MORPHOLOGICAL AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE

Total Questions: 39

21. Orange color of corrot is due to any one of the following- [S.S.C Online CHSL (T-I) 18.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Carotene
Note:

The yellow-orange colour of fruits and vegetables is mainly due to their high amount of carotenc.

22. Which of the following is a part of a leaf? [S.S.C. Online M.T.S. (T-I) 14.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Petiole
Note:

The part of the leaves that connects them to the twig or stem is called the Petiole. The gypsum, petals, and stamens are the parts of the flower.

23. Which of the following pigments causes the red colour in onions? [S.S.C. Online C.H.S.L (T-I) 12.08. 2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Anthocyanins
Note:

Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments that become red, violet, and blue due to varying pH values. It is an organic compounds. In addition to onions, anthocyanins are also present in berries, grapes, and some tropical fruits.

24. ______ is the pattern of veins in the blade of a leaf. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 18.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Venation
Note:

The pattern of veins in the blade of a leaf is called venation. It may be reticulated or parallel and single venous or multi-veined.

25. What is the broad, green part of a leaf called? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 14.10.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Lamina
Note:

The broad green part of the leaf is called the lamina.

26. In which type of venation is the design net-like on both sides of the mid-rib? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-1) 3.10.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Reticulate Venation
Note:

The pattern of veins in the leaves is called Venation. If the veins are arranged in a net-like design or pattern On either side of the mid-rib of the leaves, then it is called Reticulate Venation. This type of configuration is found in the leaves of the hibiscus and mango.

27. What is the thick vein in the middle of the leaf called? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-1) 18.09.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) middle vein
Note:

The thick vein in the middle of the leaf, which starts from the leaf's petiole and goes to the apex, is called the midrib. Other veins emerge from the middle vein and continue on the leaf.

28. Exchange of gases occurs through which part of the plant tissue? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 19.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Stomata
Note:

The exchange of gases in plants takes place through the pores located in their leaves. Plants have tiny pores on their leaves' surface, called stomata or stomata.

29. Plants with green and soft stems are called- [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) herbs
Note:

Plants with green and tender stems come under the category of Herbs. These can be annual, perennial, or biennial.

30. Plants with weak stems, which cannot stand upright and spread on the ground, are called- [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-1) 21.09.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) creeper
Note:

Plants with weak stems, which cannot stand upright on the ground but grow by spreading on the ground surface, are called creepers. For example, the vines or vines of pumpkin, watermelon, cucumber, cucumber, etc., are spread on the ground.