Reproduction
MM: 40 Time: _ hours
Section A
Q.1 Attempt all the following parts:
Multiple Choice Questions (40x1=40)
1. Asexual reproduction includes characteristics as :
a) fertilization absent b) only mitosis
c) no mixing of genes d) all the above
2. Vegetative reproduction includes features as :
a) no dispersion of propagules b) propagules decay soon
c) result in clones d) all the above
3. Which of the following capable of vegetative propagation? :
a) potato b) sweet potato
c) groundnut d) legumes
4. All freshwater sponges reproduce asexually by :
a) regeneration b) budding
c) spores d) gemmules
5.Vegetative propagation is a natural feature of the flower :
a) garden pea b) petunia
c) china rose d) Chrysanthemum
6. In sexual reproduction, the actual union of two gametes is called:
a) fertilization b) oogamy
c) syngamy d) double fertilization
7. Male and female flowers present on different plants
, but same species is called :
a) monoecious b) dioecious
d) unisexual d) bisexual
8. The same individual carries both testes and ovaries in :
a) leech b) earthworm
c) tapeworm d) all the above
9. Development of egg without the participation of sperm is:
a) syngamy b) apogamy
c) parthenocarpy d) parthenogenesis
10. Features of oestrous cycle include :
a) occurs in non-primates
b) blood does not flow
c) consists of a short period of heat
d) all the above
11. Considered as the most beautiful manifestation
of biodiversity are :
a) birds b) humans
c) flowers d) corals
12. The leaves of the perianth are called :
a) petals b) carpels
c) tepals d) bracts
13. The stalk of an inflorescence is called :
a) petiole b) pedicel
c) reproductive stem d) peduncle
14. Flowers with semi-superior ovary are called :
a) perigynous b) epigynous