Morphology of Flowering Plants
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026
125 Questions
35 Papers covered
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage Year Questions Papers Avg / paper Weightage 2026 7 2 3.5 6.93% ↑24.8% 2025 3 1 3 5.56% ↓20.8% 2024 8 2 4 7.02% ↑47.4% 2023 3 1 3 4.76% ↑4% 2022 6 2 3 4.58% ↑37.4% 2021 2 1 2 3.33% ↓44.4% 2020 3 1 3 6.00% ↑218% 2019 1 1 1 1.89% ↓48.1% 2018 2 1 2 3.64% ↓30.9% 2017 3 1 3 5.26% ↓32.7% 2016 9 2 4.5 7.83% ↑6.6% 2015 8 2 4 7.34% ↓17.8% 2014 5 1 5 8.93% ↑41.6% 2013 7 2 3.5 6.31% ↓27.8% 2012 9 2 4.5 8.74% ↓6.8% 2011 9 2 4.5 9.38% ↓6.2% 2010 9 2 4.5 10.00% ↓6.7% 2009 6 1 6 10.71% ↑17.9% 2008 5 1 5 9.09% ↑78.8% 2006 3 1 3 5.08% ↑60.2% 2005 2 1 2 3.17% ↓12.7% 2004 2 1 2 3.64% ↑12.7% 2003 2 1 2 3.23% ↓31.2% 2002 3 1 3 4.69% ↓53.9% 2001 6 1 6 10.17% ↑174.6% 2000 2 1 2 3.70%
All 125 MCQ 117 Matching 8
TopicAll Aestivation and Placentation Families: Fabaceae, Solanaceae, Liliaceae (Old Syllabus) Semi-technical Description of a Flowering Plant, Floral Formula The Flower: Parts, Symmetry, Position of Ovary The Fruit and The Seed (Dicot and Monocot) The Inflorescence (Racemose, Cymose) The Leaf: Venation, Types, Phyllotaxy and Modifications The Root: Regions and Modifications The Stem and Its Modifications YearAll 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
⚠ 2 of these questions are out of the current syllabus (marked on the question).
1
In racemose inflorescence, .
The growth is limited Flowers are solitary Flowers are borne in an acropetal succession The main axis terminates in a flower
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2
In angiosperms, root hairs arise from which one of the following regions of the root ?
The region of elongation The region of meristematic activity The region of maturation The root cap zone
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3
Which of the following floral formula is the correct floral formula of Solanaceae family ?
⚥ K(5) C(5) A5 G(2) ⚥ K5 C5 A5 G(2) ⚥ K(5) C(5) A5 G(2) ⚥ K5 C(5) A5 G(2)
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Match List I with List II :
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
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5
Phyllotaxy is the pattern of arrangement of .
sepals leaves flowers fruits
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6
Match List-I with List-II.
A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
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7
Which of the following are characteristic features of Solanaceae family?
B, C and D only A, B and C only D only A and B only
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8
Which of the following is an example of a zygomorphic flower?
Pea Chilli Petunia Datura
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9
Given below are two statements: In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct Both Statement I and Statement II are correct Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
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10
In the seeds of cereals, the outer covering of endosperm separates the embryo by a protein-rich layer called:
Integument Aleurone layer Coleoptile Coleorhiza
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11
Which of the following is an example of actinomorphic flower?
Datura Cassia Pisum Sesbania
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12
Identify the part of the seed from the given figure which is destined to form root when the seed germinates. [Figure]
A B C D
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13
Identify the type of flowers based on the position of calyx, corolla and androecium with respect to the ovary from the given figures (a) and (b) [Figure]
(a) Epigynous; (b) Hypogynous (a) Hypogynous; (b) Epigynous (a) Perigynous; (b) Epigynous (a) Perigynous; (b) Perigynous
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Match List I with List II Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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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-II, D-III A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
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Match List-I with List-II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
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17
Match List-I with List-II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
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18
Which of the following examples show monocarpellary, unilocular ovary with many ovules? Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
B and E only C, D and E only A, B and D only A and C only
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19
Family Fabaceae differs from Solanaceae and Liliaceae. With respect to the stamens, pick out the characteristics specific to family Fabaceae but not found in Solanaceae or Liliaceae.
Polyadelphous and epipetalous stamens Monoadelphous and Monothecous anthers Epiphyllous and Dithecous anthers Diadelphous and Dithecous anthers
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20
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
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21
Axile placentation is observed in
China rose, Beans and Lupin Tomato, Dianthus and Pea China rose, Petunia and Lemon Mustard, Cucumber and Primrose
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Identify the correct set of statements: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(B) and (C) only (A) and (D) only (B), (C), (D) and (E) only (A), (B), (D) and (E) only
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23
Which one of the following plants shows vexillary aestivation and diadelphous stamens?
Colchicum autumnale Pisum sativum Allium cepa Solanum nigrum
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24
The flowers are Zygomorphic in : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A, B and C only B, C only D, E only C, D, E only
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25
Which of the following statement is not correct?
The rhizome is thick, prostrate and branched Rhizome is a condensed form of stem The apical bud in rhizome always remains above the ground The rhizome is aerial with no distinct nodes and internodes
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Match List - I with List - II : Choose the correct answer from the options given below
(a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii) (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv) (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (iii) (a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i)
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The Floral Diagram represents which one of the following families? [Figure]
Liliaceae Fabaceae Brassicaceae Solanaceae
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Diadelphous stamens are found in
China rose and citrus China rose Citrus Pea
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29
Match Column-I with Column-II Select the correct answer from the options given below.
(a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
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Ray florets have
Superior ovary Hypogynous ovary Half inferior ovary Inferior ovary
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