The Structure of a Plant

Q. Which of these plants has a weak stem and climbs upwards by taking support?

1. Pumpkin

2. Strawberry

3. Watermelon

4. Money plant

Q. Identify parts of the plant A, B, C and D from the characteristics given below.

A: It is the most attractive part of the plant and means of reproduction.
B: It is flat and a major site for the production of food.
C: It is an edible part of the plant in some cases. It's main function is to protect the seeds.
D: It supports the parts of the plant and conducts water.

1. A - Leaf, B - Stem, C - Flower, D - Root
2. A - Fruit, B - Root, C - Flower, D - Stem
3. A - Flower, B - Leaf, C - Fruit, D - Stem
4. A - Fruit, B - Root, C - Stem, D -Flower

Q.

Identify the false statement with respect to leaves.

1. They are called the "Food factory" of the plant.

2. They are mainly of 2 types: Simple and Compound leaves.

3. They usually grow away from sunlight.

4. They help in excretion of excess water from the plants.

Q.

The flowers in a plant are transformed into fruits.

1. True

2. False

Q.

Which of the following plants have fibrous roots?

1. Bamboo

2. Radish

3. Sugarcane

4. Tulsi plant

Q. The leaves of cacti are modified into ____ to prevent water loss.

1. spines
2. tendril
3. tuber
4. buds

Q. Which among the following is an insectivorous plant?

1. Loranthus
2. Pitcher
3. Periwinkle
4. Dodder

Q. ____ holds the soil firmly and anchors the plant.

1. Stem
2. Leaf
3. Root
4. Flower

Q. Which of the following is not a function of the stem of a plant?

1. Transportation of fluids throughout the plant

2. Storage of food

3. Providing support to other parts of the plant

4. Attract bees and birds for pollination

Q. Assertion [A]: Cactus does not perform photosynthesis.

Reason [R]: Spines are present in cactus.

1. A is true and R is false
2. A is false and R is true
3. Both A and R are true and R is a correct explanation for A
4. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation for A