tissues mcqs 9th. cbse

Tissues Class 9 MCQs Questions with Answers

1.Which of the following tissues has dead cells?
(a) Parenchyma
(b) Sclerenchyma
(c) Collenchyma
(d) Epithelial tissue

2.Find out incorrect sentence.
(a) Parenchymatous tissues have intercellular spaces.
(b) Collenchymatous tissues are irregularly thickened at corners.
(c) Apical and intercalary meristems are permanent tissues.
(d) Meristematic tissues, in its early stage, lack vacuoles.

3.Girth of stem increases due to
(a) apical meristem
(b) lateral meristem
(c) intercalary meristem
(d) vertical meristem

4.Which cell does not have perforated cell wall?
(a) Tracheids
(b) Companion cells
(c) Sieve tubes
(d) Vessels

5.Intestine absorbs the digested food materials. What type of epithelial cells are responsible for that?
(a) Stratified squamous epithelium
(b) Columnar epithelium
(c) Spindle fibres
(d) Cuboidal epithelium

6.A person met with an accident in which two long bones of the hand were dislocated. Which among the following may be the possible reason?
(a) Tendon break
(b) Break of skeletal muscle
(c) Ligament break
(d) Areolar tissue break

7.While doing work and running, you move your organs Like hands, legs etc. Which among the following is correct?
(a) Smooth muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones.
(b) Smooth muscles contract and pull the tendons to move the bones.
(c) Skeletal muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones.
(d) Skeletal muscles contract and pull the tendon to move the bones.

8.Which muscles act involuntarily?
(i) Striated muscles
(ii) Smooth muscles
(iii) Cardiac muscles
(iv) Skeletal muscles
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iv)

9.Meristematic tissues in plants are
(a) localised and permanent
(b) not limited Lo certain regions
(c) localised and dividing cells
(d) growing in volume

10.Which is not a function of epidermis?
(a) Protection from adverse condition
(b) Gaseous exchange
(c) Conduction of water
D..flexibility

11.Select the incorrect sentence.
(a) Blood has a matrix containing proteins, salts and hormones
(b) Two bones are connected by ligament
(c) Tendons are non-fibrous tissue and fragile
(d) Cartilage is a form of connective tissue

12.Cartilage is not found in
(a) nose
(b) ear
(c) kidney
(d) larynx

13.Fats are stored in human body as
(a) Cuboidal epithelium
(b) Adipose tissue
(c) Bones
(d) Cartilage

14.Bone matrix is rich in
(a) Fluoride and calcium
(b) Calcium and phosphorus
(c) Calcium and potassium
(d) Phosphorus and potassium

15.Contractile proteins are found in
(a) bones
(b) blood
(c) muscles
(d) cartilage

16.Voluntary muscles are found in
(a) alimentary canal
(b) limbo
(c) iris of the eye
(d) bronchi of lungs

17.Nervous tissue is not found in
(a) brain
(b) spinal cord
(c) tendons
(d) nerves

18.Nerve cell does not contain
(a) axon
(b) nerve endings
(c) tendons
(d) dendrites

19.Which of the following helps in repair of tissue and fills up the space inside the organ?
(a) Tendon
(b) Adipose tissue
(c) Areolar
(d) Cartilage

20.The muscular tissue which function throughout life continuously without fatigue is
(a) skeletal muscle
(b) cardiac muscle
(c) smooth muscle
(d) voluntary muscle

21.Which of the following cells is found in the cartilaginous tissue of the body?
(a) Mast cells
(b) Basophils
(c) Osteocytes
(d) Chondrocytes

22.The dead element present in the phloem is
(a) companion cells
(b) phloem fibres
(c) phloem parenchyma
(d) sieve tubes

23.Which of the following does not lose their nucleus at maturity?
(a) Companion cells
(b) Red blood cells
(c) Vessel
(d) Sieve tube cells

24.In desert plants, rate of water loss gets reduced due to the presence of
(a) cuticle
(b) stomata
(c) lignin
(d) suberin

25.A long tree has several branches. The tissue that helps in the side ways conduction of water in the branches is
(a) collenchyma
(b) xylem parenchyma
(c) parenchyma
(d) xylem vessels

26.¡f the tip of sugar cane plant is removed from the field, even then it keeps on growing in length. It is due to the presence of
(a) cambium
(b) apical meristem
(c) lateral meristem
(d) intercalary meristem

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
(a) move downwards
(b) move upwards
(c) remain at the same position
(d) move sideways

28.Parenchyma cells are
(a) relatively unspecified and thin-walled
(b) thick walled and specialised
(c) lignified
(d) none of these

29.Flexibility in plants is due to
(a) collenchyma
(b) scierenchyma
(c) parenchyma
(d) chiorenchyma

