Edible part in 'sorosis', a composite fruit, is from Biology Mor

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71.

Chicory powder which is mixed with coffee powder is obtained from

  • root

  • leaf

  • stem

  • seeds


72.

Stem cuttings are commonly used for the proprogation of

  • banana

  • rose

  • mango

  • cotton


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73.

Edible part in 'sorosis', a composite fruit, is

  • cotyledons

  • endosperm

  • perianth and peduncle

  • fleshy thalamus


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perianth and peduncle

Sorosis is the composite fruit that develops from spike and catkin, eg, in pineapple edible part develops from perianth and peduncle.

Fleshy thalamus is an edible part of pear, apple fruit, eg, pome fruits.

Cotyledons are edible part of cashewnut, eg, nut fruits.

Endosperm is an edible part of caryopsis of wheat, rice, etc.


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74.

Which of the following is a true nut?

  • Walnut

  • Cashewnut

  • Groundnut

  • Pistachio


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75.

Botanical name of 'chana' is

  • Cicer arietinum

  • Phaseolus aureus

  • Lablab purpureus

  • Dolichos


76.

An obligate root parasite is

  • Rafflesia

  • Loranthus

  • Viscum

  • Striga


77.

Lady finger belongs to family

  • Malvaceae

  • Cucurbitaceae

  • Liliaceae

  • Brassiaceae


78.

Pappus is modified

  • calyx

  • corolla

  • bracts

  • gynoecium


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79.

Trimerous flower, superior ovary and axile placentation is characteristics of

  • Liliaceae

  • Cucurbitaceae

  • Solanaceae

  • Compositae


80.

Clinging roots are found in

  • orchids

  • Trapa

  • Podostemon

  • screwpine


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