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Which of these properties are seen in Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (china rose)?

(i) Leaves with alternate phyllotaxy

(ii) Polycarpellary syncarpous inferior ovary

(iii) Twisted aestivation in petals

(iv) Basal placentation of ovules

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Important Questions on Morphology and Modifications

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Match the following lists.
  List-I   List-II   List-III
A China Rose i Acropetal succession I Branched peduncle
B Colocasia ii Mesocarp is fleshy II Hypogynous
C Panicle iii Alternative phyllotaxy III Epigynous
D Cucumber iv Neuter flowers IV Corm

The correct match is:

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Assertion (A): In Nepenthes leaves are modified to trap insects
Reason (R): Insectivorous plants trap insects for their nitrogen requirement
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Which of the following is not a stem modification?
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Consider the following morphological biochemical or physiological characteristics of plants.

i. Presence of hairy leaves ii. Production of more nectar is flower
iii.. High sugar content in plant parts iv. Presence of higher aspartic acid concentration.

Choose the correct combination of statements which give natural resistance to plants against insect pests:

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Whorled, simple leaves with reticulate venation are present in
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An insectivorous plant having glandular structures on its leaf secreting sticky fluid is
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Which of the following is the main adaptation for a plant to survive in xerophytic condition?
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Match column I with column II and select the correct answer.
Column I Column II
A. Acacia 1. Phylloclade
B. Opuntia 2. Offset
C. Pineapple 3. Phyllode
D. Pistia 4. Sucker