The site of perception of light/dark duration in plants is:
1. Root apex                 
2. Shoot apex
3. Flower                     
4. Leaves

Subtopic:  Photoperiodism (OLD NCERT) |
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Match the following :

A. IAA i. Herring sperm DNA
B. ABA ii. Bolting
C. Ethylene iii. Stomatal closure
D. GA iv. Weed-free lawns
E. Cytokinins v. Ripening of fruits

Options:

A B C D E
1. iv iii v ii i
2. v iii iv ii i
3. iv i v iii ii
4. v iii ii i iv

Subtopic:  Growth Hormones & Auxin | Gibberellin | Cytokinin | Ethylene | Abscisic Acid |
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The term synergistic action of hormones refers to
1. When two hormones act together but bring about opposite effects.
2. When two hormone act together and contribute to the same function.
3. When one hormone affects more than one function.
4. When many hormones bring about any one function.

Subtopic:  Growth Hormones & Auxin |
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Plasticity in plant growth means that
1. Plant roots are extensible
2. Plant growth is dependent on the environment
3. Stems can extend
4. None of the above

Subtopic:  Growth Terminology | Development |
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): 

Assertion (A): Plants retain the capacity for unlimited growth throughout their life.
Reason (R): Plants have meristems at certain locations in their body.

In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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. Both (A) and (R) are False.
Subtopic:  Growth |
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Assertion: At root tips the cells of the zone of elongation attain their maximal size in terms of wall thickening and protoplasmic modifications.
Reason: The zone of elongation is the most proximal zone at the root tip.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false

  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Growth |
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): 
 
Assertion (A): A sigmoid curve is a characteristic of living organisms
growing in a natural environment.
Reason (R): It is exemplified by a root elongating at a constant rate.


In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:
 

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. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Growth Model |
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
 

Assertion (A): Plant growth and development is intimately linked to the water status of a plant.
Reason (R): Oxygen helps in releasing metabolic energy essential for growth activities.


In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:
 

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. Both (A) and (R) are false.
Subtopic:  Growth |
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Assertion: Seeds on the ground under deciduous plants are more apt to germinate in the spring.
Reason: Phytochrome is involved in the germination of the seeds in deciduous plants.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false

  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Seed Dormancy (OLD NCERT) |
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Assertion: Etiolation is an energy conserving strategy in plants.
Reason: It helps plants growing in the dark reach the light before they die.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
4. Both assertion and reason are false

  1. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
  2. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
  3. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
  4. If both the assertion and reason are false
Subtopic:  Photoperiodism (OLD NCERT) |
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