
Select the incorrect statement about Liliaceae.

Important Questions on Morphology and Modifications
Match Column - I with Column - II.
Column-I | Column-II | ||
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(i) | Brassicaceae |
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(ii) | Liliaceae |
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(iii) | Fabaceae |
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(iv) | Solanaceae |

Which of the following are the characteristic features of the family Fabaceae?
I. Gamosepalous nature
II. Stamens five, epipetalous
III. Marginal placentation
IV. Petals five, polypetalous
V. Fruit is a berry
The correct answer is:

Choose the correct floral formula of the given floral diagram.

Botanical names of plants are given in Column I, and the family/order name in Column II. Choose the appropriate combination from the options below.
Column I | Column II | ||
(P) | Tamarindus indica | (i) | Arecaceae |
(Q) | Cocos nucifera | (ii) | Liliaceae |
(R) | Colchicum autumnale | (iii) | Solanaceae |
(S) | Withania somnifera | (iv) | Papilionaceae |

Choose the number of modifications in Allium cepa.
Tunicated bulb; reduced stem; adventitious roots; umbel inflorescence; solid leaves; fleshy leaf bases; involucre of bracts


Medicinally important plant and a tendrillar climber with unisexual flowers
Spice yielding plant with cymose inflorescence, persistent calyx, unilocular ovary
Oilseed plant with monadelphous stamens, unilocular ovary, and indehiscent pod




Identify the floral unit 'I' in the given floral diagram.



One of the families is characterized by the following floral formula:
Identify the family:


Name the family to which onion belongs.


Which of the following is/are the characteristics of the family whose floral diagram is given?
(i) Aloe, Asparagus and Colchicum belong to this family.
(ii) Flower is zygomorphic.
(iii) Floral formula is
(iv) Fruits are berry or capsule.


