Q1 How many of the following organisms have A–Artificial Classification, B–Natural

cellulose, pectin and polysulphate ester in their Classification, C–Phylogenetic Classification,

cell wall? D–Chemotaxonomy, E–Numerical Taxonomy
Gelidium, Selaginella, Polytrichum, Polysiphonia, (B) A–Natural Classification, B–Phylogenetic
Dictyota, Laminaria, Gracilaria Classification, C–Chemotaxonomy, D–
(A) Two (B) Four Artificial Classification, E–Numerical
(C) Three (D) Five Taxonomy
(C) A–Phylogenetic Classification, B–Artificial
Q2 Select the correct sequence of arrangement of
Classification, C–Natural Classification, D–
reproductive structures for Cycas.
Numerical Taxonomy, E–Chemotaxonomy
(A) Microspores→Microsporophylls→Microsporangia→
(D) A–Chemotaxonomy, B–Numerical Taxonomy,
Male cone
C–Artificial Classification, D–Natural
(B) Megaspores→Megasporangia→Megasporophylls→
Classification, E–Phylogenetic Taxonomy
Female cone
(C) Sporangia→Sporophylls→Spores→Strobili Q4 According to evolutionary point of view which of
(D) Megasporophylls→Megasporangia→ the following plant’s male gametophyte would
Megaspores have number of cells?
(A) Polytrichum
Q3 Identify the type of taxonomy/classification for
(B) Cedrus
the given criteria or basis.
(C) Funaria
A. Only gross superficial morphological
(D) Equisetum
characters are considered
B. Consider external features, internal features, Q5 Identify the incorrect statements about algae:
like ultrastructure, anatomy, embryology and A. They can be found on stones, soil, and wood.
phytochemistry B. They may be found in association with animals
C. Based on evolutionary relationships between such as sloth bear.
the various organisms C. Zoospore is the most common type of spore
D. Based on chemical constituents of the plant produced sexually.
E. Based on all observable characteristics that are D. Kelps are profusely branched forms.
assigned with number and codes E. Algae are classified into three classes based on
Choose the correct answer from the options the type of pigments possessed and the type of
given below: stored food.
(A)
 Choose the correct answer from the options Q8 Read the following statements about algae.
given below: A. Algae contribute to nearly half of the total
(A) A, D and E only carbon dioxide fixation on Earth through
(B) B, C and D only photosynthesis.
(C) C only B. Chlorella, a small multicellular green alga, is
(D) D and E only rich in proteins and used as a food supplement,
even by space travellers.
Q6 In which of the following plants male and female
C. Algae help increase the level of dissolved
sex organs are present on different plant body?
carbon dioxide in their immediate environment.
A. Cycas
D. Commercially important hydrocolloids like
B. Pinus
algin and carrageen are obtained from red and
C. Selaginella
brown algae, respectively.
D. Marchantia
E. Agar, obtained from red algae like Gelidium
E. Salvinia
and Gracilaria, is used in microbial culture and
Choose the correct answer from the options
food industries.
given below:
Choose the correct answer from the option given
(A) A and B only
below:
(B) A, C and D only
(A) Only B, C and D are incorrect
(C) B, C and E only
(B) Only A, C, D and E are correct
(D) A, C, D and E only
(C) A, B, C, D and E are correct
Q7 Given below are two statements: one is labelled (D) Only A, B and D are incorrect
as Assertion A and the other is labelled as
Q9 Which of the following plants possess strobilus in
Reason R:
their sporophytic stage?
Assertion A: The spread of living pteridophytes
A. Selaginella
is limited and restricted to narrow geographical
B. Equisetum
regions.
C. Cycas
Reason R: In pteridophytes, gametophytes
D. Sphagnum
require specific restricted requirement such as
E. Pinus
cool, damp, shady places to grow and need
Choose the correct answer from the options
water for fertilisation.
given below:
In the light of the above statements, choose the
(A) A, B, C and E only
correct answer from the options given below:
(B) A, B, D and E only
(A) A is true but R is false.
(C) C only
(B) A is false but R is true.
