Topic Question Set


Q 1 :

Which of the following is not observed during apoplastic pathway?          [2022]

  • Apoplast is continuous and does not provide any barrier to water movement.

     

  • Movement of water occurs through intercellular spaces and wall of the cells.

     

  • The movement does not involve crossing of cell membrane.

     

  • The movement is aided by cytoplasmic streaming.

     

(4)

 



Q 2 :

The device which can remove particulate matter present in the exhaust from a thermal power plant is:    [2022]

  • Catalytic Converter

     

  • STP

     

  • Incinerator

     

  • Electrostatic Precipitator

     

(4)

 



Q 3 :

Match List–I with List–II.

List–I List–II
(a) Manganese (i) Activates the enzyme catalase
(b) Magnesium (ii) Required for pollen germination
(c) Boron (iii) Activates enzymes of respiration
(d) Iron (iv) Functions in splitting of water during photosynthesis

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:           [2022]

  • (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)

     

  • (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)

     

  • (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

     

  • (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)

     

(3)

 



Q 4 :

“Girdling Experiment” was performed by Plant Physiologists to identify the plant tissue through which:         [2022]

  • osmosis is observed

     

  • water is transported

     

  • food is transported

     

  • for both water and food transportation

     

(3)

 



Q 5 :

Addition of more solutes in a given solution will:    [2022]

  • not affect the water potential at all

     

  • raise its water potential

     

  • lower its water potential

     

  • make its water potential zero

     

(4)

 



Q 6 :

Which one of the following will accelerate phosphorus cycle?       [2022]

  • Rain fall and storms

     

  • Burning of fossil fuels

     

  • Volcanic activity

     

  • Weathering of rocks

     

(3)

 



Q 7 :

The entire fleet of buses in Delhi were converted to CNG from diesel. In reference to this, which one of the following statements is false?      [2022]

  • It cannot be adulterated like diesel

     

  • CNG burns more efficiently than diesel

     

  • The same diesel engine is used in CNG buses making the cost of conversion low

     

  • It is cheaper than diesel

     

(3)

 



Q 8 :

Identify the asexual reproductive structure associated with Penicillium:     [2022]

  • Buds

     

  • Zoospores

     

  • Conidia

     

  • Gemmules

     

(3)

 



Q 9 :

Breeding crops with higher levels of vitamins and minerals or higher proteins and healthier fats is called:   [2022]

  • Bio-accumulation

     

  • Bio-magnification

     

  • Bio-remediation

     

  • Bio-fortification

     

(4)

 



Q 10 :

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The release of sperms into the seminiferous tubules is called spermiation.

Statement II: Spermiogenesis is the process of formation of sperms from spermatogonia.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:    [2022]

  • Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

     

  • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

     

  • Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

     

  • Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

     

(4)