Practice Test


Q1) Growth is defined as Show Answer


Q2) In unicellular organism growth is shown by Show Answer


Q3) In living organisms, growth is Show Answer


Q4) During germination due to water, ________ enzymes become active. Show Answer


Q5) In hypogeal germination Show Answer


Q6) In hypogeal germination, due to the elongation of _______ plumule comes out of the ground. Show Answer


Q7) Hypogeal germination is found in Show Answer


Q8) Hypogeal germination is seen in Show Answer


Q9) During epigeal germination of seed Show Answer


Q10) Vivipary is the characteristic feature of Show Answer


Q11) Vivipary germination is observed in Show Answer


Q12) Vivipary is the germination Show Answer


Q13) Epigeal germination is found in Show Answer


Q14) On the basis of the type of seed germination identify the ODD one. Show Answer


Q15) In hypogeal germination, the cotyledons of seed never become photosynthetic as they Show Answer


Q16) Germination takes place when the Show Answer


Q17) First visible sign of germination is Show Answer


Q18) Oxygen is essential for seed germination because Show Answer


Q19) Which of the following is/are common to both hypogeal and epigeal types of seed germination ? Show Answer


Q20) Plant growth is Show Answer


Q21) Changes due to growth is Show Answer


Q22) Meristematic cells have the capacity Show Answer


Q23) The meristem which is present from embryonic condition is called Show Answer


Q24) Development in organisms involves Show Answer


Q25) Growth is maximum in the zone of Show Answer


Q26) In a growing plant, the very first phase during the process of growth is Show Answer


Q27) Formation phase is Show Answer


Q28) In lag phase, growth is Show Answer


Q29) In plants, growth plotted against time gives a Show Answer


Q30) Maximum rate of growth occurs in Show Answer


Q31) Growing plants in dark that causes bending and reduction in size is Show Answer


Q32) In root,the region of fastest growth is Show Answer


Q33) The term 'Grand period of growth' was given by Show Answer


Q34) The growth of a plant in log phase is Show Answer


Q35) The phenomenon of growth is immediately followed by Show Answer


Q36) Growth period of plant between seed germination to flower formation is called Show Answer


Q37) In the apical region of a young angiospermic stem, log phase of growth can be seen in the region of Show Answer


Q38) In the apical region of a young angiospermic root, the growth changes which occur during cell differentiation and maturation correspond with the Show Answer


Q39) Highest auxin concentration occurs Show Answer


Q40) Among the following synthetic auxin is Show Answer


Q41) Apical dominance is caused by which of the following hormones ? Show Answer


Q42) Which of the following plant functions is not controlled by auxins ? Show Answer


Q43) Growth hormone responsible for apical dominance is Show Answer


Q44) I.A.A. stands for Show Answer


Q45) Which of the following effects of auxins on plants is used for commercial application ? Show Answer


Q46) Avena curvature test was done by Show Answer


Q47) Which of the following is used as a weedicide ? Show Answer


Q48) Naturally occurring auxin is Show Answer


Q49) Substances formed at the stem tip and controlling growth elsewhere are Show Answer


Q50) Auxin suppresses the growth of Show Answer


Q51) Higher concentration of some synthetic auxins is used for Show Answer


Q52) Movement of auxin is Show Answer


Q53) Auxin synthesis occurs in Show Answer


Q54) Auxin takes part primarily in Show Answer


Q55) What is false about auxin ? Show Answer


Q56) Natural auxins are synthesized from Show Answer


Q57) Abscission layer is formed when the concentration of Show Answer


Q58) Which of the following hormone is translocated to other parts of the plant and exibit a polar movement ? Show Answer


Q59) Auxin which is highly efficient in the induction of roots on stem cutting in the Show Answer


Q60) Commercial use of auxin is Show Answer


Q61) 2, 4-D causes Show Answer


Q62) Removal of apical bud result in the Show Answer


Q63) Fruit drop is prevented by spraying Show Answer


Q64) First chemical identification of auxin. indole 3-acetic acid, was carried out by Show Answer


Q65) Which of the following is used in root formation on stem cuttings ? Show Answer