(D) B and C only
(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
explanation of A. Q10 In which of the following group of plants,
(D) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct gametophytes are free living?
explanation of A. (A) Ginkgo, Polytrichum and Funaria
(B) Cedrus, Selaginella and Pteris
 (C) Lycopodium, Adiantum and Psilotum Q13 Given below are two statements: one is labelled
(D) Marchantia, Dryopteris and Sequoia as Assertion A and the other is labelled as
Reason R:
Q11 Read the following five statements (A to E) and
Assertion A: The plant body of bryophytes is
identify the correct statement(s):
more differentiated than that of algae but lacks
A. Gymnosperms include medium-sized trees or
true roots, stems, or leaves and possesses root-
tall trees and shrubs.
like, leaf-like, or stem-like structures.
B. In gymnosperm, roots are generally tap roots.
Reason R: Main plant body in bryophytes is
C. Coralloid roots in Cycas show mycorrhizal
haploid.
association.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
D. The stems are unbranched in Cedrus or
correct answer from the options given below:
branched Pinus.
(A) A is true but R is false.
E. In gymnosperms, male gamete and female
(B) A is false but R is true.
gamete are present within pollen grain and ovule
(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
respectively.
explanation of A.
Choose the correct answer from the options
(D) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the
given below:
correct explanation of A.
(A) A, D and E only
(B) B, C and E only Q14 Out of the given features, identify the correct
(C) A, B and E only one(s) for Cycas.
(D) B, C and D only A. Multicellular female gametophyte retained
within megasporangium
Q12 Identify the correct statement(s):
B. Roots show enhanced fixed N₂ content due to
A. Funaria possesses unicellular and unbranched
a symbiotic association
rhizoids.
C. The pinnate leaves persist for a few years
B. Gemmae are asexual buds, which develop in
D. Main plant body is sporophyte which bears
small receptacles called gemma cups.
male and female cones
C. Peat obtained from Sphagnum plants is used
E. Megaspore mother cell is differentiated from
as packing material for trans-shipment of living
one of the cells of the nucellus
material.
Choose the correct answer from the options
D. Mosses reduce the impact of falling rain and
given below:
prevent soil erosion.
(A) A, B, C, and E only
E. Some mosses provide food for herbaceous
(B) A, B, D, and E only
mammals, birds and other animals.
(C) A, B, C, D, and E
Choose the correct answer from the options
(D) A, C, D, and E only
given below:
(A) A, B and C only Q15 Given below are two statements:
(B) B, C, D and E only Statement I: On the microsporangiate strobili,
(C) A, C and D only microsporophylls are arranged spirally along an
(D) B, D and E only axis, while in the megasporangiate strobili,
 megasporophylls bearing ovules or 2-8 equal size flagella
(B) (II) Dictyota
megasporangia are present. arise apically
Statement II: In gymnosperm, pollen grains Gelatinous coating of
come in contact with the opening of the ovules algin covering
(C) (III) Kelps
borne on megasporophylls. The pollen tube cellulosic wall of
carrying the male gametes grows towards vegetative cell
archegonia in the ovules and discharge their
contents near the mouth of the archegonia. May reach a height of
(D) (IV) Gelidium
In the light of the above statements, choose the 100 metres
most appropriate answer from the options given
Choose the correct answer from the option given
below: below:
(A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
(A) A–IV, B–I, C–II, D–III
incorrect. (B) A–I, B–IV, C–III, D–II
(B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is (C) A–IV, B–I, C–III, D–II
correct. (D) A–IV, B–II, C–I, D–III
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are Q18 Which of the following are the general features
incorrect. of green algae?
A. They may be unicellular (Chlorella), colonial
Q16 Which of the following are not common between
(Chara) or filamentous (Ulothrix).
bryophytes, pteridophytes and gymnosperms? B. They are usually grass green due to the
A. Production of spores through meiotic division. dominance of pigments chlorophyll a and b.
B. Presence of archegonia as female sex organ. C. They usually have a rigid cell wall made of an
C. Transfer of male gamete is mediated by water. inner layer of pectose and an outer layer of
D. Development of gametophyte from spores. cellulose.
E. Free living sporophytes.
D. They possess pyrenoids in cytoplasm that
Choose the correct answer from the options contain protein besides starch.
given below:
E. The chloroplast may be discoid, plate-like,
(A) C and E only reticulate, cup-shaped, spiral or ribbon-shaped in
(B) A, B and D only different species.
