Q. No.If the main axis continues to grow, such inflorescence is called as
| 1. | Racemose | 2. | Cymose |
| 3. | Solitary | 4. | Hypanthodium |
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In the type of inflorescence shown in the given figure:
| I: | The main axis terminates in a flower, hence it is limited in growth. |
| II: | The flowers are borne in a basipetal order. |
| 1. | Only I is correct |
| 2. | Only II is correct |
| 3. | Both I and II are correct |
| 4. | Both I and II are incorrect |
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In racemose inflorescence:
| 1. | The flowers are borne laterally in an acropetal succession |
| 2. | The main axis is of limited growth |
| 3. | The flowers are borne in a basipetal order |
| 4. | The main axis terminates in a flower |
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Identify the incorrect statement regarding inflorescence types:
| 1. | Racemose inflorescence shows indefinite growth. |
| 2. | Cymose inflorescence grows indefinitely. |
| 3. | Cymose has terminal flowers blooming first. |
| 4. | Racemose has flowers that open acropetally |
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| Assertion(A): | Cymose type of inflorescence is limited in growth. |
| Reason(R): | In cymose type of inflorescence, the main axis terminates in a flower. |
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is true, but (R) is false. |
| 4. | (A) is false, but (R) is true. |
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Inflorescence is
| 1. | Arrangement of leaves over stem |
| 2. | Arrangement of flower over floral axis |
| 3. | Arrangement of flower over pedicel |
| 4. | Arrangement of leaves over nodes |
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Which of the following is a characteristic of cymose inflorescence?
| 1. | Flowers are borne in acropetal succession |
| 2. | Flowers are borne laterally |
| 3. | The main axis continues to grow |
| 4. | The main axis shows limited growth |
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The types of inflorescence are - Racemose and Cymose.
What is the basis of such classification?
| 1. | The growth of pedicel |
| 2. | The growth of thalamus |
| 3. | The growth of main axis |
| 4. | The growth of leaves |
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Study the given diagram and select the correct statements:
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
| I: | It is racemose inflorescence. |
| II: | A is older flower and B is younger flower. |
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
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Given below are the names of some plants:
Guava, Cucumber, Peach, Rose, Plum, Brinjal, China rose and Mustard
How many of the above plants will have hypogynous, perigynous and epigynous flowers respectively?
Guava, Cucumber, Peach, Rose, Plum, Brinjal, China rose and Mustard
How many of the above plants will have hypogynous, perigynous and epigynous flowers respectively?
| 1. | Hypogynous = 3, Perigynous = 4, Epigynous = 2 |
| 2. | Hypogynous = 1, Perigynous = 4, Epigynous = 4 |
| 3. | Hypogynous = 3, Perigynous = 3, Epigynous = 2 |
| 4. | Hypogynous = 2, Perigynous = 3, Epigynous = 2 |
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