?
true? [AIPMT-2015] [NEET-2016]
(1) Honey is made by bees by digesting pollen (1) Stored pollen in liquid nitrogen can be used
collected from flowers in the crop breeding programmes
(2) Pollen grains are rich in nutrients, and they (2) Tapetum helps in the dehiscence of anther
are used in the form of tablets and syrups (3) Exine of pollen grains is made up of
(3) Pollen grains of some plants cause severe sporopollenin
allergies and bronchial affections in some (4) Pollen grains of many species cause severe
people allergies
(4) The flowers pollinated by flies and beetles
Q.27 Proximal end of the filament of stamen is
secrete foul odour to attract them
attached to the :- [NEET-2016]
Q.19 The hilum is a scar on the :- [AIPMT-2015] (1) Thalamus or petal (2) Anther
(1) Seed, where micropyle was present (3) Connective (4) Placenta
(2) Seed, where funicle was attached Q.28 The coconut water from tender coconut
(3) Fruit, where it was attached to pedicel represents :- [NEET-2016]
(4) Fruit, where style was present (1) Free nuclear endosperm
Q.20 Which one of the following may require (2) Endocarp
pollinators, but is genetically similar to (3) Fleshy mesocarp
autogamy? [AIPMT-2015] (4) Free nuclear pro-embryo
(1) Cleistogamy (2) Geitonogamy Q.29 Which of the following statement is not correct?
(3) Xenogamy (4) Apogamy [NEET-2016]
Q.21 Which of the following are the important floral (1) Some reptiles have also been reported as
rewards to the animal pollinations? pollinators in some plant species
[AIPMT-2015] (2) Pollen grains of many species can germinate
(1) Protein pellicle and stigmatic exudates on the stigma of a flower, but only one pollen
(2) Colour and large size of flower tube of the same species grows into the style
(3) Nectar and pollen grains (3) Insects that consume pollen or nectar without
(4) Floral fragrance and calcium crystals bringing about pollination are called
pollen/nectar robbers
Q.22 Transmission tissue is characteristic feature of
(4) Pollen germination and pollen tube growth
[AIPMT-2015]
are regulated by chemical components of
(1) Wet stigma (2) Hollow style
pollen interacting with those of the pistil
(3) Solid style (4) Dry stigma
Q.30 Seed formation without fertilization in flowering
Q.23 In majority of angiosperms :-
plants involves the process of
[NEET(Phase-II)-2016]
[NEET-2016]
(1) Egg has a filiform apparatus
(1) Apomixis (2) Sporulation
(2) There are numerous antipodal cells
(3) Budding (4) Somatic hybridization
(3) Reduction division occurs in the megaspore
mother cells Q.31 Functional megaspore in an angiosperm develops
(4) A small central cell is present in the embryo sac into ? [NEET-2017]
(1) Endosperm (2) Embryo sac
Q.24 Pollination in water hyacinth and water lily is
(3) Embryo (4) Ovule
brought about by the agency of :-
[NEET(Phase-II)-2016] Q.32 Attractants and rewards are required for :
(1) Water (2) Insects or wind [NEET-2017]
(3) Birds (4) Bats (1) Entomophily (2) Hydrophily
(3) Cleistogamy (4) Anemophily
Q.25 The ovule of an angiosperm is technically Q.33 A dioecious flowering plant prevents both :
equivalent to :- [NEET(Phase-II)-2016] [NEET-2017]
(1) Megasporangium (1) Autogamy and geitonogamy
(2) Megasporophyll (2) Geitonogamy and xenogamy
(3) Megaspore mother cell (3) Cleistogamy and xenogamy
(4) Megaspore (4) Autogamy and xenogamy

