Tissues UPSC Questions

Tissues MCQ Questions

1.
What is a tissue?
A.
A group of similar cells performing a particular function.
B.
A type of organ in multicellular organisms.
C.
A type of bone found in mammals.
D.
A liquid found inside the cell.
ANSWER :
A. A group of similar cells performing a particular function.
2.
Which type of tissue is responsible for the growth in plants?
A.
Permanent tissue
B.
Meristematic tissue
C.
Parenchyma tissue
D.
Collenchyma tissue
ANSWER :
B. Meristematic tissue
3.
Where is apical meristem found?
A.
At the base of stem
B.
In the middle of leaves
C.
At the growing tips of stem and roots
D.
In the vascular bundle
ANSWER :
C. At the growing tips of stem and roots
4.
What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?

UPSC - 2019

A.
A molecular scissors used in targeted gene editing
B.
A biosensor used in the accurate detection of pathogens in patients
C.
A gene that makes plants pest-resistant
D.
A herbicidal substance synthesized in genetically modified crops
ANSWER :
A. A molecular scissors used in targeted gene editing
5.
What are the constituents of phloem?
A.
Tracheids, vessels, fibres, parenchyma
B.
Sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem fibres, phloem parenchyma
C.
Sieve tubes, vessels, xylem fibres
D.
Xylem and parenchyma
ANSWER :
B. Sieve tubes, companion cells, phloem fibres, phloem parenchyma
6.
Which plant tissue provides flexibility and support?
A.
Parenchyma
B.
Collenchyma
C.
Sclerenchyma
D.
Xylem
ANSWER :
B. Collenchyma