Q66) Growth curve in plant is Show Answer


Q67) Apical dominance is Show Answer


Q68) Apical dominance includes the Show Answer


Q69) Auxins differ from other regulating compunds in plants because auxins Show Answer


Q70) Which of the following stimulates cell division ? Show Answer


Q71) Some early experiments on phototropic curvature in glasses led to the discovery of Show Answer


Q72) An important finding in Went's experiment was Show Answer


Q73) Parthenocarpy can be achieved by Show Answer


Q74) Avena coleoptile auxin is Show Answer


Q75) Prunning of plants promotes branching due to sensitization of axillary buds by Show Answer


Q76) What is the role of auxin ? Show Answer


Q77) Apical dominance is caused by Show Answer


Q78) More auxins than cytokinins initiates Show Answer


Q79) Which of the following hormone is concerned chiefly with root initiation ? Show Answer


Q80) For rooting on stem cuttings or on leaves of Bryophyllum the growth regulator used is Show Answer


Q81) Apical dominance in higher plants is due to Show Answer


Q82) The pineapple, which under natural conditions is difficult to blossom has been made to produce fruits throughout the year by the application of Show Answer


Q83) Internodal elongation is stimulated by Show Answer


Q84) Bakanae disease of rice is due to Show Answer


Q85) Which of the following physiological effects is caused in plants by gibberellic acid ? Show Answer


Q86) Gibberellin was first extracted from Show Answer


Q87) Gibberella fujikuroi is a/an Show Answer


Q88) Gibberellin was first discovered by Show Answer


Q89) Gibberellic acid induces flowering in Show Answer


Q90) Gibberellins induce Show Answer


Q91) Dwarfness can be controlled by treating the plant with Show Answer


Q92) Gibberellins bring about Show Answer


Q93) Gibberellins promote Show Answer


Q94) Size of grapes are increased by the application of Show Answer


Q95) Gibberrellic acid includes flowering Show Answer


Q96) Mobilization of stored food in germinating seeds is triggered by Show Answer


Q97) Seed dormancy can be broken by the spray of Show Answer


Q98) Cut or excised leaves remain green for long, if dipped in Show Answer


Q99) Cytokinin Show Answer


Q100) 'Richmond Lang effect' refers to the Show Answer


Q101) The Richmond-Lang effect pertains to Show Answer


Q102) For plant tissue culture, which among the following is required ? Show Answer


Q103) The hormone produced during adverse environmental condition is Show Answer


Q104) Senescence is the Show Answer


Q105) What is true about ethylene ? Show Answer


Q106) Out of following which one is known as a secondary hormone ? Show Answer


Q107) The effect of ethylene is inhibited due to Show Answer


Q108) Which of the following acts as the precursor for the biosynthesis of ethylene in plants ? Show Answer


Q109) Ethylene is Show Answer


Q110) Which one produces more ethylene ? Show Answer


Q111) Hormone capable of replacing the requirement of long photoperiods for flowering is Show Answer


Q112) Fruit ripening is accelerated by Show Answer


Q113) Growth of lateral branches is promoted by Show Answer


Q114) When seedling tip cut off, growth and light induced bending stops because it inhibits Show Answer


Q115) The chemical nature of kinetin is Show Answer


Q116) Abscissic acid (ABA) promotes Show Answer


Q117) Balanced combination of cytokinin and auxin helps in Show Answer


Q118) Hormone discovered through tissue culture technique is Show Answer


Q119) Hormone primarily related to cell division is Show Answer


Q120) Apical dominance is due to Show Answer


Q121) Which hormone is called stress hormone ? Show Answer


Q122) Artificial ripening of fruits is accomplished by Show Answer


Q123) Ethylene gas Show Answer


Q124) Development of shoot and root is determined by Show Answer


Q125) The regulator which delays the onset of senescence in plant is Show Answer


Q126) First natural cytokinin was discovered by Show Answer


Q127) Hormone that promotes growth of lateral buds has negative effect on apical dominance is Show Answer


Q128) Richmond-Lang effect is due to Show Answer


Q129) The name 'zeatin' was coined by Show Answer


Q130) Which of the following is a cytokinin ? Show Answer


Q131) Hormone found in liquid endosperm of coconut is Show Answer


Q132) A plant hormone that induces morphogenesis in plant tissue culture is Show Answer


