NEET Biology: Plant families (malvaceae Cruciferae leguminoceae compositae graminae) Practice Questions
14 free multiple-choice questions on Plant families (malvaceae Cruciferae leguminoceae compositae graminae) (Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants) for NEET Biology, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step explanation. Attempt a question, then reveal the solution to check your reasoning.
Practice thousands more NEET questions in the app →Q1. Beans and peas belong to which major family among the groups listed?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C — Leguminoceae
The Leguminoceae family includes various pulse crops like beans, peas, and lentils, which are important food sources.
Q2. The Graminae subfamily primarily includes plants characterized by which type of leaf arrangement?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D — Opposite leaves
Graminae generally includes plants exhibiting opposite leaf arrangement, a common trait in many legumes.
Q3. The family Leguminoceae (Fabaceae) is primarily characterized by which feature in terms of flower structure?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C — Papilionaceous corolla
Leguminoceae (Fabaceae) is characterized by a distinctive papilionaceous corolla, which is a defining feature of the family.
Q4. The family Fabaceae is a key component of which larger taxonomic group in plant classification?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C — Leguminoceae
Fabaceae (Leguminosae) is a major family within the larger group of Leguminoceae, highlighting their shared lineage.
Q5. The Graminae subfamily, which includes grasses, typically exhibits which type of stem structure?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: D — Herbaceous stems
Grasses (Graminae) are characterized by having thin, non-woody, and generally herbaceous stems.
Q6. The family Cruciferae, commonly known as the Mustard family, is primarily known for which type of fruit structure?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B — Silique
Plants in the family Cruciferae typically bear siliques (a type of legume) as their fruit structure.
Q7. Which taxonomic characteristic is most commonly used to classify the large family Compositae based on its floral arrangement?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B — Inflorescence structure
The defining characteristic used for classifying the family Compositae is the arrangement of the flowers in a composite inflorescence (capitulum).
Q8. Which family among the listed groups is predominantly characterized by plants that possess a racemose inflorescence?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A — Compositae
The family Compositae (Asteraceae) is famous for having a capitulum (head) which is a type of composite inflorescence.
Q9. The family Leguminoceae is characterized by the presence of which specific type of plant structure?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C — Pods
The defining characteristic of the Leguminoceae family is the presence of pods (legumes) as their fruits.
Q10. Which of the following families belongs to the order Fabales, characterized by the presence of papilionaceous (butterfly-like) flowers and leguminous seeds?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B — Leguminoceae
The Leguminoceae subfamily (which includes families like Fabaceae/Leguminosae) is characterized by the presence of leguminous seeds and papilionaceous flowers, placing these families within the Fabales order.
Q11. The subfamily Graminae is a classification level within which larger family group?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B — Leguminoceae
Graminae is a subfamily that belongs under the broader family Leguminoceae.
Q12. The Malvaceae family is primarily known for which type of plant structure?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B — Dicotyledonous flowering plants
Plants in the Malvaceae family are predominantly dicotyledonous flowering plants, characterized by specific floral and vegetative structures.
Q13. The grasses, which belong to the Graminae subfamily, are characterized by which specific feature?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C — Presence of non-woody stems
The Graminae (Poaceae) family is characterized by having non-woody stems, presence of vascular bundles, and specialized leaf sheaths, which are adaptations for grass growth.
Q14. Which of the following plant families includes crops like mustard and cabbage, and is characterized by having flowers typically arranged in a cruciform pattern?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C — Cruciferae
The family Cruciferae (Brassicaceae) is known for having characteristic four-petaled flowers arranged in a cruciform (cross) pattern, and this family includes important crops like mustard and cabbage.
Keep going — practice on Padhai Karlo
Padhai Karlo gives you unlimited NEET practice: chapter-wise questions, timed quizzes, and full mock tests with an All-India Rank — free to start.
Get the free Android app →