Name of the Organisation : University Of Library Cochin University of Science and Technology
Name of the Exam : CAT LET - Botany
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
Year: 2016
Subject: LET - Botany

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LET - Botany Final Sample Question Paper :
1. How many pairs of chromosomes are there in Drosophila melanogaster?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 4

2. The point mutation which occurs due to the replacement of a single nucleotide by another nucleotide is called
A. Substitution mutation
B. Insertion mutation
C. Deletion mutation
D. Deficiency mutation

3. Which one of the following form the trunk of banana?
A. Rhizome
B. Pseudostem
C. Bundle of leaves
D. Inflorescence

4. Which one of the following subcell is involved in the protein biosynthesis?
A. Golgi body
B. Ribosome
C. Vacuole
D. Cell wall

5. Which one of the following elements finds use as a fungicide?
A. Boron
B. Copper
C. Zinc
D. Magnesium

6. Chloroplasts are found in
A. Upper epidermis
B. Lower epidermis
C. Guard Cell
D. Cuticle

7. Withania somnifera belongs to the family
A. Malvaceae
B. Magnoliaceae
C. Solanaceae
D. Sterculiaceae

8. Iodine has the capacity to turn this biomolecule into blue
A. Protein
B. Fat
C. Starch
D. Vitamin A

9. The method of reproduction in pteriodophytes is through
A. Seeds
B. Fruits
C. Spores
D. Fossils

10. The germination of pinus seed is
A. Hypogeal
B. Epigeal
C. Vivipary
D. Ovipary

11. An important ingredient to prepare jam that is obtained from within the fruit is
A. Lectin
B. Pectin
C. Glutelin
D. Albumin

12. Jaundice is cured by
A. Wedellia calendulacea
B. Phyllanthus niruri
C. Helianthus annus
D. Lactra saliva

13. Which of the following seeds are used as weight by goldsmiths?
A. Butea frondosa
B. Clitoria ternata
C. Abutlion indicum
D. Abrus precatorius

14. Phyllode is a modified leaf form that helps to
A. Reduce transpiration
B. Increase water uptake
C. Reduce photosynthesis
D. Increase disease resistance

15. The interior of the leaf between upper and lower epidermis is called
A. Mesophyll
B. Vascular bundle
C. Xylem
D. Phloem

16. Venation indicates the arrangement of
A. Anthers in a flower
B. Veins in a leaf
C. Fruits in a bunch
D. Grains in a head

17. Development of fruits without fertilization is called as
A. Apocarpy
B. Syncorpy
C. Polycorpy
D. Parthenocarpy

18. Stamens attached to the petals are termed as
A. Episepalous
B. Epipetalous
C. Epitepalous
D. Polypetalous

19. Seedless fruits are seen in
A. Banana
B. Grapes
C. Pine apple
D. All of the above

20. The maximum biodiversity in India occurs at
A. Western Himalayas
B. North East Himalayas
C. Western Ghats
D. Eastern Ghats