Explore topic-wise MCQs in Life Sciences.

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301.

Major different between animal and plant is in their

A. digestion
B. respiration
C. locomotion
D. egestion
Answer» D. egestion
302.

How many spores a single moss can generate?

A. 1 million
B. 50 million
C. 500 million
D. 5 million
Answer» C. 500 million
303.

Class of angiosperm which contain two cotyledon are called

A. monocotyledons
B. dicotyledons
C. tricotyledons
D. multicotyledons
Answer» C. tricotyledons
304.

After fats and glycogen (C₂₄H₄₂O₂₁) are consumed in case of starvation, the next nutrient to be consumed is

A. proteins
B. starch
C. cellulose
D. adenosine triphosphate
Answer» B. starch
305.

Nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur are the examples of

A. essential non-metallic elements
B. essential metallic elements
C. non-essential non-metallic elements
D. non-essential metallic elements
Answer» B. essential metallic elements
306.

Horsetail plants are also known as

A. Anthrophytes
B. bryophytes
C. sporophytes
D. sori
Answer» B. bryophytes
307.

Whisk ferns belong to which genus?

A. Psilotum
B. Byram
C. Riccia
D. Porella
Answer» B. Byram
308.

Period of dormancy for seeds of desert plants can be upto

A. few weeks
B. few months
C. 5-10 years
D. 15 years
Answer» E.
309.

Which of following are small pores that allow gas exchange in plants?

A. plasmodesmata
B. stomata
C. nuclear pores
D. spores
Answer» C. nuclear pores
310.

Color of the keel petals in Clitoria flower is

A. bright purple
B. green
C. yellowish green
D. yellow
Answer» D. yellow
311.

Piliferous layer is found in the zone of

A. cell multiplication
B. cell elongation
C. cell maturation
D. all of above
Answer» D. all of above
312.

In sage, chances of self pollination are reduced due to the fact that the

A. plant has unisexual flowers
B. stigmas do not receive the pollens from the same flowers
C. distance between the stigma and anther is more
D. plant only contains stigma in some flowers
Answer» D. plant only contains stigma in some flowers
313.

Sclerenchymatous cells are heavily lignified cells in

A. xylem
B. phloem
C. cortex
D. cuticle
Answer» B. phloem
314.

Which of following is a multicellular diploid formed from mitotic division of zygote?

A. gamete
B. sporophyte
C. gametophyte
D. spore
Answer» C. gametophyte
315.

Cambium can be easily located

A. alternating with xylem
B. alternating with phloem
C. between the xylem and phloem
D. in the center of vascular bundles
Answer» D. in the center of vascular bundles
316.

Capillary action plays a pert in upward movement of water in

A. pith cells
B. epidermis cells
C. woody trees
D. small plants
Answer» E.
317.

First step in seed germination is

A. passing through the gut of an animal
B. exploding along the sutures
C. absorption of water
D. taking in of O₂
Answer» D. taking in of O₂
318.

Post fertilization, pericarp gets developed from

A. fruit
B. ovary wall
C. ovule
D. funicle
Answer» C. ovule
319.

Starch formation can occur in

A. roots
B. stem
C. leaves
D. phloem
Answer» B. stem
320.

Sugars made in leaves is transported through

A. mesophyll cells
B. lower epidermis
C. xylem tissues
D. phloem tissues
Answer» E.
321.

Sensory receptors of exoskeleton are called as

A. sensilla
B. bristles
C. lenses
D. effectors
Answer» B. bristles
322.

Leaf stalk enables in rapid

A. diffusion of carbon dioxide
B. diffusion of maximum sunlight
C. loss of water
D. conversion of physical energy in chemical energy
Answer» C. loss of water
323.

Which of following plants are generally called 'Mormon tree'?

