Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage Year Questions Papers Avg / paper Weightage 2026 2 2 1 1.98% ↑6.9% 2025 1 1 1 1.85% ↓69.8% 2024 7 2 3.5 6.14% ↑28.9% 2023 3 1 3 4.76% ↑4% 2022 6 2 3 4.58% ↓8.4% 2021 3 1 3 5.00% ↑25% 2020 2 1 2 4.00% ↓29.3% 2019 3 1 3 5.66% ↓22.2% 2018 4 1 4 7.27% ↑38.2% 2017 3 1 3 5.26% ↑101.8% 2016 3 2 1.5 2.61% ↓5.2% 2015 3 2 1.5 2.75% ↓22.9% 2014 2 1 2 3.57% ↓20.7% 2013 5 2 2.5 4.50% ↓22.7% 2012 6 2 3 5.83% ↑39.8% 2011 4 2 2 4.17% ↓25% 2010 5 2 2.5 5.56% ↓22.2% 2009 4 1 4 7.14% ↑96.4% 2008 2 1 2 3.64% ↓7.3% 2007 2 1 2 3.92% ↑131.4% 2006 1 1 1 1.69% ↑6.8% 2005 1 1 1 1.59% ↓67.2% 2003 3 1 3 4.84% ↓38.1% 2002 5 1 5 7.81% ↑360.9% 2001 1 1 1 1.69% ↓8.5% 2000 1 1 1 1.85%
All 82 MCQ 79 Matching 3
TopicAll Anatomy of Dicot and Monocot Leaf Anatomy of Dicot and Monocot Root Anatomy of Dicot and Monocot Stem Meristematic Tissues Permanent Tissues: Complex (Xylem, Phloem) Permanent Tissues: Simple (Parenchyma, Collenchyma, Sclerenchyma) Secondary Growth: Vascular Cambium, Wood, Cork Cambium (Old Syllabus) The Tissue System (Epidermal, Ground, Vascular) YearAll 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2003 2002 2001 2000
⚠ 4 of these questions are out of the current syllabus (marked on the question).
1
Match List I with List II :
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
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2
The main function of bulliform cells in grasses is :
to perform photosynthesis. to minimize water loss during water stress. to make the leaf impermeable to fungal spores. to transport water.
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3
Find the statement that is NOT correct with regard to the structure of monocot stem.
Vascular bundles are conjoint and closed. Phloem parenchyma is absent. Hypodermis is parenchymatous. Vascular bundles are scattered.
NEET (UG) 2025
4
In the given figure, which component has thin outer walls and highly thickened inner walls? [Figure]
C D A B
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5
Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are true Both Statement I and Statement II are false Statement I is true but Statement II is false Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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6
Bulliform cells are responsible for
Inward curling of leaves in monocots. Protecting the plant from salt stress. Increased photosynthesis in monocots. Providing large spaces for storage of sugars.
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7
Which of the following simple tissues are commonly found in the fruit walls of nuts and pulp of pear?
Sclereids Fibres Parenchyma Collenchyma
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8
Which one of the following is not found in Gymnosperms?
Sieve cells Albuminous cells Tracheids Vessels
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9
Which of the following helps in maintenance of the pressure gradient in sieve tubes?
Albuminous cells Sieve cells Phloem parenchyma Companion cells
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10
Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false Statement I is false but Statement II is true Both Statement I and Statement II are true Both Statement I and Statement II are false
RE-NEET (UG) 2024
11
Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
NEET (UG) 2023
12
Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false Statement I is correct but Statement II is false Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true Both Statement I and Statement II are true
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13
Identify the correct statements: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A and D only A, B and D only B and C only B, C and E only
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14
Read the following statements about the vascular bundles: Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A, B and D only A, B, C, D and E only A, B, C and D only A, C, D and E only
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15
In old trees the greater part of secondary xylem is dark brown and resistant to insect attack due to : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A and B only C and D only D and E only B and D only
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16
The anatomy of springwood shows some peculiar features. Identify the correct set of statements about springwood. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A, B, D and E only A, C, D and E only A, B and D only C, D and E only
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17
Interfascicular cambium is present between
Secondary xylem and secondary phloem Primary xylem and primary phloem Pericycle and endodermis Two vascular bundles
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18
The type of tissue commonly found in the fruit wall of nuts is :
Sclereid Parenchyma Collenchyma Sclerenchyma
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19
Initiation of lateral roots and vascular cambium during secondary growth takes place in cells of
Pericycle Epiblema Cortex Endodermis
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20
Match List-I with List-II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
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21
Match List-I with List-II. Select the correct answer from the options given below.
(a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
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22
Select the correct pair.
Loose parenchyma cells rupturing the epidermis and forming a lens shaped opening in bark - Spongy parenchyma Large colorless empty cells in the epidermis of grass leaves - Subsidiary cells In dicot leaves, vascular bundles are surrounded by large thick-walled cells - Conjunctive tissue Cells of medullary rays that form part of cambial ring - Interfascicular cambium
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23
Identify the incorrect statement.
Sapwood is involved in conduction of water and minerals from root to leaf Sapwood is the innermost secondary xylem and is lighter in colour Due to deposition of tannins, resins, oils etc., heart wood is dark in colour Heart wood does not conduct water but gives mechanical support
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24
The transverse section of a plant shows following anatomical features : (i) Large number of scattered vascular bundles surrounded by bundle sheath (ii) Large conspicuous parenchymatous ground tissue (iii) Vascular bundles conjoint and closed (iv) Phloem parenchyma absent Identify the category of plant and its part:
Monocotyledonous root Dicotyledonous stem Dicotyledonous root Monocotyledonous stem
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25
Grass leaves curl inward during very dry weather. Select the most appropriate reason from the following:
Shrinkage of air spaces in spongy mesophyll Tyloses in vessels Closure of stomata Flaccidity of bulliform cells
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26
Phloem in gymnosperms lacks:
Companion cells only Both sieve tubes and companion cells Albuminous cells and sieve cells Sieve tubes only
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27
Which of the statements given below is not true about formation of Annual Rings in trees?
Activity of cambium depends upon variation in climate. Annual rings are not prominent in trees of temperate region. Annual ring is a combination of spring wood and autumn wood produced in a year. Differential activity of cambium causes light and dark bands of tissue – early and late wood respectively
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28
Stomata in grass leaf are
kidney-shaped barrel-shaped dumb-bell shaped rectangular
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29
Secondary xylem and phloem in dicot stem are produced by
vascular cambium axillary meristems apical meristems phellogen
NEET 2018
30
Casparian strips occur in
pericycle epidermis endodermis cortex
NEET 2018