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1. In which of the following leaves is parallel venation observed? Oak
Plantain
Dandelion
Ash Shepherd's Purse
Answer: AshLeaves in which parallel venation is observed have all their veins running parallel to each other. This type of venation is observed in the leaves of ash, oat, rye, vernal and timothy. 2. Which of the following flowering plants is a tree? Bluebell
Daffodil
Clover
Beech Barley
Answer: BeechThe beech tree is a flowering plant. The bluebell, daffodil, clover and barley are all flowering plants but not trees. 3. In which of the following leaves is reticulate venation observed? Vernal
Elm Timothy
Oat
Rye
Answer: ElmLeaves in which reticulate venation is observed have a dense network of overlapping veins. This type of venation is observed in the leaves of elm, oak, dandelion, plantain and shepherd's purse.
4. A root formed by multiple thread-like strands is called a _______ root. fibrous tap
Answer: fibrousA root formed by multiple thread-like strands is known as a tap root. This type of root is observed in the onion bulb plant. 5. Which of the following words correctly describes the marigold? Coniferous
Shrub
Deciduous
Herbaceous Marine
Answer: HerbaceousA herbaceous plant is one having a soft stem. The marigold is a herbaceous plant. 6. Which of the following plants have compound leaves? Horse-Chestnut Elm
Oak
Holly
Shepherd's Purse
Answer: Horse-ChestnutCompound leaves are observed in the horse-chestnut. 7. What is the scientific term for a leaf blade? Pedicel
Lamina Peduncle
Answer: LaminaThe scientific term for a leaf blade is lamina. 8. An ash leaf generally contains _______ leaflets. Five
Seven
Nine
Answer: NineThe leaf of an ash usually contains nine leaflets. 9. What is the scientific term for a leaf stalk? Petiole Pedicel
Peduncle
Answer: PetioleThe scientific term for a leaf stalk is petiole. 10. Which of the following plants has thorns on its stem? Apple
Hyacinth
Rice
Rose Cuckoo-Pint
Answer: RoseThe rose plant has thorns (prickles) on its stem. 11. Which of the following flowering plants has tendrils? Primrose
Buttercup
Sweet Pea Oak
Rose
Answer: Sweet PeaTendrils are slender thread-like curly structures by which a climbing plant clings. Tendrils are observed on the sweet pea. 12. A single, long and stout root is called a _______ root. fibrous
tap adventitious
Answer: tapA single, long and stout (fat) root is known as a tap root. This type of root is observed in the shepherd's purse. 13. Which of the following is not an evergreen plant? Cedar
Mistletoe
Willow Holly
Yew
Answer: WillowAn evergreen plant is one having green leaves all throughout the year, without shedding them in any season. The willow is an evergreen plant. It has flexible branches and usually grows near water. 14. A flowering plant consists of four parts, namely the roots, stems, leaves and flowers. True False
Answer: TrueAny flowering plant comprises four parts. These are the roots, stems, leaves and flowers. 15. Compound leaves are divided into several leaflets. True False
Answer: TrueA compound leaf is divided into several leaflets. 16. In a flowering plant, the flowers contain the male and female reproductive organs. True False
Answer: TrueIn any flowering plant, the male and female reproductive organs are contained in the flowers. 17. The roots of a plant hold it erect. True
False
Answer: FalseThe stem of a plant holds it erect. The roots of a plant take in water and mineral salts from the soil. 18. The leaves of a plant take in water and mineral salts. True
False
Answer: FalseThe leaves of a plant transpire water. The roots of a plant take in water and mineral salts from the soil. 19. The roots of a plant transpire water. True
False
Answer: FalseThe roots of a plant take in water and mineral salts from the soil. The leaves of a plant transpire water.
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