Plant Kingdom MCQ Quiz – Part 2
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This Plant Kingdom MCQ Quiz helps aspirants revise important concepts related to classification of plants, characteristics of major plant groups, and their biological features, which are frequently asked in competitive exams. Regular practice of plant kingdom MCQs improves conceptual understanding and helps candidates answer biology questions quickly and accurately.
GK Series – Biology – Plant Kingdom MCQ Quiz |
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| Subject | Biology |
| Chapter | Plant Kingdom |
| Part | 2 |
| Questions | 26 |
Who Should Attempt This Plant Kingdom MCQ Quiz?
This Plant Kingdom MCQ Quiz is useful for aspirants preparing for SSC, Railways, Banking, Defence, and other government job exams, where basic biology questions are commonly asked in the General Knowledge section.
Topics Covered in This Plant Kingdom MCQ Quiz
This quiz includes MCQs based on important topics such as Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms, plant classification, and key characteristics of different plant groups, along with other fundamental concepts related to the plant kingdom.
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Question 1 of 26
1. Question
Organisms in kingdom Fungi are generally
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➤ Fungi are heterotrophic organisms.
➤ They obtain nutrients from decaying organic matter (saprophytic nutrition).Incorrect
➤ Fungi are heterotrophic organisms.
➤ They obtain nutrients from decaying organic matter (saprophytic nutrition). -
Question 2 of 26
2. Question
The cell wall of fungi is mainly made of
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➤ Fungal cell walls contain chitin.
➤ Chitin provides strength and protection to fungal cells.Incorrect
➤ Fungal cell walls contain chitin.
➤ Chitin provides strength and protection to fungal cells. -
Question 3 of 26
3. Question
Lichen represents a symbiotic association between
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➤ Lichen is a symbiotic association between algae and fungi.
➤ The algae produce food by photosynthesis, while the fungus provides protection and moisture.Incorrect
➤ Lichen is a symbiotic association between algae and fungi.
➤ The algae produce food by photosynthesis, while the fungus provides protection and moisture. -
Question 4 of 26
4. Question
The branch of biology that studies fungi is called
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➤ Mycology is the branch of biology that studies fungi.
➤ The study of algae is called Phycology or Algology.Incorrect
➤ Mycology is the branch of biology that studies fungi.
➤ The study of algae is called Phycology or Algology. -
Question 5 of 26
5. Question
Plants in which seeds, fruits and flowers are absent are called
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➤ Cryptogams are plants in which seeds, fruits and flowers are absent.
➤ Their reproductive organs are hidden.
➤ Examples include Thallophyta, Bryophyta and Pteridophyta.Incorrect
➤ Cryptogams are plants in which seeds, fruits and flowers are absent.
➤ Their reproductive organs are hidden.
➤ Examples include Thallophyta, Bryophyta and Pteridophyta. -
Question 6 of 26
6. Question
Plants with exposed reproductive organs are called
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➤ Phanerogams are plants with visible reproductive organs.
➤ These plants produce seeds.
➤ Examples include Gymnosperms and Angiosperms.Incorrect
➤ Phanerogams are plants with visible reproductive organs.
➤ These plants produce seeds.
➤ Examples include Gymnosperms and Angiosperms. -
Question 7 of 26
7. Question
Plants belonging to kingdom Plantae are generally
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➤ Plants are multicellular eukaryotic organisms.
➤ They possess a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.Incorrect
➤ Plants are multicellular eukaryotic organisms.
➤ They possess a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. -
Question 8 of 26
8. Question
The cell wall of plant cells is mainly composed of
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➤ Plant cell walls are mainly composed of cellulose.
➤ Cellulose provides structure and mechanical support.Incorrect
➤ Plant cell walls are mainly composed of cellulose.
➤ Cellulose provides structure and mechanical support. -
Question 9 of 26
9. Question
Plants prepare their food through the process of
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➤ Plants are autotrophic organisms.
➤ They prepare food by photosynthesis using chlorophyll.Incorrect
➤ Plants are autotrophic organisms.
➤ They prepare food by photosynthesis using chlorophyll. -
Question 10 of 26
10. Question
The plant body in Thallophyta is called
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➤ In Thallophyta, the plant body is called a thallus.
➤ It is simple and not differentiated into roots, stems and leaves.Incorrect
➤ In Thallophyta, the plant body is called a thallus.
➤ It is simple and not differentiated into roots, stems and leaves. -
Question 11 of 26
11. Question
Plants belonging to Thallophyta are mostly found in
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➤ Thallophyta plants (algae) are mostly found in aquatic environments.
➤ They occur in freshwater and marine habitats.Incorrect
➤ Thallophyta plants (algae) are mostly found in aquatic environments.
