This section is dedicated to challenging and conceptually demanding problems based on plant cells and tissues. It is designed for advanced Class 11–12 students, NEET aspirants targeting top ranks, and undergraduate learners who want to test and strengthen their depth of understanding.
In this section, you will work on:
Multi-concept problems involving cell structure and tissue organization
High-level MCQs with close NCERT line interpretation
Assertion–reason and multi-statement questions
Complex comparison-based problems on meristematic and permanent tissues
Analytical questions on xylem and phloem structure–function relationships
Diagram-based reasoning and identification problems
Previous-year inspired and high-trap competitive questions
The content is structured to enhance analytical thinking, improve accuracy under pressure, and prepare students to handle the toughest questions in NEET and other competitive examinations.
Train your reasoning skills and master complexity by practicing higher-difficulty problems on plant cells and tissues.
Q. In which part of the plant does secondary growth primarily occur?
A.
Roots
B.
Leaves
C.
Stems
D.
Flowers
Solution
Secondary growth primarily occurs in stems and roots, allowing for an increase in thickness due to the activity of the vascular cambium.
Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of meristematic cells?
A.
Undifferentiated
B.
Ability to divide
C.
Specialized functions
D.
Small vacuoles
Solution
Meristematic cells are undifferentiated and capable of division; they do not have specialized functions until they differentiate into other cell types.
Q. Which of the following is NOT a type of meristematic tissue?
A.
Apical meristem
B.
Lateral meristem
C.
Intercalary meristem
D.
Cork cambium
Solution
Cork cambium is a type of lateral meristem, but it is not classified as a meristematic tissue in the same sense as apical, lateral, and intercalary meristems.
Q. Which type of sclerenchyma cells are typically found in seed coats and nutshells?
A.
Fibers
B.
Sclereids
C.
Parenchyma
D.
Collenchyma
Solution
Fibers are long, slender sclerenchyma cells that provide structural support, while sclereids are shorter and contribute to hardness in seed coats and nutshells.