(C) B and D only Choose the correct answer from the option given
(D) C, D and E only below:

Q17 Match List-I with List-II. (A) B, D and E only

(B) A, C and D only
(C) A, D and E only
List-I List-II
(D) B and E only

Floridean starch as Many green Q19 Which of the following statements are correct
(A) (I)
stored food algae regarding members of class Phaeophyceae?
 A. They are found in marine habitat only. (C) Presence of cellulose in cell wall.
B. The photosynthetic part of their body is called (D) Presence of lateral unequal size flagella.
frond.
Q22 Which of the following is not a common feature
C. Stipe helps in attaching the plant body to
for Sphagnum and Equisetum?
substratum.
(A) They grow in damp and shady places.
D. They produce pear-shaped spores asexually
(B) The gametophytes bear male and female sex
and pyriform gametes sexually.
organs called antheridia and archegonia.
E. Stored food material is mannitol and laminarin.
(C) They require water for transfer of
Choose the correct answer from the option given
antherozoids to the mouth of archegonium.
below:
(D) They possess rhizome.
(A) A and B only
(B) D and E only Q23 Match List-I with List-II.
(C) A, B and C only List-I List-I
(D) B, D and E only
Predominant
(A) (I) Salvinia
Q20 Which of the following statements are correct gametophytic stage
regarding Rhodophyceae? Have an elaborate
A. They appear to be red in colour due to (B) mechanism of spore (II) Marchantia
presence of chlorophyll d. dispersal
B. All of them are marine with greater Event precursor to the
(C) (III) Ferns
concentrations found in the warmer areas. seed habit
C. They can be found at great depths in oceans (D) Macrophyllous leaves (IV) Polytrichum
where relatively little light penetrates. Choose the most appropriate answer from the
D. The stored food is very similar to amylopectin option given below:
and glycogen in structure. (A) A–II, B–IV, C–I, D–III
E. Their sexual reproduction is accompanied by (B) A–IV, B–II, C–I, D–III
complex post fertilisation developments. (C) A–IV, B–III, C–II, D–I
Choose the correct answer from the option given (D) A–III, B–IV, C–II, D–I
below:
(A) B, C and E only Q24 Which of the following parts are haploid
(B) A, D and E only structures?
(C) C, D and E only A. Secondary protonema of Funaria
(D) A, B and C only B. Prothallus of Dryopteris
C. Nucellus of Cycas
Q21 Which of the following features is not common in D. Archegonia of Pinus
Volvox and Fucus? E. Foot of Marchantia
(A) Sexual reproduction by fusion of a small Choose the correct answer from the option given
motile male gamete with a large non motile below:
female gamete. (A) B, D and E only
(B) Presence of chlorophyll a pigment. (B) A, C and E only
 (C) A, B and D only Q27 A student observes a plant with cone-like
(D) B, C and E only structures growing in moist, shady areas. On
closer observation, the cone bears compact
Q25 Given below are two statements:
clusters of sporangia subtended by leaf-like
Statement I: In bryophytes, zygotes do not
structures. Which of the following plants is it
undergo reduction division immediately; instead,
most likely to be?
they develop into a multicellular body called a
(A) Polytrichum (B) Cycas
sporophyte, in which meiosis occurs to produce
(C) Equisetum (D) Ferns
spores.
Statement II: The sporophyte in liverworts is not Q28 According to evolution point of view which plant
free-living but attached to the photosynthetic groups shows retention of the female
gametophyte and derives nourishment from it. gametophyte and embryo development on the
In the light of the above statements, choose the sporophyte?
most appropriate answer from the options given (A) Algae and Pteridophytes only
below: (B) Bryophytes and pteridophytes only
(A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is (C) Some pteridophytes, gymnosperms and
incorrect. angiosperms
(B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is (D) Gymnosperms and angiosperms only
correct.