Q133) Bioassay of IAA is Show Answer


Q134) Induction of cell division and delay in senescene are due to Show Answer


Q135) Cytokinins Show Answer


Q136) Flowering of Chrysanthemum is inhibited by Show Answer


Q137) Abscissic acid, the stress related hormone, also Show Answer


Q138) Stress hormone produced during adverse environmental condition is Show Answer


Q139) Abscissic acid controls Show Answer


Q140) Which of the following induces flowering in short-day plants ? Show Answer


Q141) During drought, plants develop hormone Show Answer


Q142) Plant hormone causing abscission of leaves, senescence, bud dormancy and inhibition of cell division is Show Answer


Q143) Abscissic acid causes Show Answer


Q144) The hormone which promotes flowering in long day conditions and controls sex expression is Show Answer


Q145) Seedless tomatoes are produced by Show Answer


Q146) In autumn, leaf fall occurs because Show Answer


Q147) Stomatal closure under stress condition is due to Show Answer


Q148) Abscissic acid causes Show Answer


Q149) A plant hormone used for inducing morphogenesis in plant tissue culture is Show Answer


Q150) What will happen if apical bud is removed in a flowering plant ? Show Answer


Q151) Hormone responsible for senescence is Show Answer


Q152) The length of the plant can be increased by Show Answer


Q153) Agening of plants is related to which of the following hormone ? Show Answer


Q154) Deterioration process in plants, that naturally terminates their functional life is called Show Answer


Q155) Flowering in pineapple can be induced by the application of Show Answer


Q156) In horticulture, an important root inducing chemical is Show Answer


Q157) Physiological function not influenced by ABA is Show Answer


Q158) High auxin and low cytokinin concentration produce Show Answer


Q159) ________ hormone enhances the shelf life of leafy vegetables like spinach, lettuce and vase-life of flowers. Show Answer


Q160) Identify the precursor substance among the following used in the biosynthesis of gibberellins in plants. Show Answer


Q161) Genetically, dwarf pea plant can become phenotypically tall if treated with Show Answer


Q162) Inhibition of seed germination can be done by Show Answer


Q163) Hormone responsible for plant and seed dormancy during drought is Show Answer


Q164) Growth movements in response to light and dark period are called Show Answer


Q165) In general the length (duration) in hours of a critical photoperiod is comparatively Show Answer


Q166) Florigen is produced in the region of Show Answer


Q167) When the dark period of short day plants is interrupted by a brief exposure of light, the plant Show Answer


Q168) Germination seen in groundnut is Show Answer


Q169) Growth in numbers is maximum in the zone of Show Answer


Q170) Choose the correct sequence of stages of growth curve in bacteria. Show Answer


Q171) The sigmoid curve has the shape of English letter Show Answer


Q172) Dwarfness of plant is controlled by treating it with Show Answer


Q173) Which of the following is a natural growth inhibitor ? Show Answer


Q174) Which one of the following acids is a derivative of carotenoids ? Show Answer


Q175) In unisexual plants, sex can be changed by the application of Show Answer


Q176) Who amongst the following is a discoverer of auxin ? Show Answer


Q177) Abscission is characterized by Show Answer


Q178) Which hormone can induce flowering in long day plants ? Show Answer


Q179) Plant growth hormones extracted from a fungus and a fish are respectively Show Answer


Q180) When mature green bananas are put in a sealed plastic bag, they remain green for many days. However, if they are sealed with a ripe orange, the bananas turn yellow within a few days. The reason is Show Answer


Q181) Common inhibitor of germination is Show Answer


Q182) Which is not a natural plant hormone ? Show Answer


Q183) Hormone produced during leaf fall is Show Answer


Q184) Chrysanthemum flowers in winter because Show Answer


Q185) Which is short day plant ? Show Answer


Q186) If a tree flowers thrice in a year in october, january and july in northern India, the plant is Show Answer


Q187) The rate of growth gradually slows down during Show Answer


Q188) Went isolated auxin from Show Answer