Secondary Growth in Plants NEET Questions Pdf - 2

Question: 6

Turpentine used as thinner of paints is obtained from

(A) Pinus

(B) Acacia Senegal

(C) Hevea brasiliensis

(D) Vinca rosea

Ans: A

Pinus

Question: 7

The meristem responsible for extra stelar secondary growth in shoot stem is

(A) Cork cambium

(B) Fascicular cambium

(C) Interfascicular cambium

(D) Intercalary meristem

Ans: A

Cork cambium

Question: 8

Morus rubra has

(A) Sapwood

(B) Springwood

(C) Porous wood

(D) Softwood

Ans: C

Porous wood

Question: 9

Why do we consider cambium as a Lateral meristem?

(A) Because it causes growth in girth

(B) Because it adds bulk to a plant

(C) Because it increases the height and diameter of a plant

(D) Because it gives rise to lateral branches

Ans: A

Because it causes growth in girth

Question: 10

Growth in Girth is also known as

(A) Primary growth or latitudinal growth

(B) Secondary growth or vertical growth

(C) Primary growth or longitudinal growth

(D) Secondary growth or attitudinal growth

Ans: D

Secondary growth or attitudinal growth

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