Anatomy of Flowering Plants · Question 13

Read the following statements about the vascular bundles: Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. A, B and D only
2. A, B, C, D and E only
3. A, B, C and D only
4. A, C, D and E only

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 :

1. A and B only
2. C and D only
3. D and E only
4. B and D only

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:

1. A, B, D and E only
2. A, C, D and E only
3. A, B and D only
4. C, D and E only

Interfascicular cambium is present between

1. Secondary xylem and secondary phloem
2. Primary xylem and primary phloem
3. Pericycle and endodermis
4. Two vascular bundles

The type of tissue commonly found in the fruit wall of nuts is :

1. Sclereid
2. Parenchyma
3. Collenchyma
4. Sclerenchyma

Initiation of lateral roots and vascular cambium during secondary growth takes place in cells of

1. Pericycle
2. Epiblema
3. Cortex
4. Endodermis

Match List-I with List-II. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1. (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
2. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
3. (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
4. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

Match List-I with List-II. Select the correct answer from the options given below.

1. (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
2. (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
3. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
4. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)

Select the correct pair.

1. Loose parenchyma cells rupturing the epidermis and forming a lens shaped opening in bark - Spongy parenchyma
2. Large colorless empty cells in the epidermis of grass leaves - Subsidiary cells
3. In dicot leaves, vascular bundles are surrounded by large thick-walled cells - Conjunctive tissue
4. Cells of medullary rays that form part of cambial ring - Interfascicular cambium

Identify the incorrect statement.

1. Sapwood is involved in conduction of water and minerals from root to leaf
2. Sapwood is the innermost secondary xylem and is lighter in colour
3. Due to deposition of tannins, resins, oils etc., heart wood is dark in colour
4. Heart wood does not conduct water but gives mechanical support