30.Cork cells are made impervious to water and gases by the presence of
(a) cellulose
(b) lipids
(c) suberin
(d) lignin

31.Survival of plants in terrestrial environment has been made possible by the presence of
(a) intercalary meristem
(b) conducting tissue
(c) apical meristem
(d) parenchymatous tissue

32.Choose the wrong statement.
(a) The nature of matrix differs according to the function of the tissue
(b) Fats are stored below the skin and in between the internal organs
(c) Epithelial tissues have intercellular spaces between them
(d) Cells of striated muscles are multinucle ate and unbranched

33.The water conducting tissue generally present in gymnosperm is
(a) vessels
(b) sieve tube
(c) tracheids
(d) xylem fibres

34.. Apical meristem is present at the growing tips of stems and roots and increases the ……………. of the stem and the root.

35.. The ………….. meristem helps to increase the girth of the stem or root.

36. The process by which cells take up a permanent shape, size, and a function is called …………….

37.. Large air cavities present in parenchyma of aquatic plants give ……………. to the plants to help them float.

38.Collenchyma is a …………… tissue present in plants which provides flexibility in plants.

39.. The husk of a coconut is composed of …………… tissue.

40.. Two kidney-shaped cells called ……………… cells enclose the stomata.

41.Cells of cork are dead and have a chemical called ……………. in their walls that makes them impervious to gases and water.

42. The ……………. parenchyma stores food and helps in the sideways conduction of water.

43.An extracellular fibrous ……………. membrane separates all epithelium from the underlying tissue.

44. The oesophagus and the lining of the mouth are covered with ……………… epithelium.

45.. The …………….. epithelium is formed when the epithelial tissue folds inward and form a multicellular gland.

46.. Blood has a fluid (liquid) matrix called …………….. in which red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs) and are suspended.

47 . Bone cells are embedded in a hard matrix that is composed of …………….. and ……………. compounds.

48. Tendon is a connective tissue which connects …………….. to bones.

49.. Cartilage ……………. bone surfaces at joints and is also present in the nose, ear, trachea and larynx.

50. The connective tissue found between the skin and muscles, around blood vessels and nerves and in the bone marrow is called as ……………. tissue.

51.. The cells of ……………. muscular tissue are long, cylindrical, unbranched and multinucleate (having many nuclei).

52.Heart muscle cells are cylindrical, …………… and uninucleate.

53.. Each neuron has a single long part, called the ……………. and many short, branched parts called ………………

54.. Tissue is a group of similar kind of cells specialized to perform a particular function in the body. Therefore presence of tissues in a multicellular organism ensures:

(a) Faster development

(b) Division of labour

(c) Higher reproductive potential

(d) Body

55. Given below is a diagram showing the structure of a neuron
Write correct sequence of structures from top to bottom
(a) A – Nucleus; B – Cell body; C – Dendrite; D – Axon; E – Nerve ending.

(b) A – Nucleus; B – Dendrite; C – Cell body; D – Nerve ending; E – Axon.

(c)  A – Nucleus; B – Axon; C – Cell body; D – Dendrite; E –Nerve ending.

(d) A – Nucleus; B – Dendrite; C – Cell body; D – Axon; E – Nerve endin

56. Lysosome is a cytoplasmic organelle containingenzymesthat break down biological polymers.  Lysosomes function as the digestive system of the cell. It is also called the suicide bag of the cell because:

(a) It causes any cell to commit suicide

(b) Its enzymes digest the cell itself

(c) Its enzymes kill surrounding cells

(d) All of the above

57.. While doing work and running, you move your organs like hands, legs, etc. Which among the following is correct?

(a) Smooth muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones

(b) Smooth muscles contract and pull the tendons to move the bones

(c) Skeletal muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones

(d) Skeletal muscles contract and pull the tendon to move the bones

58. Cardiac muscleis one of the three major types of muscles, the others being skeletal and smooth muscles. It is found in the walls and histological foundation of the heart. Which one of the following statements is not related to the cardiac muscles?

(a) They muscles show rhythmic contraction and relaxation throughout life.

(b) They do not work according to our will, so they are called involuntary muscles.

(c) They are non-striated, multinucleated and branched muscles.

(d) The contraction and relaxation of the heart muscles help to pump and distribute blood to    different parts of the body.  

59.. In a test of biology a figure of smooth muscle labeled as A, B, C and D for different parts of the muscles. Four students P, Q, R and S in a way to attempt the question named the four parts as given below. But only one student could name all the four parts correctly.

Which of the following options is the answer written by that student?

