Multiple Choice Questions

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Seed which are able to withstand reduction in moisture and temperature are called

  • dormant seeds

  • recalcitrant seeds

  • orthodox seeds

  • non- viable seeds


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orthodox seeds

Orthodox seeds are the seeds that survive drying or freezing during ex- situ conservation. These are long- lived seeds and can be successfully dried to moisture contents.

A dormant seed is one that is unable to germinate in a specified period of time under a combination of environmental factors that are normally suitable for the germination of the non- dormant seed.

Recalcitrant seeds are seeds that do not survive drying and freezing during ex-situ conservation and vice versa.

Non- viable seeds are the seeds that do not germinate even if all the favourable conditions needed for germination are provided.


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Outgrowth developing along with hilum of the seed is:

  • Plumule

  • Radicle

  • Strophiole

  • Perisperm


Tetradynamous stamens are found in :

  • Chrysanthemum

  • Zinnia

  • Poppy

  • Brassica


Anthesis means

  • growth of pollen tube inside the carpel

  • dehiscence of anthers

  • opening of floral bud

  • emergence of anthers


Pollination occuring from one flower to another of same plant is :

  • autogamy

  • allogamy

  • geitenogamy

  • none of these


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Aleuron layer is found in :

  • embryo

  • nucellus

  • endosperm

  • endodermis


The formation of embryo without fusion of gametes is termed as :

  • apospory

  • isogamy

  • apogamy

  • syngamy


Removal of top fertile soil by wind or water is :

  • Siltation

  • Soil erosion

  • Weathering of soil

  • Leaching


Phytochrome occurs in two forms. In which form it promotes the germination of seeds of some species ?

  • Pfr forms

  • Pr forms

  • Both forms

  • None of these


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Diadelphous stamens are the characteristic features of :

  • Ranunculaceae

  • Fabaceae

  • Poaceae

  • Malvaceae


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