Families - Fabaceae, Solanaceae, Liliaceae — practice questions

Question 1 · difficulty L1 · recall

Which type of corolla is characteristic of the family Fabaceae?

• A. Papilionaceous
• B. Rotate
• C. Tubular
• D. Ligulate

Question 2 · difficulty L1 · recall

Which placentation is typical of Solanaceae?

• A. Axile
• B. Marginal
• C. Basal
• D. Free-central

Question 3 · difficulty L2 · understanding

Why is the androecium of many Fabaceae flowers described as diadelphous?

• A. Nine stamens are fused and one remains free
• B. All ten stamens are free
• C. All ten stamens are fused into one bundle
• D. Stamens are attached to petals

Question 4 · difficulty L2 · understanding

A flower has six tepals arranged in two whorls of three and six epiphyllous stamens. Which family is most consistent with these characters?

• A. Liliaceae
• B. Fabaceae
• C. Solanaceae
• D. Brassicaceae

Question 5 · difficulty L2 · understanding

Which of the following is an example of a zygomorphic flower?

• A. Pea
• B. Chilli
• C. Petunia
• D. Datura

Question 6 · difficulty L2 · understanding

Given below are two statements: Statement I: In a floral formula $\oplus$ stands for zygomorphic nature of the flower, and $\underline{G}$ stands for inferior ovary. Statement II: In a floral formula $\oplus$ stands for actinomorphic nature of the flower and $\underline{\mathrm{G}}$ stands for superior ovary. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• B. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
• C. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• D. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Question 7 · difficulty L3 · application

A flower is zygomorphic, papilionaceous and has a monocarpellary superior ovary with marginal placentation. Which family is the best match?

• A. Fabaceae
• B. Solanaceae
• C. Liliaceae
• D. Asteraceae

Question 8 · difficulty L3 · application

A plant has alternate simple leaves, actinomorphic flowers, five epipetalous stamens and a bicarpellary syncarpous ovary with axile placentation. Which family is indicated?

• A. Solanaceae
• B. Fabaceae
• C. Liliaceae
• D. Poaceae

Question 9 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Match List-I with List-II : List - I List - II (A) Vexillary aestivation (I) Brinjal (B) Epipetalous stamens (II) Peach (C) Epiphyllous stamens (III) Pea (D) Perigynous flower (IV) Lily Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
• B. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• C. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
• D. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

Question 10 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Which of the following is an example of actinomorphic flower?

• A. Datura
• B. Cassia
• C. Pisum
• D. Sesbania