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Q.34 The morphological nature of the edible part of Q.44 What is the fate of the male gametes discharged
coconut is: [NEET-2017] in the synergid? [NEET-2019]
(1) Cotyledon (2) Endosperm (1) One fuses with the egg, other(s) fuse(s) with
(3) Pericarp (4) Perisperm synergid nucleus.
(2) One fuses with the egg and other fuses with
Q.35 Double fertilization is exhibited by: [NEET-2017]
central cell nuclei.
(1) Algae (2) Fungi
(3) One fuses with the egg, other(s)
(3) Angiosperms (4) Gymnosperms
degenerate(s) in the synergid.
Q.36 Flowers which have single ovule in the ovary and (4) All fuse with the egg.
are packed into inflorescence are usually Q.45 Which one of the following statement regarding
pollinated by : [NEET-2017] post-fertilization development in flowering plant
(1) Bee (2) Wind (3) Bat (4) Water is incorrect? [NEET-2019]
Q.37 Which of the following has proved helpful in (1) Central cell develops into endosperm
preserving pollen as fossils ? [NEET-2018] (2) Ovules develop into embryo sac
(1) Pollenkitt (2) Cellulosic intine (3) Ovary develops into fruit
(3) Oil content (4) Sporopollenin (4) Zygote develops into embryo
Q.38 Winged pollen grains are present in : Q.46 Which of the following is incorrect for wind-
[NEET-2018] pollinated plants ? [NEET- 2020/Covid]
(1) Mustard (2) Cycas (1) Well exposed stamens and stigma
(3) Mango (4) Pinus (2) Many ovules in each ovary
(3) Flowers are small and not brightly colored
Q.39 Pollen grains can be stored for several years in
(4) Pollen grains are light and non-sticky
liquid nitrogen having a temperature of :
[NEET-2018] Q.47 In water hyacinth and water lily, pollination takes
(1) – 120°C (2) – 80°C place by : [NEET -2020]
(3) – 196°C (4) – 160°C (1) insects and water (2) insects or wind
(3) water currents only(4) wind and water
Q.40 Double fertilization is : [NEET-2018]
Q.48 The plant parts which consist of two generations
(1) Fusion of two male gametes of a pollen tube
one within the other: [NEET -2020]
with two different eggs.
(a) Pollen grains inside the anther
(2) Fusion of one male gamete with two polar
(b) Germinated pollen grain with two male
nuclei.
gametes
(3) Fusion of two male gametes with one egg. (c) Seed inside the fruit
(4) Syngamy and triple fusion. (d) Embryo sac inside the ovule
Q.41 Which one of the following plants show a very (1) (a) and (d) (2) (a) only
close relationship with a species of moth, where (3) (a), (b) and (c) (4) (c) and (d)
none of the two can complete its life cycle Q.49 The term used for transfer of pollen grains from
without the other ? [NEET-2018] anthers of one plant to stigma of a different plant
(1) Hydrilla (2) Yucca which, during pollination, brings genetically
(3) Banana (4) Violas different types of pollen grains to stigma, is :
Q.42 Persistent nucellus in the seed is known as : [NEET-2021]
[NEET-2019] (1) Xenogamy (2) Geitonogamy
(1) Hilum (2) Tegmen (3) Chasmogamy (4) Cleistogamy
(3) Chalaza (4) Perisperm Q.50 A typical angiosperm embryo sac at maturity is:
Q.43 In some plants, the female gamete develops into [NEET-2021]
embryo without fertilization. This phenomenon is (1) 8-nucleate and 7-celled
known as : [NEET-2019] (2) 7-nucleate and 8-celled
(1) Syngamy (2) Parthenogenesis (3) 7-nucleate and 7-celled
(4) 8-nucleate and 8-celled
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Q.51 In some members of which of the following pairs Q.54 Which part of the fruit, labelled in the given
of families, pollen grains retain their viability for figure makes it a false fruit? [NEET-2022]
months after release? [NEET-2021]
(1) Poaceae; Rosaceae
(2) Poaceae; Leguminosae
(3) Poaceae; Solanaceae
(4) Rosaceae; Leguminosae
Q.52 Identify the incorrect statement related to
pollination. [NEET-2022] (1) A→ Mesocarp (2) B→ Endocarp
(1) Pollination by water is quite rare in flowering (3) C→ Thalamus (4) D→ Seed
plants. Q.55 Large, colourful, fragrant flowers with nectar are
(2) Pollination by wind is more common seen in (NEET 2023)
(1) Insect pollinated plants
amongst abiotic pollination.
(2) Bird pollinated plants
(3) Flowers produce foul odour to attract flies
(3) Bat pollinated plants
and beetles to get pollinated. (4) Wind pollinated plants
(4) Moths and butterflies are the most dominant
pollinating agent among insects. Q.56 What is the function of tassels in the corn cob?
(NEET 2023)
Q.53 Given below are two statements.
(1) To attract insects
Statements I : Cleistogamous flowers are (2) To trap pollen grains
invariably autogamous. (3) To disperse pollen grains
Statement II : Cleistogamy is disadvantageous (4) To protect seeds
as there is no chance for cross pollination. Q.57 In angiosperm, the haploid, diploid and triploid
In the light of the above statements, choose the structures of a fertilized embryo sac sequentially
correct answer from the options given below are:
[NEET-2022] (NEET 2023)
(1) Both statement I and statement II are correct. (1) Synergids, Primary endosperm nucleus and
(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are zygote
(2) Antipodals, synergids, and primary
incorrect. endosperm nucleus
(3) Statement I is correct but statement II is (3) Synergids, Zygote and Primary endosperm
incorrect. nucleus
(4) Statement I is incorrect but statement II is (4) Synergids, antipodals and Polar nuclei
correct.

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TOPIC WISE QUESTIONS

Que. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ans. 4 3 2 2 2 3 1 2 1 3 2 2 1 1 2
Que. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ans. 2 3 2 2 1 2 3 1 3 4 1 3 2 4 4
Que. 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
Ans. 2 3 1 1 4 3 4 1 1 1 2 3 1 3 4
Que. 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
Ans. 2 2 4 2 2 4 3 1 3 1 4 2 2 1 3
Que. 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75
Ans. 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 4 1 1 1 1 3 3
Que. 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
Ans. 2 4 4 1 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 1 1 2 2
Que. 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105
Ans. 3 1 3 3 1 1 2 3 2 1 4 3 1 4 3
Que. 106 107 108 109
Ans. 4 3 3 1

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Ans. 3 3 2 3 3 3 4 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 2
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Ans. 3 1 4 1 3 2 1 3 4 1 4 2 1 3 2
Que. 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
Ans. 3 2 4 1 4 3 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 4 1
Que. 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
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Ans. 2 2 2 4 4 1 3 3 3 4 2 2 3 1 4
Que. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ans. 1 4 1 2 2 3 3 3 2 1 2 1 1 2 1
Que. 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
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