Free Plant Kingdom (Daily Quiz: 8) NEET Biology Questions & Answers with Detailed Explanation & Full Review

Question-1

Assertion:
Development of zygote into young embryo takes places within the female gametophytes in Pteridophytes.
Reason:
This event is a precursor to seed habit, considered an important step in evolution.

(a) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.

(b) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.

(c) If the assertion is true but the reason is false.

(d) If both the assertion and reason are false

Question-2

A gymnospermic leaf carries 16 chromosomes. The number of chromosomes in its endosperm will be

(a) 8

(b) 12

(c) 16

(d) 24.

Question-3

In Pinus/Cycas/gymnosperms, the endosperm is

(a) haploid

(b) triploid

(c) diploid

(d) tetraploid.

Question-4

Which one of the following is categorised under living fossils?

(a) Pinus

(b) Cycas

(c) Selaginella

(d) Metasequoia

Question-5

Assertion:
Red algae contributes in producing coral reefs.
Reason:
Some red algae secrete and deposit calcium carbonate over their walls.

(a) If both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.

(b) If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

(c) If assertion is true but Reason is false.

(d) If both Assertion and Reason are false.