A. ephedra
B. Welwitschia
C. Gnetum
D. hornworts
Answer» B. Welwitschia
324.

Structure of a sporophyte consists of a foot, seta and

A. vacoule
B. cell membrane
C. cell wall
D. capsule
Answer» E.
325.

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) taken in night is stored in form of

A. dark energy
B. chemical energy
C. physical energy
D. carbon monoxide
Answer» C. physical energy
326.

Ability to withstand fluctuations in salt concentration is more in

A. fresh water organisms
B. sea water organisms
C. brackish water organisms
D. muddy water organisms
Answer» D. muddy water organisms
327.

Arrangements of vascular bundles are effective to

A. wind stress
B. weight bearing ability
C. pressure
D. heat
Answer» C. pressure
328.

To carry out insect-pollination, the flower must not be

A. small
B. large
C. scented
D. brightly colored
Answer» B. large
329.

Period of dormation may be

A. days
B. weeks
C. years
D. varies as per the species
Answer» E.
330.

In plants epicalyx is found in

A. when there is no calyx
B. covering outer to calyx
C. non-floral leaves
D. covering inner to calyx
Answer» C. non-floral leaves
331.

In plants, epicalyx in clitoria is

A. absent
B. may be 2
C. may be 4
D. more than 4
Answer» C. may be 4
332.

Number of petals in Clitoria flowers are

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer» C. 6
333.

Protein that is deposited on epidermis is

A. Collagen
B. Keratin
C. Elastin
D. all of above
Answer» C. Elastin
334.

Liverworts belong to which of following phylum?

A. Anthocerophyta
B. bryophyta
C. Hepatophyta
D. gymnosperms
Answer» D. gymnosperms
335.

Each pollen grain forms

A. one haploid male gamete
B. two haploid male gametes
C. one diploid male gamete
D. two diploid male gametes
Answer» C. one diploid male gamete
336.

Liver-worts, mosses, ferns move towards archegonia following stimulus of

A. heat
B. nucleic acid
C. spores
D. chloroplast
Answer» C. spores
337.

Which of following term is used to refer to land plants?

A. Embryophytes.
B. sporophytes
C. placenta
D. gametophyte
Answer» B. sporophytes
338.

Pollens are large, sticky and heavy in plants pollinated by

A. wind
B. insects
C. water
D. rain
Answer» C. water
339.

Spontaneous movements which occur as a result of internal causes are called

A. paratonic
B. autonomic
C. turgor
D. growth
Answer» C. turgor
340.

Epicuticle in exoskeleton is made up of

A. lipoprotein
B. chitin
C. polysaccharide
D. fructolipase
Answer» B. chitin
341.

The light-dependent stage cannot be carried out without

A. oxygen
B. carbon dioxide
C. water
D. carbon monoxide
Answer» D. carbon monoxide
342.

When exposed to damp air, the cobalt chloride (COCl₂) paper turns to

A. pink
B. buff
C. blue
D. green
Answer» B. buff
343.

Roses can grow successfully if stock and scion are of the

A. related species
B. different species
C. different groups
D. similar class
Answer» B. different species
344.

Examples of winged fruits include

A. angsana
B. tridex
C. Tacoma
D. cotton
Answer» B. tridex
345.

What is association between a plant and fungi called?

A. mycorrhizae
B. commensalism
C. parasitism
D. photosynthesis
Answer» B. commensalism
346.

Which of following is a sticky structure that receives pollen?

A. pistil
B. ovum
C. anther
D. stigma
Answer» E.
347.

Which of following enclose flowers before it opens?

A. petals
B. sepals
C. leaves
D. stem
Answer» C. leaves
348.

Sensilla are specialized modification of exoskeleton for exchange of

A. body fluid
B. gases
C. nitrogenous waste
D. oxygen
Answer» C. nitrogenous waste
349.

Cells which are present in seed coats and nut shells which provide protection are

A. fibers
B. tracheids
C. sclereides
D. vessels
Answer» D. vessels
350.

Which of following protects pollen from harsh winds as it travels?

A. lignin
B. chitin
C. proteins
D. Sporopollenin
Answer» E.