(a) A – Intercalated disc; B – Sarcoplasm; C – Branched fibres; D – Nucleus

(b) A – Intercalated disc; B – Branched fibres; C – Sarcoplasm; D – Nucleus

(c) A – Branched fibres; B – Intercalated disc; C – Sarcoplasm; D – Nucleus

(d) A – Branched fibres; B – Sarcoplasm; C – Intercalated disc; D – Nucleus

60.. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

i. Parenchyma tissues have intercellular spaces.

ii. Collenchymatous tissues are irregularly thickened at corners.

iii. Apical and intercalary meristems are permanent tissues.

iv. Meristematic tissues, in its early stage, lack vacuoles.

            (a) (i) and (ii)

            (b) Only (iii)

            (c) (iii) and (iv)

            (d) Only (ii)

61. Xylemis the specializedtissue of the plants that transports water and nutrients from the soil to the upper parts like stems and leaves of plant and provides mechanical support to them. It is composed of four different types of the cells. Which of the following is not one a type of cell found in xylem tissues?

(a) Tracheids                                      

(b) Vessels

(c) Xylem parenchyma                       

(d) Sieve tubes

62.A person met with an accident in which two long bones of his hand were dislocated. Which among the following may be the possible reason for this?

(a) Tendon breaks

(b) Break of skeletal muscles tissue

(c) Ligament breaks

(d) Areoelar tissue breaks

63 Tiny pores are found on the surface of the leaves of plants. Which helps in exchange of gases are
A.lenticels
B.lungs
C.stomata
D.hydathade

64. Epithelial tissue always has an exposed outer surface and an inner surface anchored to connective tissue by a thin, non- cellular structure called the

(a) Nonstratified layer

(b) Stratified layer

(c) Basement membrane

(d) Fibroblast

65.. Meristemetic tissues are those which help in increasing the length and girth of the plan. Which of the following statements given below is correct about the meristematic tissue?

(a) It is made up of cells that are incapable of cell division

(b) It is made up of cells that are capable of cell division

(c) It is composed of single type of cells

(d) It is composed of more than one type of cells

66.Connective tissues are the tissues that help to bind or connect other tissues in the body. They have widely spaced cells embedded in a matrix having a variety of proteins, polysaccharides and mineral salts. Can you identify the connective tissues among the following?

i. Ligament

ii. Epithelium

iii. Tendon                              

iv. Blood

(a) Both (i) and (iii)

(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(c) (i), (iii) and (iv)

(d) All (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

67.. Simple epithelium is a tissue, which form the outer protective layer of the skin of the animal body, is composed of cells which are

(a) Hardened and provide support to organs

(b) Continuously diving to provide to form an organ

(c) Cemented directly to one another to form an irregular layer

(d) Loosely connected to one another to form an irregular layer

68. If the tip of the sugarcane plant is removed from the field, even then it keeps on growing in length. It is due to the presence of:

(a) Cambium

(b) Apical meristem

(c) Lateral meristem

(d) Intercalary meristem

69Lysosomes are called suicide bags because

A It causes the cell to break its cell-membrane, causing death

B.It kills the surrounding cells by releasing enzymes

C.The enzymes are capable of digesting cells

D.All of the above

E None of the above

70.One of the following is not true about Cardiac muscles

A They can be controlled

B.They lack mitochondria

C.Cells are bi-nucleate

D.Found outside the heart such as digestive tract

E .All of the above

71.________ is not found in xylem tissues.

A Sieve tubes

B.Xylem parenchyma

C.Tracheids

D.Vessels

E.None of the above

72.One of the following is not a function of the stomata

A.Directly participates in the process of photosynthesis

B.Helps with the exchange of gases

C Helps to create water pressure, forcing water upward

D.All of the above

E.None of the above

73.Which of the following statements are correct about meristematic tissues?

A.Composed of cells that are incapable of cell division

B.Composed of a single type of cell

C.It is composed of cells that are able to perform cell division

D.All the above

E.None of the above

74.Which of the following is connective tissue?

A Ligament

B.Tendon

C.Blood

D All of the above

E None of the above

75.__________ are cemented to one another, forming an irregular layer. These form the outer protective layer of the skin in an animal’s body.

