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Ummeed 2023
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants DPP

1. The proximal part of the filament of stamen is attached 5. The below given diagram is an enlarged view of one
to: microsporangium of a matured anther. Identify A, B,
(1) Thalamus or the petal and C.
(2) Sepals or thalamus
(3) Pedicel or petiole
(4) Ovary or ovule

2. Identify A to D.

(1) A - Middle layer, B - Endothecium, C - Tapetum

(2) A - Endothecium, B - Tapetum, C - Middle layer
(3) A - Endothecium, B - Middle layer, C - Tapetum
(4) A - Tapetum, B - Middle layer, C - Endothecium

6. Each cell of sporogenous tissue in anther is–

(1) Microspore
(2) Pollen
A B C D
(3) Potential pollen or microspore mother cell
(1) Anther Petiole Pollen Megas
(4) Megaspore mother cell
Sac pore
(2) Anther Petiole Megaspor Pollen
angium granis 7. Which of the following sequences is correct for
(3) Anther Pedicel Megaspo Pollen microsporogenesis?
Rangium granis (1) Microspore mother cell ⎯⎯⎯
Mitosis
→ Microspore
(4) Anther Filament Pollen Pollen Tetrad (2N) ⎯⎯⎯
Meiosis
→ Microspore (N)
Sac granis (2) Microspore mother cell (2N) ⎯⎯⎯Meiosis
→
Microspore Tetrad (N) → Microspores (N)
3. Which of the following is part of sporophyte?
(1) Leaf of angiosperm (3) Microspore → tetrad (2N) ⎯⎯⎯Mitosis
→
(2) Root of angiosperm Microspores
(3) Stem of angiosperm (4) Microspore mother cell (2N) ⎯⎯⎯ Mitosis
→
(4) All of the above Microspore Tetrad (2N) ⎯⎯⎯
Mitosis
→ Microspores
(2N)
4. In the flower, the male and female reproductive
structures are the _______ and the ______
respectively. 8. As the anthers mature and dehydrate, the _____
(1) Androecium and Gynoecium separate from each other and develop into:
(2) Gynoecium and Androecium (1) Megaspore, embryo sac
(3) Gametophyte and Sporophyte (2) Microspores, pollen grains
(4) Sporophyte and Gametophyte (3) Pollen grains, megaspores
(4) Megaspores, microspores
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9. In the ________of pollen grain prominent aperture 13. Study the diagram given below showing entry of
called germpore is _______ whereas sporopollenin pollen tube into embryo sac. Identify A to E.
is________.
(1) Intine, present, absent
(2) Exine, present, absent
(3) Exine, absent, present
(4) Intine, absent, present

10. Hilum is known as A B C D E F

(1) a place where ovule fuses with funicle. Filiform Polar Vegetative Male Central
(1) Synergid
(2) basal part of the ovule. apparatus nuclei Nucleus Gametes cell

(3) a place where ovule attached to the placenta. Filiform Polar Male Vegetative Central
(2) Synergid
(4) None of the above. apparatus nuclei gametes Nucleus cell

Polar Male Vegetative Central

(3) Obturator Synergid
11. The largest cell in an embryo sac is nuclei gametes Nucleus cell
(1) Egg (2) Central cell Egg Male Male Vegetative Central
(3) Synergid (4) Antipodal cell (4) Synergid
apparatus gametes gametes Nucleus cell

14. Pollen grains can be stored in liquid nitrogen at –

12. (1) 70°C (2) 100°C
(3) –196°C (4) 0°C

15. Which of the following is false about xenogamy?

(1) It is the transfer of pollen grains from anther to
stigma of another plant of the same species
(2) It produces genetic variation
(3) It is genetically and ecologically (= functionally)
cross pollination
(4) It occurs in cleistogamous flowers
The diagram above shows megasporogenesis and
development of typical female gametophyte in 16. The given figure shows the plant of Commelina with
angiosperms. In which of the following options all two types of flowers (F1 and F2). The flowers are
divisions (D1 to D5) and structure (S) are correctly
identified?
D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 S
Micro
(1) Meiosis I Meiosis II Mitosis Mitosis Mitosis gametophyte