Q29 Identify the incorrect statement about
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
bryophytes.
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are
(A) They are primarily terrestrial plants.
incorrect.
(B) They depend on water for asexual
Q26 Which of the following is not correct for reproduction.
pteridophytes? (C) The primary plant body produces haploid
A. They are used for medicinal purposes and as gametes.
soil-binders. (D) Only some cells of sporophyte undergo
B. Some may flourish well in sandy-soil meiosis to produce haploid spores.
conditions.
Q30 Given below are two statements:
C. Like bryophytes, they live on land but require
Statement I: In Porphyra, sexual reproduction
water for fertilisation.
involves fusion of a large and non-motile female
D. Spores are formed through meiosis inside
gamete with smaller and non-motile male
capsule.
gamete.
E. These are first terrestrial vascular plant.
Statement II: In Spirogyra, sexual reproduction
Choose the correct answer from the option given
involves fusion of non-flagellated gametes.
below:
In the light of the above statements, choose the
(A) B only
most appropriate answer from the options given
(B) C and E only
below:
(C) D only
(A)
(D) A and D only
 Statement I is correct but Statement II is but absent in majority of pteridophytes and
incorrect. bryophytes?
(B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is (A) Development of multicellular sporophyte
correct. (B) Presence of independent gametophyte
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. (C) Retention of female gametophyte within
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are megasporangium
incorrect. (D) Production of flagellated male gametes

Q31 Heterospory in Selaginella and Salvinia is Q35 Given below are two statements:
evolutionarily significant because; Statement I: The gametophyte is large,
(A) It results in production of free-living photosynthetic and dominant in pteridophytes.
gametophytes that are independent. Statement II: In pteridophytes, the zygote
(B) It leads to the development of the embryo undergoes meiotic divisions to give rise to
within the female gametophyte. sporophyte.
(C) It allows spores to develop into multicellular In the light of the above statements, choose the
sporophytes immediately. most appropriate answer from the options given
(D) It leads to development of vascular tissues in below:
the sporophyte. (A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect.
Q32 Gymnosperm leaves are well adapted to
(B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
withstand extremes of temperature, humidity,
correct.
and wind. All the following are correct reasons
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
for this adaptation, except:
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are
(A) They have small surface area due to needle-
incorrect.
like shape.
(B) They are associated with mycorrhiza which Q36 A newly discovered aquatic organism had
obtains water and minerals for them. chlorophyll, lacked flagellated stages in its life
(C) They are evergreen and not shed during cycle, and stored food in the form of a
autumn-winter period. compound having structural similarity with
(D) Their sunken stomata reduce loss of water amylopectin and glycogen. Which class should
due to transpiration. this organism should be placed into?
(A) Sphenosida (B) Rhodophyceae
Q33 A member of rhodophyceae will not;
(C) Phaeophyceae (D) Lycopsida
(A) have r-phycoerythrin in body.
(B) be present in warmer areas of oceans. Q37 Match List I with List II.
(C) reproduce asexually by motile spores. List-I List-II
(D) survive in dark depths of oceans. Alga rich in
(A) (I) Selaginella
proteins
Q34 Which of the following statements is a key
evolutionary advancement seen in gymnosperms (B) Asexual (II) Ginkgo
reproductive
 structures are Read the following statements about green
gemmae algae.
Microphyllous A. They store food in the form of mannitol or
(C) (III) Chlorella
leaves laminarin.
(D) Living fossil (IV) Marchantia B. Chlorophyll a and b are localized in definite
chloroplasts.
Choose the correct answer from the options
given below: C. Pyrenoids are storage bodies in cytoplasm that
contain proteins and starch.
(A) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(B) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I D. Vegetative reproduction is by zoospores.
E. Volvox and Chara are examples of
(C) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(D) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV Chlorophyceae.
Choose the correct option.