A Connective tissue

B.Muscular tissues

C.Nervous tissues

D.Compound epithelium cells

E.None of the above

76.Rapid elongation of a bamboo stem is due to 

A.Lateral meristem

B.Intercalary meristem

C.Apical meristem

D.Cambium

E None of the above

77.The function of dismantling and recycling in a cell is undertaken by

A.Nucleus

B.Chromosomes

C.Lysosomes

D.Mitochondria

E.None of the above

78.The Nodes of Ranvier are found in:

ANerve cells

B.Heart cells

C.Liver cells

D All of the above

E.None of the above

79.) ………….is a single cell organism

a) Human being

b) Cactus

c) Amoeba

d) Rat

80) ……………… cell carry message in our body to brain and brain to body

a) Liver cell

b) Ovum

c) Nephron

d) Nerve cell

81.) In plants, ……………… tissues conduct food and water from one part of the plant to other parts

a) Transport

b) Circulatory

c) Vascular

d) None of them

82..) Cluster of cell called……………

a) Cells

b) Tissues

c) Organ

d) None of them

83..) Phloem and muscles are all example of ……………

a) Cells

b) Tissues

c) Organ

d) None of them

84.) Dividing tissues present in plant called……………….

a) Parenchyma tissue

b) Meristematic tissue

c) Cell

d) None of them

85..) ………………….. is present at the growing tips of stem and roots and increases its length

a) Parenchyma tissue

b) Meristematic tissue

c) Apical meristem

d) Roots

86.) …………………. Seen in some plants is located near the node

a) Apical meristem

b) Intercalary meristem

c) Paranchyama tissues

d) Roots

87.) Meristematic tissues having dense ……………………..

a) Cytoplasm

b) Root

c) Nucleus

d) Chromosomes

88.) Differentiation leads to the development of various types of …………………

a) Parenchyma tissue

b) Meristematic tissue

c) Permanent tissue

d) None of them

89.) ……………… tissues are loosely held and stores food in plant

a) Parenchyma tissue

b) Meristematic tissue

c) Permanent tissue

d) None of them

90.) In aquatic plants large air cavities are present in paranchyama, this called as………

a) Chlorenchyma

b) Aerenchyma

c) Sclerenchyma

d) Merstimatic tissue

91. Which tissue responsible makes plant hard and stiff

a) Chlorenchyma

b) Aerenchyma

c) Sclerenchyma

d) Merstimatic tissue

92 .) Sclerenchyma tissue are long, narrow and thickened due to……………

a) Stroma

b) Lignin

c) Thick walls

d) None of them

93.) Outermost layer of cells in plant called

a) Stroma

b) Lignin

c) Thick walls

d) Epidermis

94.) Most epidermal cells are …………….. shape

a) Narrow

b) Flattened

c) Long

d) Tall

95.) Small pores present epidermis of leaf called……………..

a) Stomata

b) Lignin

c) Thick walls

d) Epidermis

96.) Stomata are enclosed by two kidney shaped cells called ………………….

a) Nerve cell

b) Guard cell

c) Liver cell

d) Ovum

97.) Epidermis with thick waxy coating of cut in on its outer surface were found in

a) Aquatic plants

b) Desert plants

c) Terrestrial plants

d) Pine trees

98.) Cork is compactly arranged without intercellular spaces with special type of substance called………..

a) Stroma

b) Lignin

c) Thick walls

d) Suberin

99.) Phloem is ……………….. tissue

a) Simple

b) Complex

c) Reverse

d) None of them

100.) Heart can contract and relax by ……………… movement

a) Muscular

b) Fibres

c) Both a and b

d) None of them

101) Blood is type of ………………… tissue

a) Paranchyma

b) Sclerenchyma

c) Transporting

d) Connective

102.) Muscle form from……………… tissue

a) Contracting

b) Relaxing

c) Connective

d) Muscular

103.) …………………. Tissues having small amount of cementing material between intercellular spaces in animal tissue

a) Epithelial

b) Sclerenchyma

c) Transporting

d) Connective

104) Simple flat kind of epithelium called…………….

a) Simple epithelium

b) Squamous epithelium

c) Sponge epithelium

d) All of the above

105. Oesophagus, lining of mouth are covered with…………

a) Simple epithelium

b) Squamous epithelium

c) Sponge epithelium

d) All of the above

106.) Hair like projection present in respiratory tract known as

a) Stroma

b) Lignin

c) Cilia

d) Hairs

107.) ………………………. Forms the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands which provides mechanical support

a) Simple epithelium

b) Squamous epithelium

c) Sponge epithelium

d) Cuboidal epithelium

108.) If the epithelial tissue folds inward that time………………. Is formed

a) Gland

b) Simple gland

c) Multicellular gland

d) None of them

109.) ……………….. can secrete substances at the epithelial surface which we called glandular epithelium

a) Bile juices

b) Gland cells

c) Liver cells

d) Nerve cells

110) It is not type of connective tissue

a) Compact bone

b) Adipose tissue

c) Areolar tissue

d) Squamous tissue

111.) It is type of connective tissue

a) Skin

b) Respiratory system

c) RBC

d) None of them

112.) Blood is a fluid matrix called…………….