(2) Meiosis I Meiosis II Mitosis Mitosis Mitosis Embryo

(3) Meiosis I Meiosis II Mitosis Mitosis Mitosis Embryo sac
(4) Mitosis Meiosis Mitosis Mitosis Mitosis Embryo sac

F1 F2
(1) Neutral Staminate
(2) Cleistogamous Chasmogamous
(3) Chasmogamous Cleistogamous
(4) Cryptogamous Ovulate
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17. Which of the following is false? 20. Identify A, B, C, D and E–

(1) Wind –pollination is quite common in grasses
(2) Hydrophily is limited to about 30 genera mostly
monocots
(3) Both wind and water pollinated flowers are not
very colourful and do not produce nectar
(4) None of the above

18. Identify A, B, C and D structures shown in above

diagram of female gametophyte–

A B C D E
(1) Antipodal Secondary Stigma Style Chalaza
cells nuclei
(2) Antipodal Secondary Style Stigma Chalaza
cells nuclei
(3) Antipodal Secondary Stigma Chalaza Style
cells nuclei
(4) Antipodal Secondary Chalaza Stigma Style
cells nuclei
A B C D
21. Identify the components labeled A, B, C and D in the
Polar Central Antipodal diagram above from the list I to VIII given along with
(1) Synergid
Nuclei cell cell components–
Antipodal Polar Central
(2) Synergid
cell Nuclei cell

Antipodal Polar Megaspore

(3) Synergid
cell Nuclei mother cell

Filiform Polar Central Antipodal

(4)
Apparatus nuclei cell cell

19. Which of the following options is correct? I. Micropyle II. Chalaza

(1) Pollination gives the guarantee of the promotion III. Central cell IV. PEN
of post-pollination events that lead to V. PEC VI. Megaspore
fertilisation. VII. Degenerating VIII. Degenerating
(2) The events – “from pollen deposition on stigma Synergid antipodal cell
IX. Polar nuclei
until pollen tubes enter the ovule” are together The correct components are –
referred to as pollen-pistil interaction. A B C D
(3) Pollen-pistil interaction is a dynamic process (1) I VIII II III
involving pollen recognition followed by only (2) II VIII III I
promotion (not rejection) of the pollen. (3) VI IV VII III
(4) Pistil has no ability to recognise the pollen, (4) VII IV VIII V
whether right or wrong type.

22. In a fertilised ovule, n, 2n and 3n conditions occur
respectively in–
(1) Antipodals, zygote, endosperm
(2) Megaspore mother cell, nucellus, endosperm
(3) Egg, nucellus, microspore
(4) Endosperm, micropyle, egg
23. Double fertilisation is
(1) Fusion of two male gametes with one egg
(2) Fusion of one male gamete with two polar nuclei
(3) Fusion of two male gametes of a pollen tube
with two different eggs
(4) Synagmy and triple fusion
24. Secondary nucleus is formed by
(1) Antipodal cells (2) Egg apparatus
(3) Synergids (4) Two polar nuclei
25. What is the function of germ pore?
(1) Emergence of radicle
(2) Absorption of water for seed germination
(3) Initiation of pollen tube
(4) Release of male gametes
26. Which one of the following statements is wrong?
(1) When pollen is shed at two- celled stage, double
fertilization does not take place.
(2) Vegetative cell is larger than generative cell
(3) Pollen grains in some plants remain viable for
months
(4) Intine is made up of cellulose and pectin.
27. Product of sexual reproduction generally generates:
(1) Longer viability of seeds
(2) Prolonged dormancy
(3) New genetic combination leading to variation
(4) Large biomass
28. Pollen tablets are available in the market for
(1) In vitro fertilization
(2) Breeding programmes
(3) Supplementing food
(4) Ex situ conservation
29. The viability of pollen grains depends upon–
(1) Prevailing temperature
(2) Prevailing humidity
(3) Genetic potentiality of the concerned species
(4) All
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30.
Identify A, B, C, D and E structures shown in figure
of a female gametophyte-
(1) A- Antipodal cells, B-Central cells, C-Polar
nuclei, D-Synergids, E-Acrosome
(2) A- Antipodal cells, B-Central cells, C-Polar
nuclei, D-Synergids, E-Filiform apparatus
(3) A- Synergids, B-Central cells, C-Polar nuclei,
D-Antipodal cells, E- Filiform apparatus
(4) A- Synergids, B-Megaspore mother cell, C-
Polar nuclei, D-Synergids, E- Filiform apparatus
31. In the grass family the cotyledon is called....
(1) coleorrhiza (2) scutellum
(3) coleoptile (4) epicotyl
32. Endosperm is completely consumed by developing
embryo before seed maturation of
exalbuminous/non-endospermic seeds are found in-
(1) Pea, ground nut, beans
(2) Coconut, castor
(3) Maize, wheat
(4) Coconut, wheat
33. Epicotyl has a shoot apex and a few leaf primordia
enclosed in a hollow foliar structure, the ......
(1) coleoptile (2) coleorrhiza
(3) scutellum (4) epicotyl
34. Diagram given below shows state in embryogenesis in
a typical dicot (Capsella). Identify structures A to D
respectively-
(1) Suspensor, Radicle, Plumule, Cotyledons
(2) Hypophysis, Radicle, Plumule, Cotyledons
(3) Suspensor, Plumule, Radicle, Cotyledons
(4) Suspensor, Radicle, Plumule, Hypocotyls
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35. 38. Albuminous/endospermic seeds are-

