
The picture shows parts of a flower. P, Q, R and S are the four labelled parts.

Removal of which part of the flower will not stop reproduction in the plant?


Important Questions on Reproduction in Plants
The picture shows parts of a flower. P, Q, R and S are the four labelled parts.
Why is part P brightly coloured in most flowers?

Observe the given table and answer the following question.
Type of seed | Picture | Features |
Seed 1 | ![]() |
very light weight, has feathery hairs |
Seed 2 | ![]() |
hard, has tiny hooks |
Seed 3 | ![]() |
hard, has spikes |
Seed 4 | ![]() |
light weight, hard and hollow |
Which seed is most likely to be dispersed by water?

How does the bursting of fruit help in the germination of seeds?

Shekhar cut the stem of a hornwort plant into two pieces. He placed both the pieces under water. After a week, Shekhar found both the pieces growing as new plants.
What can be concluded from the activity?

Shekhar cut the stem of a hornwort plant into two pieces. He placed both the pieces under water. After a week, Shekhar found both the pieces growing as new plants.
How can Shekhar confirm the result of his activity?

Shekhar cut the stem of a hornwort plant into two pieces. He placed both the pieces under water. After a week, Shekhar found both the pieces growing as new plants.
Which of these statements is true about the two new hornworts?


