NEET : Multiple Choice questions: Inflorescence and Flower in flowering Plant




1. Which one of the following statement is incorrect.
A. Flower is developed, When shoot meristem in converted into floral meristem.
B.The apex of floral meristem develops different floral appendages at internode of stem.
C. A Flower is said to be solitary when shoot tip is transformed into flower.
D. The  arrangement and distribution of flowers on the floral axis is called inflorescence.
Answer : B  Explanation 

2.  Inflorescence can be classified on the basis of 
A. Growth of floral axis 
B. Number of floral appendages 
C. Group of the flowers 
D. Nature of axillary bud 
Answer : A Explanation 

3.  Consider the following statement and select the correct code 
1. In Racemose inflorescence,main axis grow continuously to develop the flowers.
2. Flower are arranged in acropetal order.
A. Only 1    
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1  nor   2
Answer : C Explanation

4.  Consider the following statement and select the correct code 
1. In cymose inflorescence, main axis terminates at flower and   growth of axis is limited.
2. Flower are arranged in Basipetal order.
A. Only 1    
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1  nor   2
Answer : C Explanation


5.  Swollen tip of pedicle that bear calyx , corolla androecium and Gynoecium called as 
A. Receptacle 
B. Thalamus
C. Receptacle and thalamus
D. Funicle 
Answer: C Explanation 

6.  Consider the following statement and select the correct code 
1. Androecium and Gynoecium do not take part in reproduction hence they are accessory reproductive organ.
2. Calyx  and corolla  take part in reproduction directly hence they are main  reproductive organ.
A. Only 1    
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1  nor   2
Answer: D Explanation

7.  Word Perianth refer to condition in which  calyx and corolla are not distinct, seen in 
A. Brinjal        B.Pea 
C. Water lily   D. Mustard
Answer: C  Explanation

8.  Bracteate flower has bract at the base of pedicle. Bract signifies 
A. Reduced leaf 
B. Swollen leaf base
C. Reduced Petiole
D. Perianth 
Answer: C  Explanation

9.  Match the list 
A. Androecium &   1. Bisexual
Gynoecium in a 
flower.
B. Androecium     2. Unisexual
& Gynoecium in 
different 
flower.
C.Flower with       3. Bracteate
the reduced leaf 
at base of 
pedicel
D.Flower is         4. Ebracteate
without
the bract.

      A         B        C         D
A.  4          3        2          1
B.  1           2        3         4
C.  1           3        2         4
D.  4          2        3          1
Answer: B  Explanation

10.  A flower is said to be trimerous, tetramerous and pentamerous when floral appendages are found in
........ Of 3, 4 and 5 respectively.
A. Multiple     B. Number 
C. Sum          D. All of above
Answer: A  Explanation

11. Match the List 
A.If a flower 1. Radial
is divided in Symmetrical
to two equal
radial halves
by any radial
plane passing
through the
center .
B. If a flower 2. Bilateral
is divided in Symmetrical
to two equal
vertical halves
by only a single 
vertical plane
passing through
the center.
C. If a flower 3.Asymmetrical
can not be
divided into
two equal halves
     A         B         C         
A.  2           3         1          
B.  3           2         1         
C.  1           3         2         
D.  1           2         3
Answer: D  Explanation

12. Which one of the following pair is correctly matched.
A. Radial symmetry: zygomorphic
B. Asymmetrical : Irregular 
C. Bilateral symmetrical : Actinomorphic
D. Asymmetrical : Morphic
Answer: B  Explanation

13.  In Which of the following plant, irregular flower is present.
A. Canna        B. Pea
C. Mustard     D. Gulmohar
Answer: A  Explanation

14. Consider the following actinomorphic flower and select the correct code .
1. Mustard    2. Datura
3. Chilli         4.Canna
A. 1, 2 and 3   B. 1, 3 and 4 
C. 2, 3 and 4  D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D  Explanation

15. Match the List 
A.If a flower 1.Canna
is divided in
to two equal
radial halves
by any radial
plane passing
through the
center .
B. If a flower 2. Cassia
is divided in
to two equal
vertical halves
by only a single 
vertical plane
passing through
the center.
C. If a flower 3. Datura
can not be
divided into
two equal halves
      A         B         C         
A.  2           3         1          
B.  3           2         1         
C.  1           3         2         
D.  1           2         3
Answer: B  Explanation

16. Consider the following zygomorphic flower and select the correct code .
1. Pea               2. Bean
3. Cassia         4.Gulmohar
A. 1, 2 and 3   
B. 1, 3 and 4 
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4 
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: C  Explanation

17. On the basis of position of ovary with respect to calyx, corolla, androecium the flowers are divided into 
A. Bisexual - Homosexual - unisexual
B. Trimerous - Tetramerous - Pentamerous
C. Actinomorphic- zygomorphic - irregular 
D. Hypogynous - Perigynous - Epigynous
Answer: D Explanation 

18. Match the List 
A.In a flower 1.Epigynous
Gynoecium is
at highest
Position and
Other floral
Part are below
Of it. Hence
ovary is
superior.
B. In a flower 2.Hypogynous
Gynoecium is 
located at centre
and other floral 
Parts are at same 
level.Hence 
ovary is 
half inferior.
C. In a flower 3. Perigynous
Thalamus grow
upward and
encloses the
ovary. Other
floral parts are
located above
the ovary.
ovary is 
inferior.

      A         B         C         
A.  2          3         1          
B.  3          2         1         
C.  1          3         2         
D.  1          2         3
Answer: A Explanation 


19. Match the List 
A. Plum 1.Epigynous
Rose
Preach
B. Mustard  2.Hypogynous        Rose
    Brinjal
C. Guava 3. Perigynous
Cucumber
Sun flower


      A         B         C         
A.  2          3         1          
B.  3          2         1         
C.  1          3         2         
D.  1          2         3
Answer: B Explanation 


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