MCQs Botany [36] Posted on October 21, 2025Author agropublishers 0 1. Gymnosperms are characterized by seeds that are ________ Enclosed within a fruit Surrounded by a pericarp Contained within a capsule Naked and not enclosed by an ovary 2. The family Fabaceae is economically important because it includes __________ Medicinal herbs only Fiber crops Nitrogen-fixing legumes Woody gymnosperms 3. Which of the following sugars are commonly found in hemicellulose? Both Xylose and Mannose Xylose Ribose Mannose 4. The plant Citrus limon (lemon) belongs to plant family ________ Fabaceae Rosaceae Rutaceae Myrtaceae 5. Which technique involves inserting genes into organisms? Cloning Genetic engineering PCR Gene therapy 6. The first major step in seed processing after harvesting and threshing is __________ Cleaning Grading Treating Drying o 7. Which of the following statements is true about aridity and drought? Both are short-term events Drought is temporary, aridity is permanent Both are identical phenomena Aridity is temporary, drought is permanent 8. The toxic glycoalkaloid solanine is commonly produced by the following plants like ________ Wheat Potato Pea Maize 9. CGIAR genebank at _____________ is primarily responsible for conserving the world’s largest collection of rice germplasm IRRI, Philippines CIP, Peru CIMMYT, Mexico ICARDA, Lebanon 10. _________ is the highest quality oil commonly used in the paint industry Sunflower oil Safflower oil Sesame oil Linseed oil Loading … Question 1 of 10
