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The bud located at the top of the plant is called the axillary bud.

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Important Questions on The Living World of Plants

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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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Select the CORRECT statement from the following:

P In monocots, leaf base expands into a sheath covering the stem partially or wholly

Q In all leguminous plants, the leaf base may become swollen, which is called the pulvinus

R The lamina or leaf blade is the green expanded part of the leaf with vein and veinlets

S Veins provide rigidity to leaf blade
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Represent the union of two sets by Venn diagram for each of the following.

X={x | x is a prime number between 80 and 100}

Y={y | y is an odd number between 90 and 100}

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List out the four primary functions of leaves.
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Identify the structure which represents homology in the following picture.

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 Match I with II and select the correct option from the given codes
  I   II
(a) Vegetative buds (i) Buds develop in axils of leaves
(b) Floral buds (ii) Buds produce leafy shoots
(c) Axillary buds (iii) Reproductive buds that produce flowers
(d) Accessory buds (iv) Additional buds borne at leaf bases
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One can distinguish a leaflet from the leaf by the absence of
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Flower and lateral branches arise from the
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Define the term bud. Write the basis of their classification and name their types.
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Discuss the different modifications of leaves.
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State true or false.
The trees in mountain regions are tall and conical. This allows the snow to slide down the trees very easily during winter months. 

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During the formation of leaves and elongation of the stem, some cells ‘left behind’ from shoot apical meristem; they are known as
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Select the incorrect statement about leaves.
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Which of the following statement is correct about a leaf?
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List out the four primary functions of the leaves.
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Give five characteristics of the leaves. 
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Two chief functions of leaves are: