Chapter 2 Tissues Multiple Choice Question And Answers
Direction: Choose the correct option for each question. There is only one correct response for each question.
Question 1. A tissue is made up of
- a group of cells that perform similar or common functions.
- cells with similar structures but very different function.
- same type of cells which form organs.
- cells with dissimilar structures and functions.
Answer. 1. a group of cells that perform similar or common functions.
Question 2. Which of the following involves the study of tissue?
- Cytology
- Embryology
- Histology
- Pathology
Answer. 3. Histology
Question 3. Which of the following is not a simple tissue
- Parenchyma
- Xylem
- Collenchyma
- Sclerenchyma
Answer. 2. Xylem
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Question 4. Parenchyma is a type of
- simple tissue
- complex tissue
- xylem
- phloem
Answer. 1. simple tissue
Question 5. The husk of coconut is made up of
- apical meristem
- intercalary meristem
- collenchyma
- sclerenchyma
Answer. 4. sclerenchyma
Question 6. Which tissue is responsible for the length of the plant?
- Apical meristem
- Lateral meristem
- Intercalary Meristem
- Epidermis
Answer. 1. Apical meristem
Question 7. Meristems help in
- absorption of water
- absorption of minerals
- translocation of food
- growth of the plants
Answer. 4. growth of the plants
Question 8. The apical meristem of the root is present
- only in radicles.
- in all the roots.
- only in tap roots.
- only in adventitious roots.
Answer. 2. in all the roots.
Question 9. Sieve tubes are present in
- phloem
- xylem
- collenchyma
- sclerenchyma
Answer. 1. phloem
Question 10. Collenchyma in plants provide
- flexibility
- buoyancy
- rigidity
- both (a) and (c)
Answer. 1. flexibility
Question 11. Girth of stem increases due to
- apical meristem
- lateral meristem
- intercalary meristem
- vertical meristem
Answer. 2. lateral meristem
Question 12. The term tissue was given by
- Robert Hooke
- Mayer
- Bichat
- Leeuwenhoek
Answer. 3. Bichat
Question 13. Which of the following components of xylem is living?
- Tracheids
- Vessels
- Xylem parenchyma
- Xylem fibres
Answer. 3. Xylem parenchyma
Question 14. Tissue that is absent in monocots is
- chlorenchyma
- sclerenchyma
- aerenchyma
- collenchyma
Answer. 4. collenchyma
Question 15. Phloem in the plant performs the function of
- conduction of food
- conduction of water
- providing support
- photosynthesis
Answer. 1. conduction of food
Question 16. Parenchyma : Simple :: Phloem : ?
- Simple
- Collenchyma
- Complex
- Xylem
Answer. 3. Complex
Question 17. The tissue which is composed of flat cells that line body cavities is
- columnar
- cuboidal
- ciliated columnar
- squamous
Answer. 4. squamous
Question 18. Maximum intercellular substance is found in
- connective tissue
- nervous tissue
- epithelial tissue
- muscular tissue
Answer. 1. connective tissue
Question 19. The tissue connecting bone to bone is called
- tendon
- ligament
- areolar tissue
- adipose tissue
Answer. 2. ligament
Question 20. Fat is abundant in
- liver cells
- areolar tissue
- adipose tissue
- lymph glands.
Answer. 3. adipose tissue
Question 21. The mineral found in red pigment of human blood is
- Mg
- Fe
- Ca
- Cr
Answer. 2. Fe
Question 22. Which of the following tissues is mainly composed of dead cells?
- Phloem
- Epidermis
- Xylem
- Endodermis
Answer. 3. Xylem
Question 23. Largest blood cells are
- monocytes
- neutrophils
- lymphocytes
- basophils
Answer. 1. monocytes
Question 24. Fluid part of blood after removing corpuscles is
- Plasma
- Lymph
- Serum
- Vaccine
Answer. 1. Plasma
Question 25. Tendon is a structure which connects
- a bone with another bone
- a muscle with another muscle
- a nerve with a muscle
- a bone with a muscle
Answer. 4. a bone with a muscle
Question 26. Which part of the bone is specialized to form blood cells?
- Haversian canal
- Red bone marrow
- Osteoblasts
- Osteocytes
Answer. 2. Red bone marrow
Question 27. Major inorganic component of bone is
- calcium phosphate
- calcium carbonate
- sodium hydroxide
- potassium hydroxide
Answer. calcium phosphate
Question 28. The unit of nervous system is
- cyton
- axon
- neuron
- dendrite
Answer. neuron
Question 29. Cartilage is not found in
- nose
- ear
- kidney
- larynx
Answer. 3. kidney
Question 30. The efferent part of neuron is
- axon
- dendrites
- cyton
- both (a) and (b)
Answer. 1. axon
Question 31. The following are characteristic features of plant tissues.
(1) Dead supportive tissues are more abundant.
(2) There is differentiation of meristematic and permanent tissue.
(3) Differentiation of meristematic and permanent tissues is absent.
(4) Organization of tissues is complex.
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (2) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (1) and (4)
Answer. 1. Only (1) and (2)
Question 32. Meristematic tissues are
(1) similar in structure.
(2) not similar in structure.
(3) have thin cell wall.
(4) have thick cell wall.
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (1) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (1) and (4)
Answer. 2. Only (1) and (3)
Question 33. Parenchyma can be classified as
(1) thin walled living cells.
(2) thick walled living cells.
(3) distributed in almost all parts of the plant body.
(4) distributed mostly in the aerial parts of the plant body.
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (1) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (1) and (4)
Answer. 2. Only (1) and (3)
Question 34. Which of the following are parts of the phloem?
(1) Sieve tubes
(2) Companion cells
(3) Tracheids
(4) Vessels
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (1) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (1) and (4)
Answer. 1. Only (1) and (2)
Question 35. Complex permanent tissues of the plant are made up of
(1) more than one type of cells.
(2) only one type of cells.
(3) only xylem.
(4) xylem and phloem.
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (1) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (1) and (4)
Answer. 4. Only (1) and (4)
Question 36. Xylem tissues transport
(1) water from root to plant.
(2) minerals from root to plant.
(3) food all through the plant.
(4) food to the leaves.
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (1) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (1) and (4)
Answer. 1. Only (1) and (2)
Question 37. The characteristic features of squamous epithelium are
(1) component cells are pillar like.
(2) component cells are thin and flat.
(3) the nucleus lies in the centre of the cell.
(4) the nucleus is located near the base of the cell.
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (2) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (1) and (4)
Answer. 2. Only (2) and (3)
Question 38. Tendons can be defined as
(1) inelastic
(2) elastic
(3) connects bone to bone
(4) joins muscles to bone
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (1) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (1) and (4)
Answer. 4. Only (1) and (4)
Question 39. Cartilage is
(1) hard and inflexible
(2) porous
(3) flexible
(4) non-porous
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (1) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (1) and (4)
Answer. 3. Only (3) and (4)
Question 40. Red blood corpuscles
(1) are colourless.
(2) are red in colour.
(3) nucleus is present.
(4) nucleus is absent.
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (1) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (2) and (4)
Answer. 4. Only (2) and (4)
Question 41. What will happen if a bone is dipped in HCl?
(1) Its mineral matters dissolve.
(2) Only organic matter is left.
(3) Mineral matter does not dissolve.
(4) Organic matter dissolves.
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (1) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (1) and (4)
Answer. 1. Only (1) and (2)
Question 42. Blood corpuscles are made of
(1) red blood cells
(2) white blood cells
(3) lymph
(4) granulocytes
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (1) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (1) and (4)
Answer. 1. Only (1) and (2)
Question 43. The following are functions of cartilage.
(1) It provides support and flexibility to the body parts.
(2) It smoothens surface at joins.
(3) It provides rigidity to the body parts.
(4) It makes surfaces rough.
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (1) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (1) and (4)
Answer. 1. Only (1) and (2)
Question 44. Fluid connective tissues
(1) does not include blood and lymph.
(2) it includes blood and lymph.
(3) links the different parts of the body.
(4) doesn’t link the different parts of the body.
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (2) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (1) and (4)
Answer. 2. Only (2) and (3)
Question 45. Which muscles act involuntarily?
(1) Striated muscles
(2) Smooth muscles
(3) Cardiac muscles
(4) Skeletal muscles
Select the correct option.
- Only (1) and (2)
- Only (2) and (3)
- Only (3) and (4)
- Only (1) and (4)
Answer. 2. Only (2) and (3)
Question 46. Plant length is increased by
- Apical meristems
- Lateral meristems
- Periblem
- Parenchyma
Answer. 1. Apical meristems
Question 47. The cell division is restricted to
- Meristematic cells
- Permanent cells
- Secretory cells
- All the above
Answer. 1. Meristematic cells
Question 48. Active divisions take place in the cells of
- Xylem
- Phloem
- Sclerenchyma
- Cambium
Answer. 4. Cambium
Question 49. Simple tissues are these
- Parenchyma, Xylem and collenchyma
- Parenchyma, collenchyma and Sclerenchyma
- Parenchyma, Xylem and Sclerechyma
- Parenchyma, Xylem and Phloem
Answer. 2. Parenchyma, collenchyma and Sclerenchyma
Question 50. Complex tissue consists of
- Different type of cells carrying out the same function
- Different types of cells carrying out different functions
- Same type of cells having the same origin and carry the same function
- Different types of cells having the same origin and carry the same function
Answer. 2. Different types of cells carrying out different functions
Question 51. The most common type of ground tissue is
- Epidermis
- Collenchyma
- Sclerenchyma
- Parenchyma
Answer. 4. Parenchyma
Question 52. Collenchyma differs from sclerenchyma in
- Retaining cytoplasm at maturity
- Having thick walls
- Having a wide lumen
- Being meristematic
Answer. 1. Having thick walls
Question 53. Whose living cells provide tensile and mechanical strength
- Collenchyma
- Sclerenchyma
- Phloem
- Sclereids
Answer. 1. Collenchyma
Question 54. Lignified elongated dead cells are
- Parenchyma
- Collenchyma
- Sclerenchyma
- None of the above
Answer. 3. Sclerenchyma
Question 55. Phloem in the plants perform the function of
- Conduction of food
- Conduction of water
- Providing support
- Photosynthesis
Answer. 1. Conduction of food
Question 56. Pavement epithelium is the name of
- Squamous epithelium
- Cuboidal epithelium
- Ciliated epithelium
- Columnar epithelium
Answer. 1. Squamous epithelium
Question 57. Brush bordered epithelium is found in
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Fallopian tube
- Trachea
Answer. 2. Small intestine
Question 58. Ciliated epithelium is found in
- Tongue
- Oesophagus
- Trachea
- Uterus
Answer. 3. Trachea
Question 59. Which type of tissue forms glands?
- Epithelial
- Connective
- Nervous
- Muscle
Answer. 1. Epithelial
Question 60. What are the functions of goblet cells?
- Production of HCI
- Production of mucus
- Production of enzymes
- Production of hormones
Answer. 2. Production of mucus
Question 61. The end of a long bone is connected to another bone by
- Ligament
- Tendon
- Cartilage
- Muscle
Answer. 1. Ligament
Question 62. When boiled in water collagen changes into
- Gelatin
- Reticulin
- Elastin
- Myosin
Answer. 1. Gelatin
Question 63. Fluid part of blood after removal of corpuscles is
- Plasma
- Lymph
- Serum
- Vaccine
Answer. 1. Plasma
Question 64. Which are not true cells in the blood?
- Platelets
- Monocytes
- Basophils
- Neutrophils
Answer. 1. Platelets
Question 65. Sprain is caused by excessive pulling of
- Nerves
- Tendons
- Muscles
- Ligaments
Answer. 4. Ligaments
Question 66. Tendon is a structure which connects
- A bone with another bone
- A muscle with a bone
- A nerve with a muscle
- A muscle with a muscle
Answer. 2. A muscle with a bone
Question 67. Which of the following plant tissues do not possess living protoplasm at maturity?
- Sclerenchyma
- Collenchyma
- Tracheids
- Epidermis
Answer. 1. Sclerenchyma
Question 68. White fibres of connective tissue are made up of
- Elastin
- Reticular fibre
- Collagen
- Myosin
Answer. 3. Collagen
Question 69. The study of tissues and their functions is known as
- histology
- physiology
- anatomy
- morphology
Answer. 1. histology
Question 70. Which one is a meristematic tissue?
- xylem
- parenchyma
- apical tissues
- phloem
Answer. 3. apical tissues
Question 71. Tracheids are components of
- xylem
- phloem
- intercalary tissues
- collenchyma
Answer. 1. xylem
Question 72. Areolar tissue is a
- ligament
- connective tissue
- muscle
- nervous tissue
Answer. 2. connective tissue
Question 73. Which tissue provides mechanical strength to plants?
- parenchyma
- chlorenchyma
- collenchyma
- sclerenchyma
Answer. 4. sclerenchyma
Question 74. Ciliated epithelium is found in
- stomach
- intestine
- oesophagus
- trachea
Answer. 4. trachea
Question 75. Cardiac muscle fibres are
- striated and voluntary
- striated and involuntary
- non-striated and voluntary
- non-striated and involuntary
Answer. 2. striated and involuntary
Question 76. Name the cambium present between phloem and xylem.
- Shoot cambium
- Root cambium
- Vascular cambium
- Cork cambium
Answer. 3. Vascular cambium
Question 77. Cambium found on lateral parts of plants on outer side is known as
- Vascular cambium
- Cork cambium
- Shoot cambium
- Root cambium
Answer. 2. Cork cambium
Question 78. In which of the following, pith and cortex never differentiates?
- Monocot stem
- Dicot stem
- Monocot root
- Dicot root
Answer. 1. Monocot stem
Question 79. For which of the following vital function, the death of protoplasm is a prerequisite?
- Transport of sap
- Transport of food
- Absorption of water
- Gaseous exchange
Answer. 1. Transport of sap
Question 80. Which of the following forms cork?
- Cork cambium (phellogen)
- Vascular cambium
- Phloem
- Xylem
Answer. 1. Cork cambium (phellogen)
Question 81. Pericycle of roots produces
- Lateral roots
- Vascular bundles
- Adventitious buds
- Hydathodes
Answer. 1. Lateral roots
Question 82. Organization of shoot apex into corpus and tunica is governed chiefly by
- Planes of cell division
- Regions of meristematic activity
- Rate of cell growth
- Rate of shoot tip growth
Answer. 1. Planes of cell division
Question 83. Which of the following tissues has dead cells?
- Parenchyma
- Sclerenchyma
- Collenchyma
- Epithelial tissue
Answer. 2. Sclerenchyma
Question 84. Girth of stem increases due to
- Apical meristem
- lateral meristem
- intercalary meristem
- vertical meristem
Answer. 2. lateral meristem
Question 85. Meristematic tissues in plant are
- localized and permanent
- not limited to certain regions
- localized and dividing cells
- growing in volume.
Answer. 3. localized and dividing cells
Question 86. Flexibility in plants is due to
- collenchyma
- sclerenchyma
- parenchyma
- chlorenchyma
Answer. 1. collenchyma
Question 87. Parenchyma cells are
- relatively unspecified and thin walled
- thick waled and specialized
- lignified
- none of these
Answer. 1. relatively unspecified and thin walled
Chapter 2 Tissues Practice Exercises
Question 1. Which of the following tissues has dead cells?
- Parenchyma
- Sclerenchyma
- Collenchyma
- Epithelial tissue
Answer. 2. Sclerenchyma
Question 2. Find out the incorrect sentence from the following.
- Parenchymatous tissues have intercellular spaces.
- Collenchymatous tissues are irregularly thickened at corners.
- Apical and intercalary meristems are permanent tissues.
- Meristematic tissues, in its early stage, lack vacuoles.
Answer. 3. Apical and intercalary meristems are permanent tissues.
Question 3. Girth of stem increases due to
- apical meristem
- lateral meristem
- intercalary meristem
- vertical meristem
Answer. 2. lateral meristem
Question 4. Which cell does not have perforated cell wall?
- Tracheids
- Companion cells
- Sieve tubes
- Vessels
Answer. 2. Companion cells
Question 5. Intestine absorbs the digested food materials. What type of epithelial cells are responsible for that?
- Stratified squamous epithelium
- Columnar epithelium
- Spindle fibres
- Cuboidal epithelium
Answer. 2. Columnar epithelium
Question 6. A person met with an accident in which two long bones of hand were dislocated. Which among the following may be the possible reason?
- Tendon break
- Break of skeletal muscle
- Ligament break
- Areolar tissue break
Answer. 3. Ligament break
Question 7. While doing work and running, you move your organs, like hands, legs, etc. Which among the following is correct?
- Smooth muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones.
- Smooth muscles contract and pull the tendons to move the bones.
- Skeletal muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones.
- Skeletal muscles contract and pull the tendon to move the bones.
Answer. 4. Skeletal muscles contract and pull the tendon to move the bones.
Question 8. Which muscles act involuntarily?
(1) Striated muscles
(2) Smooth muscles
(3) Cardiac muscles
(4) Skeletal muslces
- (1) and (2)
- (2) and (3)
- (3) and (4)
- (1) and (4)
Answer. 2. (2) and (3)
Question 9. Meristematic tissues in plants are
- localized and permanent.