a) Stroma

b) Lignin

c) Cilia

d) Plasma

113.) It is not suspended on plasma

a) RBC

b) WBC

c) Nephrons

d) Platelets

114) Full form of WBCs

a) White blood cilia

b) White bone cell

c) White bone cilia

d) White blood cells

115) …………….Is a connective tissue which form a framework and supports the body

a) WBC

b) RBC

c) Skin

d) Bone

116) Bone cells embedded in hard matrix which composed by two elements

a) Calcium, Phosphorus

b) Calcium, carbon

c) Boron, Carbon

d) None of them

117) Two bones connected by special type of connective tissue called as……….

a) Chemical

b) WBC

c) RBC

d) Ligament

118.) …………………… connects muscles to bones

a) WBC

b) RBC

c) Ligament

d) Tendons

119 ……………………. Is smoothens bone surfaces at joints.

a) RBC

b) Ligament

c) Tendons

d) Cartilage

120) Cartilage matrix is composed of proteins and …………………

a) Carbohydrate

b) Sugar

c) Amino acids

d) None of them

121.) ………………….. tissue is found between skin and muscles, around blood vessels and bone marrow

a) Blood

b) Cartilage

c) Areolar

d) Tendons

122) …………………. are store in adipose tissue

a) Sugar

b) Fats

c) Oils

d) Carbohydrates

123. Fats are store in ………………………

a) Connective tissue

b) Sclerenchyma

c) Adipose tissue

d) Cartilage

124) Adipose tissue is found below the………….. and between …………………

a) Heart, lungs

b) Skin, internal organs

c) Brain, kidneys

d) Hairs, eyes

125.) Cells of the adipose tissue filled with…………..

a) Water

b) Fat globular

c) Gluten

d) Blood

126) Storage of fats behaves as a………………

a) Conductor

b) Semiconductor

c) Insulator

d) None of them

127) Elongated cells present in muscular tissue called…………….

a) Muscle thread

b) Muscle fibers

c) Muscle tissue

d) Muscle connection

128. Muscle contain special type of protein called as…………….

a) Carbohydrate

b) Glucose

c) Contractile protein

d) Salivary glands

129) …………………….. is responsible for contraction and relaxation of muscles

a) Contractile

b) Starch

c) Galactose

d) None of them

130) Muscles present in our limb called…………..

a) Voluntary muscles

b) Involuntary muscles

c) Contractile

d) None of them

131. ………………….. muscles are attached to bone and helps in body movement

a) Voluntary muscles

b) Involuntary muscles

c) Contractile

d) Skeletal

132.) Contraction and relaxation of blood is ………………… movement

a) Voluntary

b) Involuntary

c) Contractile

d) Skeletal

133) Brain, spinal cord and nerves are made up of…………………… tissue

a) Adipose

b) Cartilage

c) Blood

d) Nervous

134) Neuron has single long part called……………

a) Exon

b) Axon

c) Dendrite

d) Tail

135) Branched type structure present in nerve cells

a) Exon

b) Axon

c) Tail

d) Dendrite


136.) The signal that passes along the nerve fiber is called………….

a) Nerve chemical

b) Nerve impulse

c) Nerve message

d) None of them

137.  The cells of cork are dead and have a chemical in their walls that makes them impervious to gases and water. The chemical is
  (a)  lignin

(b)  suberin

(c)  cutin

(d)  wax

138. The flexibility in plants is due to a tissue called

 (a)  chlorenchyma

(b)  parenchyma

(c)  sclerenchyma

(d)  collenchyma

139. The tissue present in the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands is

  (a)  squamous epithelium tissue

(b)  glandular epithelium tissue

 (c)  cuboidal epithelium tissue

(d)  columar epithelium tissue

140.The connective tissue that connects muscle to bone is called

  (a)  ligament

(b)  tendon

(c)  nervous tissue

(d)  all of the above

141.The tissue that helps in the movement of our body are

  (a)  musclar tissue

(b)  skeletal tissue

(c)  nervous tissue

(d)  all of the above

142. Sieve tubes and companion cells are present in
  (a)  xylem

(b)  phloem

(c)  cork

(d)  cambium

143. The size of the stem increases in the width due to

 (a)  apical meristem

(b)  intercalary meristem

  (c)  primary meristem

(d)  lateral meristem

144.Cartilage and bone are types of

 (a)  muscular tissue

(b)  connective tissue

(c)  meristematic tissue

(d)  epithelial tissue

145.  Xylem and phloem are examples of

   (a)  epidermal tissue

(b)  simple tissue

(c)  protective tissue

(d)  complex tissue

146.  A tissue whose cells are capable of dividing and re-dividing is called

 (a)  complex tissue

(b)  connective tissue

(c)  permanent tissue

(d)  meristematic tissue

147.Assertion : Parenchyma cells help in storage of food.
Reason : Parenchyma cells are the main seats of photosynthesis.

