1. Growth process is
Irreversible
Reversible
Sometimes reversible sometimes irreversible
Temporary
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Growth and Development MCQs
2. A plant has a growth pattern called
Closed growth
Open growth
In between the two
None of these
✅ The correct answer is option B.
3. The speed of growth is
Rapid throughout
Slow throughout
First slow then rapid then slow again
First rapid then slow
✅ The correct answer is option C.
4. Meristems are a group of cells that
Allow the surrounding region to divide
Provide nutrition
Help in movement
Retain the potential to divide
✅ The correct answer is option D.
5. Higher plants grow through
Growing points
The whole plant body is capable of growing
Only roots grow
None of these
✅ The correct answer is option A.
7. Apical meristems are located at
Tips of leaves
Tips of flowers
Tips of roots and stems
Tips of roots only
✅ The correct answer is option C.
8. Function of intercalary meristems is
Increase in length
Increase in diameter
Production of leaves and flowers
None of these
✅ The correct answer is option C.
9. Lateral meristems are present in
All plants
Gymnosperms and dicots
Monocots
In aquatic plants only
✅ The correct answer is option B.
10. Intercalary meristems are of
Permanent nature
Temporary nature
Some are permanent some temporary
None of these
✅ The correct answer is option B.