(1) Coconut, castor, sunflower
(2) Bean, pea
(3) Groundnut, pea
(4) None

39. In most plants; the fruit develops from the ovary, other
parts degenerate and fall off such fruits are called-
Go through the given diagram of a typical dicot
embryo. In which of the following all the 3 parts (1) False fruits
labelled as A, B, C with their respective functions are (2) True fruits
correctly identifies? (3) Parthenocarpic fruit
(1) A-Plumule, shoot system formation, (4) None of the above
B-Radicle, root system formation,
C-Hypophysis, formation of radicle 40. False fruits (thalamus also contributes to fruit
(2) A-Plumule, shoot system formation,
formation) are found in-
B-Radicle, root system formation,
C-Cotyledon, food storage (1) Apple and pear (2) Strawberry
(3) A-Radicle, root system formation, (3) Cashew nut (4) All
B-Plumule, shoot system formation,
C-Cotyledon, food storage 41. Which of the following statement is correct?
(4) A-Radicle, root system formation, (1) Parthenocarpic fruits (seedless fruits) develop
B-Plumule, shoot system formation, without fertilization e.g. banana.
C-Endosperm, food storage
(2) Parthenocarpy can be induced by hormones
36. Which of the sequences is correct for embryogenesis (3) Seed is the basis of our agriculture
in dicots? (4) All
(1) Zygote → Globular stage → Proembryo →
Heart shaped stage → Matured embryo 42. Hybrid seeds have to be produced every year because-
(2) Zygote → Heart shaped stage → Globular (1) Hybrid plants become sterile in coming year
stage → Matured embryo (2) They show more heterosis in coming year
(3) Zygote → Proembryo → Heart shaped stage (3) Hybrid vigour is not maintained beyond one
→ Globular stage → Matured embryo generation as segregation of genes occurs in the
(4) Zygote → Proembryo → Globular stage →
second generation
Heart shaped stage → Matured embryo
(4) Hybrid seed industry tends to increase cost of the
37. Seed dormancy allows the plants to– seeds
(1) Overcome unfavourable climate conditions
(2) Develop healthy seeds 43. Occurrence of more than one embryo in a seed is
referred to as
(3) Reduce viability (1) Polyembryony (2) Parthenocarpy
(4) Prevent deterioration of seeds (3) Amphimixis (4) Parthenogenesis
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Answer Key
1. (1) 20. (1)
2. (4) 21. (4)
3. (4) 22. (1)
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36. (4)
14. (3) 37. (1)
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16. (3) 39. (2)
40. (4)
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19. (2) 43. (1)

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