148.Assertion : Vascular or conductive tissue is a distinctive feature of complex plants.
Reason : Vascular tissue has made survival of complex plants possible in terrestrial environment.

149. Assertion : The inner lining of intestine has tall epithelial cells.
Reason : Columnar epithelium facilitates absorption and secretion.

150. Assertion : Permanent tissue is composed of mature cells.
Reason : Meristematic tissue is a group of actively dividing cells.

151. Assertion : Most of plant tissues are dead.
Reason : Due to sedentary existence of plants, dead cells provide mechanical strength more easily than live ones and need less maintenance.


152.. Assertion : Ciliated epithelium helps in movement of particles.
Reason : Cilia help in movement.


153.. Assertion : Meristematic tissues constitute the major portion of the plant body.
Reason : Meristematic tissues consist of differentiated cells.

154.Assertion : Surface of skin is impervious to water.
Reason : Surface of skin is covered by stratified cuboidal epithelium.

155.Assertion : Lateral meristems add thickness of plants.
Reason : Lateral meristems divide only in one plane.

156. Assertion : Vessel and sieve tube both are meant for transport purposes.
Reason : Vessels are lignified.


157.Assertion:The movement of alimentary canal, iris of the eye and bronchi of lungs are not under our will.
Reason:Involuntary muscles are controlled without engaging our conscious.

158.Assertion:Skeletal muscles are also known as Striated muscles
.Reason:Under microscope, skeletal muscles show alternate light and dark 

159.Meristematic tissues in plans are

(1) localised and permanent

(2) not limited to certain regions

(3) localised and dividing cells

(4) growing in volume


160.Parenchyma cells are

(1) relatively unspecified and thin-walled

(2) thick-walled and specialised

(3) lignified

(4) None of the above


161.Flexibility in plants is due to

(1) collenchyma

(2) sclerenchyma

(3) parenchyma

(4) Chlorenchyma


162.Which of the following is true?

(1) Vessels are multicellular tube-like structure with wide lumen

(2) Tracheids are multicellular tube-like structure with wide narrow lumen

(3) Vessels are unicellular tube-like structure with wide lumen

(4) Tracheids are unicellular tube-like structure with wide lumen

163.A long tree has several branches. The tissue that help in the sideways conduction of water in the branches is

(1) Collenchyma

(2) xylem parenchyma

(3) parenchyma

(4) xylem vessels


164.Choose the wrong statement

(1) The nature of matrix differs according to the function of the tissue.

(2) Fats are stored below the skin and in between the internal organs

(3) Epithelial tissues have intercellular spaces between them

(4) Cells of striated muscles are multinucleate and unbranched


165.Lining of kidney tubules is made up of 

(1) Stratified columnar epithelium

(2) Simple cuboidal epithelium

(3) stratified squamous epithelium

(4) Simple columnar epithelium


166.Choose the correctly matched pair.

(1) Inner lining of salivary ducts - Ciliated epithelium

(2) Moist surface of buccal cavity - Glandular epithelium

(3) Tubular parts of nephrons - Cuboidal epithelium

(4) Inner surface of bronchioles - squamous epithelium


167.Connective tissue is 

(1) ectodermal in origin with intercellular spaces

(2) ectodermal in origin without intercellular spaces

(3) mesodermal in origin without intercellular spaces

(4) mesodermal in origin with intercellular spaces


168Which of the following helps in repair of tissue and fills up the space inside the organs?

(1) Tendon

(2) Adipose tissue

(3) Areolar

(4) Cartilage


169.While doing work and running, you move your organs like hands, legs, etc. Which among the following is correct?

(1) Smooth muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones

(2) Smooth muscles contract and pull the tendons to move the bones

(3) Skeletal muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones

(4) Skeletal muscles contract and pull the tendon to move the bones

170.Select the incorrect sentence

(1) Blood has matrix containing proteins, salts and hormones

(2) Two bones are connected with ligament

(3) Tendons are non-fibrous tissue and fragile

(4) Cartilage is a form of connective tissue


171.Assertion Lateral meristems are present along the side of various organs in plants.

Reason These help in the healing of wounds in plants.


172.Assertion Cork is a protective tissue present in plants.

Reason It aids in protection against water loss, mechanical injury and microbial infestation


173.Assertion Blood is a fluid connective tissue.

Reason It is a motile connecting tissue which connects all the tissues, organs with each other.


174 Assertion Alimentary canal, iris of the eye and bronchi of lungs, the movements of these organs are not under our will.

Reason These are voluntary muscles.

175.Assertion Axon and dendrites are special feature of neurons.

