Plant Physiology Quiz - CBSE Class 11 Science

Free practice quiz: Plant Physiology (CBSE Class 11 Science). 18 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 11 Science practice quiz has 18 multiple-choice questions on Plant Physiology, and 18 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the root system?

   1. Absorption of water and minerals
   2. Anchorage of the plant
   3. Photosynthesis
   4. Storage of food
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   Answer: C. Photosynthesis

   Photosynthesis is primarily carried out by leaves, not roots. Roots are responsible for absorption, anchorage, and sometimes storage.

2. What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

   1. Chlorophyll a
   2. Chlorophyll b
   3. Carotene
   4. Xanthophyll
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   Answer: A. Chlorophyll a

   Chlorophyll a is the primary pigment that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis. Chlorophylls b, carotene, and xanthophyll are accessory pigments.

3. What are the factors affecting the rate of transpiration?

   1. Temperature and humidity only
   2. Light intensity only
   3. Humidity and wind speed only
   4. Temperature, humidity, light intensity, and wind speed
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   Answer: D. Temperature, humidity, light intensity, and wind speed

   All these factors influence the rate of transpiration. Higher temperature, light intensity and wind speed increase transpiration while higher humidity reduces it.

4. What is the role of potassium ions (K+) in stomatal regulation?

   1. Potassium ions have no role in stomatal regulation
   2. Potassium ions increase turgor pressure in guard cells, causing opening
   3. Potassium ions decrease turgor pressure in guard cells, causing opening
   4. Potassium ions have an indirect role via other ions
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   Answer: B. Potassium ions increase turgor pressure in guard cells, causing opening

   Influx of potassium ions into guard cells increases their turgor pressure, leading to stomatal opening.

5. Discuss the different types of plant movements and their mechanisms.

   1. Only nastic movements exist
   2. Only tropic movements exist
   3. Nastic and tropic movements exist, driven by different stimuli
   4. Plants don't show any movement
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   Answer: C. Nastic and tropic movements exist, driven by different stimuli

   Plants exhibit both nastic (non-directional) and tropic (directional) movements in response to various stimuli.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What is the process by which water moves from the roots to the leaves of a plant?
2. What is the role of stomata in plants?
3. What is the role of phloem in plants?
4. Define the term 'transpiration'.
5. Explain the cohesion-tension theory of water transport in plants.
6. Describe the process of guttation.
7. Explain the mechanism of stomatal opening and closing.
8. Explain the concept of water potential and its components.
9. Describe the process of mineral absorption by plant roots.
10. Explain the role of mycorrhizae in nutrient uptake by plants.
11. Explain the role of phytohormones in plant growth and development, with specific examples.
12. Describe the phenomenon of photoperiodism and its significance in flowering.
13. Explain the role of phytochrome in photoperiodism.

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