- not limited to certain regions.
- localized and dividing cells.
- growing in volume.
Answer. 3. localized and dividing cells.
Question 10. Which is not a function of epidermis?
- Protection from adverse condition
- Gaseous exchange
- Conduction of water
- Transpiration
Answer. 3. Conduction of water
Question 11. Which of the following sentence is incorrect?
- Blood has matrix containing proteins, salts and hormones.
- Two bones are connected with ligament.
- Tendons are non-fibrous tissue and fragile.
- Cartilage is a form of connective tissue.
Answer. 3. Tendons are non-fibrous tissue and fragile.
Question 12. Cartilage is not found in
- Nose
- Ear
- Kidney
- Larynx
Answer. 3. Kidney
Question 13. Fats are stored in human body as
- Cuboidal epithelium
- Adipose tissue
- Bones
- Cartilage
Answer. 2. Adipose tissue
Question 14. Bone matrix is rich in
- Fluoride and calcium.
- Calcium and phosphorus.
- Calcium and potassium.
- Phosphorus and potassium.
Answer. 2. Calcium and phosphorus.
Question 15. Contractile proteins are found in
- Bones
- Blood
- Muscles
- Cartilage
Answer. 3. Muscles
Question 16. Voluntary muscles are found in
- alimentary canal
- limbs
- iris of the eye
- bronchi of lungs
Answer. 2. limbs
Question 17. Nervous tissue is not found in
- brain
- spinal cord
- tendons
- nerves
Answer. 3. tendons
Question 18. Nerve cell does not contain
- axon
- nerve endings
- tendons
- dendrites
Answer. 3. tendons
Question 19. Which of the following helps in the repair of tissue and fills up the space inside the organ?
- Tendon
- Adipose tissue
- Areolar
- Cartilage
Answer. 3. Areolar
Question 20. The muscular tissue which function through out the life continuously without fatigue is
- skeletal muscle
- cardiac muscle
- smooth muscle
- voluntary muscle
Answer. 2. cardiac muscle
Question 21. Which of the following cells is found in the cartilaginous tissue of the body?
- Mast cells
- Basophils
- Osteocytes
- Chondrocytes
Answer. 4. Chondrocytes
Question 22. The dead element present in the phloem is
- companion cells
- phloem fibres
- phloem parenchyma
- sieve tubes
Answer. 2. phloem fibres
Question 23. Which of the following does not lose their nucleus at maturity?
- Companion cells
- Red blood cells
- Vessel
- Sieve tube cells
Answer. 1. Companion cells
Question 24. In desert plants, the rate of water loss gets reduced due to the presence of
- cuticle
- stomata
- lignin
- suberin
Answer. 1. cuticle
Question 25. A long tree has several branches. The tissue that helps in the side ways conduction of water in the branches is
- collenchyma
- xylem parenchyma
- parenchyma
- xylem vessels
Answer. 4. xylem vessels
Question 26. If the tip of sugarcane plant is removed from the field, even then it keeps on growing in length. It is due to the presence of
- cambium
- apical meristem
- lateral meristem
- intercalary meristem
Answer. 4. intercalary meristem
Question 27. A nail is inserted in the trunk of a tree at a height of 1 metre from the ground level. After 3 years, the nail will
- move downwards.
- move upwards.
- remain at the same position.
- move sideways.
Answer. 3. remain at the same position.
Question 28. Parenchyma cells are
- relatively unspecified and thin walled.
- thick walled and specialized.
- lignified
- none of these
Answer. 1. relatively unspecified and thin walled.
Question 29. Flexibility in plants is due to
- collenchyma
- sclerenchyma
- parenchyma
- chlorenchyma
Answer. 1. collenchyma
Question 30. Cork cells are made impervious to water and gases by the presence of
- cellulose
- lipids
- suberin
- lignin
Answer. 3. suberin
Question 31. Survival of plants in terrestrial environment has been made possible by the presence of
- intercalary meristem
- conducting tissue
- apical meristem
- parenchymatous tissue
Answer. 2. conducting tissue
Question 32. Select the incorrect statement from the following.
- The nature of matrix differs according to the function of the tissue.
- Fats are stored below the skin and in between the internal organs.
- Epithelial tissues have intercellular spaces between them.
- Cells of striated muscles are multinucleate and unbranched.
Answer. 3. Epithelial tissues have intercellular spaces between them.