Reason They help in the rapid conduction of nerve impulses

176.All phloem cells are living except

(1) phloem fibres

(2) companion cells

(3) sieve tubes

(4) phloem parenchyma

177.Which of the following is not a part of epidermal tissue system?

(1) Companion cells

(2) Guard cells

(3) Root hairs

(4) Subsidiary cells


178.Find out correct sentence

(1) Parenchymatous tissues have not intercellular spaces

(2) Collenchymatous tissues are irregularly thickened at corners

(3) Apical and intercalary meristems are permanent tissues

(4) All are correct statement

179.The striated appearance of a myofibril is due to the distribution pattern of

(1) meromyosin

(2) actin and myosin

(3) sarcoplasmic reticulum

(4) troponin and fascicles

180.Intestine absorbs the digested food materials. What type of epithelial cells are responsible for that?

(1) Stratified squamous epithelium

(2) Columnar epithelium

(3) Spindle fibres

(4) Cuboidal epithelium

181.Assertion Apical meristem is present at shoot and root tips.

Reason It helps in the longitudinal growth of plants

182 Assertion Water hyacinth can float on water surface.

Reason Aerenchyma tissue is present in water hyacinth.

183.Assertion Heart can pump blood throughout the body.
Reason It is made up of cardiac muscles.

184.Assertion: A simple tissue is made of only one type of cells.
Reason: Various simple tissues in plants areparenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma

185.Assertion. Collenchyma is thick walled tissue.
Reason. Collenchyma is thickened due to

186.Choose The Wrong Statement:

[A]. The nature of matrix differs according to the function of the tissue

[B]. Fats are stored below the skin and in between the internal organs

[C]. Epithelial tissues have intercellular spaces between them

[D]. Cells of striated muscles are multinucleate and unbranched

187.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

[A]. Cambium

[B]. Apical meristem

[C]. Lateral meristem

[D]. Intercalary meristem

188.Which Of The Following Cells Is Found In The Cartilaginous Tissue Of The Body?

[A]. Mast cells

[B]. Basophils

[C]. Osteocytes

[D]. Chondrocytes

189.Which Of The Following Helps In Repair Of Tissue And Fills Up The Space Inside The Organ?

[A]. Tendon

[B]. Adipose tissue

[C]. Areolar

[D]. Cartilage


190.Bone Matrix Is Rich In

[A]. Fluoride and calcium

[B]. Calcium and phosphorus

[C]. Calcium and potassium

[D]. Phosphorus and potassium


191.Meristematic Tissues In Plants Are

[A]. Localized and permanent

[B]. Not limited to certain regions

[C]. Localized and dividing cells

[D]. Growing in volume


192.While Doing Work And Running, You Move Your Organs Like Hands, Legs Etc. Which Among The Following Is Correct?

[A]. Smooth muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones

[B]. Smooth muscles contract and pull the tendons to move the bones

[C]. Skeletal muscles contract and pull the ligament to move the bones

[D]. Skeletal muscles contract and pull the tendon to move the bones

193.Which tissue is present in the soft part of the plant like cortex and pith?
a. Parenchyma b. Collenchyma c. Sclerenchyma d. Complex tissue


194. The tissue which provides flexibility to plants is
a. parenchyma b. sclerenchyma c. phloem d. collenchyma.

195.. Tissue present in the iris of eye is
a. striated muscular tissue b. cuboidal epithelium c. smooth muscular tissue d. columnar epithelium.

196. Tissue present in the kidney tubule is
a. simple squamous epithelium b. cuboidal epithelium
c. columnar epithelium d. stratified squamous epithelium.

197. Which of the following is not a function of epidermis?
a. It protects the plants from parasitic invasion b. It helps the roots to absorb water and nutrients
c. It regulates gaseous exchange d. It allows water loss

198. Choose the incorrect statement about plant tissue.
a. Intercellular spaces are present in parenchyma tissue
b. Irregular thickening at corners are found in collenchyma tissue
c. Sclerenchyma tissue has uniform thickening of suberin
d. Meristematic tissue has large prominent vacuole

199. Ciliated epithelium is present in
a. kidney tubules and salivary ducts b. trachea and Oviduct
c. intestine and stomach d. skin and blood capillaries.

200. Tendons and ligaments are types of
a. epithelial tissue b. muscular tissue c. connective tissue d. nervous tissue.

201. Which of the following is incorrect about areolar tissue?
a. It helps in repair of tissues b. It supports internal organs
c. It stores fat d. Is found around blood vessels and nerves

202.. The matrix of cartilage is composed of
a. calcium and phosphorus compounds b. sugars and proteins
c. sugars and lipids d. lipids and proteins.

