MCQs on Cycas
Q. __________ is a connecting link between gymnosperms and angiosperms
(a) Cycadales
(b) Ginkgoales
(c) Coniferales
(d) Gnetales
Answer: : (d)
Q. In Cycas, the endosperm is a
(a) post fertilization product and diploid
(b) post fertilization product and haploid
(c) pre fertilization product and diploid
(d) pre fertilization product and haploid
Answer: : (d)
Q. This is considered to be a living fossil
(a) Podocarpus
(b) Zamia
(c) Cycas
(d) Pinus
Answer: : (c)
Q. The reason why Cycas is not classified under dicotyledons plants even though it has an embryo with two cotyledons is
(a) it appears as a palm tree
(b) it possesses megasporophyll
(c) has compound leaves
(d) its ovules are naked
Answer: : (d)
Q. This is the most commonly occurring ornamental species of Cycas
(a) Cycas revoluta
(b) Cycas beddomei
(c) Cycas circinalis
(d) Cycas rumphii
Answer: : (a)
Q. In Cycas, the fern characteristic is
(a) reticulate venation
(b) circinate venation
(c) taproot system
(d) coralloid roots
Answer: : (b)
Q. In Cycas, the spermatozoid is
(a) Multiciliated
(b) uniflagellate
(c) non flagellate
(d) biflagellate
Answer: : (a)
Q. The stem of the Cycas is a source of edible starch known as
(a) sigo
(b) cycas starch
(c) sago
(d) cyco
Answer: : (c)
Q. The Cycas has
(a) oil ducts
(b) resin ducts
(c) laticiferous vessels
(d) mucilage ducts
Answer: : (d)
Q. The largest sperms are found in this plant
(a) Pinus
(b) Sunflower
(c) Mango
(d) Cycas
Answer: : (d)