➤ They occur in freshwater and marine habitats. -
Question 12 of 26
12. Question
Thallophyta plants are
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➤ Thallophyta are non-vascular plants.
➤ They lack specialized tissues such as xylem and phloem.Incorrect
➤ Thallophyta are non-vascular plants.
➤ They lack specialized tissues such as xylem and phloem. -
Question 13 of 26
13. Question
Which of the following belongs to green algae?
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➤ Chlorella belongs to green algae (Chlorophyceae).
➤ Green algae contain chlorophyll and store food as starch.Incorrect
➤ Chlorella belongs to green algae (Chlorophyceae).
➤ Green algae contain chlorophyll and store food as starch. -
Question 14 of 26
14. Question
The study of algae is called
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➤ Phycology (Algology) is the branch of biology that studies algae.
➤ Algae are simple photosynthetic aquatic organisms.Incorrect
➤ Phycology (Algology) is the branch of biology that studies algae.
➤ Algae are simple photosynthetic aquatic organisms. -
Question 15 of 26
15. Question
Green algae belong to which class?
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➤ Green algae belong to the class Chlorophyceae.
➤ They contain chlorophyll pigments and appear green.
➤ They store food mainly as starch.Incorrect
➤ Green algae belong to the class Chlorophyceae.
➤ They contain chlorophyll pigments and appear green.
➤ They store food mainly as starch. -
Question 16 of 26
16. Question
Which of the following is an example of green algae?
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➤ Spirogyra is an example of green algae.
➤ Other examples include Chlorella, Ulothrix and Volvox.Incorrect
➤ Spirogyra is an example of green algae.
➤ Other examples include Chlorella, Ulothrix and Volvox. -
Question 17 of 26
17. Question
Brown algae belong to which class?
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➤ Brown algae belong to the class Phaeophyceae.
➤ They contain the pigment fucoxanthin, which gives brown colour.Incorrect
➤ Brown algae belong to the class Phaeophyceae.
➤ They contain the pigment fucoxanthin, which gives brown colour. -
Question 18 of 26
18. Question
Which of the following is an example of brown algae?
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➤ Sargassum is an example of brown algae.
➤ Other examples include Laminaria (kelp) and Ectocarpus.Incorrect
➤ Sargassum is an example of brown algae.
➤ Other examples include Laminaria (kelp) and Ectocarpus. -
Question 19 of 26
19. Question
Red algae belong to which class?
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➤ Red algae belong to the class Rhodophyceae.
➤ Their red colour is due to phycoerythrin pigment.Incorrect
➤ Red algae belong to the class Rhodophyceae.
➤ Their red colour is due to phycoerythrin pigment. -
Question 20 of 26
20. Question
Which of the following is an example of red algae?
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➤ Gelidium is an example of red algae.
➤ Other examples include Porphyra and Gracilaria.Incorrect
➤ Gelidium is an example of red algae.
➤ Other examples include Porphyra and Gracilaria. -
Question 21 of 26
21. Question
Green algae store their food mainly in the form of
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➤ Green algae store food in the form of starch.
➤ Starch acts as the energy reserve in these algae.Incorrect
➤ Green algae store food in the form of starch.
➤ Starch acts as the energy reserve in these algae. -
Question 22 of 26
22. Question
Brown algae store their food mainly as
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➤ Brown algae store food as mannitol and laminarin.
➤ These substances act as reserve food materials.Incorrect
➤ Brown algae store food as mannitol and laminarin.
➤ These substances act as reserve food materials. -
Question 23 of 26
23. Question
Agar is obtained from which type of algae?
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➤ Agar is obtained from red algae such as Gelidium and Gracilaria.
➤ It is used as a gelling agent in jelly and microbiological media.Incorrect
➤ Agar is obtained from red algae such as Gelidium and Gracilaria.
➤ It is used as a gelling agent in jelly and microbiological media. -
Question 24 of 26
24. Question
Algin (alginic acid) is obtained from
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➤ Alginic acid (algin) is obtained from brown algae.
➤ It is used as a thickening agent in food and pharmaceutical industries.Incorrect
➤ Alginic acid (algin) is obtained from brown algae.
➤ It is used as a thickening agent in food and pharmaceutical industries. -
Question 25 of 26
25. Question
Bryophytes are commonly known as the
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➤ Bryophytes are called the amphibians of the plant kingdom.
➤ They live on land but require water for reproduction.Incorrect
➤ Bryophytes are called the amphibians of the plant kingdom.
➤ They live on land but require water for reproduction. -
Question 26 of 26
26. Question
Bryophytes are mainly found in
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➤ Bryophytes grow in moist and shady environments.
➤ Water is necessary for reproduction and survival.Incorrect
➤ Bryophytes grow in moist and shady environments.
➤ Water is necessary for reproduction and survival.