Q38 A plant is found to have a gelatinous coating of (A) A, C, D are incorrect
algin around its cells, biflagellate zoospores with (B) B, C, and E are correct
unequal flagella, and stores food as laminarin. (C) B, C, D, and E are incorrect
Which of the following is likely to be true for it? (D) C, D and E are correct
(A) Complex post fertilization events
Q41 Which of the following reflects the major life
(B) Cup-shaped chloroplast
cycle transition when moving from bryophytes to
(C) Frond with holdfast and stipe
pteridophytes?
(D) Spiral chloroplast
(A) Dominance of gametophyte with multicellular
Q39 Given below are two statements: One is labelled rhizoids
as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as (B) Sporophyte becoming independent and
Reason (R): differentiated
Assertion (A): All gymnosperms produce the (C) Sporophyte remaining nutritionally
same type of spores. dependent on gametophyte
Reason (R): The spores in gymnosperms are (D) Gametophyte showing elaborate structures
produced within sporangia that are borne on like strobili
sporophylls which are arranged spirally along an
Q42 Given below are two statements:
axis to form lax or compact strobili or cones.
Statement I: Large amounts of water holding
In the light of the above statements, choose the
substances (hydrocolloids) are produced by
correct answer from the options given below:
green algae.
(A) A is true but R is false
Statement II: The algae produce energy-rich
(B) A is false but R is true
compounds which form the basis of the food
(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
cycles of all aquatic animals.
explanation of A
In the light of the above statements, choose the
(D) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the
correct explanation of A most appropriate answer from the options given
below:
Q40 (A)
 Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect.
(B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
correct.
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are
incorrect.

Q43 The zoospores of brown algae have all the

following characteristics, except that;
(A) they are asexual reproductive structures.
(B) they have unequal flagella.
Choose the incorrect statement.
(C) their flagella are apically attached.
(A) ‘D’ is closely appressed to the substratum.
(D) they are pear-shaped.
(B) Green, multicellular, asexual buds develop in
Q44 Given below are two statements: One is labelled ‘B’.
as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as (C) The multicellular structure ‘A’ produces
Reason (R): biflagellate antherozoids.
Assertion (A): Mosses are ecological pioneers (D) 'C' are unicellular.
and help in soil formation.
Q47 Given below are two statements:
Reason (R): They prevent growth of higher
Statement I: The plant body is thalloid in case of
plants on newly formed rocks.
algae and bryophytes.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
Statement II: Gymnosperms are the first
correct answer from the options given below:
terrestrial plants to possess xylem and phloem.
(A) A is true but R is false
In the light of the above statements, choose the
(B) A is false but R is true
most appropriate answer from the options given
(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
below:
explanation of A
(A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
(D) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the
incorrect.
correct explanation of A
(B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
Q45 A gymnosperm has coralloid roots. Which of the correct.
following should also be true for it? (C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(A) Its stems are branched. (D) Both Statement I and Statement II are
(B) It is monoecious. incorrect.
(C) Its leaves persist for few years.
Q48 In which of the following options all the listed
(D) The roots are very large.
genera belong to the same class of algae?
Q46 Go through the following diagram. (A) Chara, Fucus, Polysiphonia
(B) Volvox, Spirogyra, Chlamydomonas
(C) Porphyra, Ectocarpus, Ulothrix
 (D) Sargassum, Laminaria, Gracilaria seeds.
(B) Cycas and Pinus bear male and female
Q49 In order to ship a living material, the product
cones on the same plant.
of a plant was used. Choose the incorrect
(C) Pollen tube helps in internal
feature for that plant.
fertilization in both gymnosperms as
(A) It has elaborate mechanism of
well as angiosperms.
spore dispersal.
(D) Ovules develop in specialised
(B) It is used for medicinal purposes.
structures called flowers in
(C) Its sporophyte is differentiated into foot,
angiosperms.
seta and capsule.
(E) Gymnosperms rely on water currents
(D) Spores are formed by meiosis.
for pollen transfer.
Q50 Read the following statements. In the light of above statements, choose the
(A) Both gymnosperms and angiosperms correct answer from the options given below:
produce seeds, but gymnosperms have naked (A) A, B, C, and D correct
(B) A, C, and D are correct
(C) B, C, D, and E are incorrect
(D) C, D and E are incorrect