Q. In which type of plant reproduction do gametes fuse to form a zygote?
A.Asexual reproduction
B.Vegetative propagation
C.Sexual reproduction
D.Apomixis
Solution
Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote, leading to the development of a new organism.
Correct Answer: C — Sexual reproduction
Q. What is the primary method of asexual reproduction in the strawberry plant?
A.Seed production
B.Runners
C.Cuttings
D.Grafting
Solution
Strawberry plants primarily reproduce asexually through runners, which are horizontal stems that grow along the ground and produce new plants.
Correct Answer: B — Runners
Q. What is the term for the process by which seeds remain dormant until conditions are favorable for germination?
A.Germination
B.Dormancy
C.Pollination
D.Fertilization
Solution
Dormancy is the state in which seeds remain inactive until environmental conditions are suitable for germination.
Correct Answer: B — Dormancy
Q. What type of fruit develops from a single ovary of a single flower?
A.Aggregate fruit
B.Multiple fruit
C.Simple fruit
D.Accessory fruit
Solution
A simple fruit develops from a single ovary of a single flower and can be either fleshy or dry.
Correct Answer: C — Simple fruit
Q. Which of the following is an example of vegetative propagation?
A.Seed germination
B.Cutting a stem
C.Pollination
D.Fertilization
Solution
Cutting a stem is a form of vegetative propagation, where a part of the plant is used to grow a new individual without the use of seeds.
Correct Answer: B — Cutting a stem
Q. Which of the following plants is known for its unique method of apomixis?
A.Dandelion
B.Oak tree
C.Rose
D.Cactus
Solution
Dandelions can reproduce through apomixis, where seeds are produced without fertilization, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.
Correct Answer: A — Dandelion
Q. Which plant structure is primarily responsible for the production of seeds?
A.Roots
B.Leaves
C.Flowers
D.Stems
Solution
Flowers are the reproductive structures of angiosperms and are responsible for the production of seeds after fertilization.