203. Which of the following statements are not true regarding muscular tissues?
i. Striated muscles are multinucleated and branched
ii. Smooth muscles are uninucleated and spindle shaped
iii. Cardiac muscles are uninucleated and branched
iv. Striations are present in cardiac muscles
a. i. and iv.
b. only i.
c. only iv.
d. iii. and iv.

204. Tissue found in hard covering of seeds and nuts is
a. parenchyma b. collenchyma c. sclerenchyma d. lateral meristem.

205. Which of the following is a dead phloem element?
a. Sieve tube b. Companion cell c. Phloem parenchyma d. Phloem fibre

206. Bone is made up of cells which are known as
a. chondroctyes b. canaliculus c. osteocyte d. Harvesian canal.

207. Lymph differ from blood in possessing
a. only WBCs b. more WBCs and fewer RBCs
c. more RBCs and fewer WBCs d. only RBCs.

208. Blood is a type of
a. epithelial tissue b. connective tissue c. nervous tissue d. muscular tissue.

209. Xylem and phloem are
a. complex permanent tissues b. conducting tissues
c. vascular tissues d. all these.

210. The process by which meristematic tissue lose their ability to divide and is converted to permanent tissue is
a. cell elongation b. cell division c. differentiation d. dedifferentiation.

211. Which of the following statements are true about adipose tissue?
i. It stores fat
ii. It helps in repair of tissues
iii. It is located below the skin
iv. It act as supporting and packaging tissue
a. i. and ii.
b. i. and iii.
c. ii. and iii.
d. only i.

212. Extracellular fibrous matrix which separates epithelial tissue from underlying tissue is
a. connective tissue b. collagen fiber c. basement membrane d. intercalated disc.

213. Tissue present in alveoli of lungs, is
a. connective tissue b. simple squamous epithelium
c. stratified squamous epithelium d. muscular tissue.

214. Zig-zag thickening in cardiac muscle is
a. sarcolemma b. sarcoplasmic reticulum c. intercalated disc d. chondrocyte.

215. Guard cell and stomata are found in
a. epidermis of the leaf b. cortex of the leaf
c. vascular bundle of the leaf d. none of these
.
216. Which one of the following is incorrect regarding cork?
a. Cork has thickening of lignin
b. Cork is formed as a result of secondary growth in plants
c. Cork is thick and impervious to gases
d. Cork is made of dead cells

217. Long, tail like, cylindrical process of nerve cell is
a. dendrite b. axon c. cell body d. nerve ending.

218. Muscles involved in the movement of legs are
a. striated muscles b. smooth muscles c. cardiac muscles d. involuntary muscles.

219. Electrical signal that transmits along a neuron is called
a. nerve impulse b. stimulus c. synapse d. neurotransmitter.

220. Which of the following statements are not true regarding epithelial tissue?
i. Cells are loosely packed
ii. These are protective and covering tissue
iii. Skin is composed of simple squamous epithelium
iv. Cuboidal epithelium provides mechanical support
a. i. and iv.
b. i. and iii.
c. i. and ii.
d. only i.

221.The tissues given below are called as:
(a) meristematic tissues (b) permanent tissues
(c) complex tissues (d) all of these

222. Read the given statements and select the correct ones.
1. There is no demarcation of dividing and non-
dividing regions in animals.
2. Animals consume less energy as compared to
plants.
3. Most of the tissues that plants contain are living.
4. Structural organization of organs and organ
systems are more specialized animals than even in  very complex plants.

223.. Growth of animals is indefinite.
(a) 2, 3 and 5 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4 (d) 1 and 5

224. Select the longest animal cell among following.
(a) Nerve cell (b) Muscle cell
(c) Liver cell (d) Goblet cell

225. Given are some differences between the tissues of
plants and animals. Which of these are incorrect
differences?
Plant tissue Animal tissue
1. Tissue of plants are
made up of lignified
and dead cells.
Tissues in animals
are made up of living
cells.
2. The structural
organization of plants
is more complicated
than that of animals.
Structural
organization of
animals is not
complex.
3. Growth in plants is
definite.
Growth in animals is
indefinite.
4. There are dividing
and non-dividing
tissues in plants at
specific regions.
They do not possess
specific regions of
dividing and non-
dividing tissues.
(a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3

226. Parenchyma cells containing air cavities are called
(a) aerenchyma (b) sclerenchyma
(c) chlorenchyma (d) prosenchyma

227. Find the living cells that provides mechanical strength
to the plant.
(a) Parenchyma (b) Collenchyma
(c) Sclerenchyma (d) Sclerotic cells

228.Which of these types of cells is most likely to divide?
(a) Epidermis (b) Parenchyma
(c) Meristem (d) Xylem

229.. What is chlorenchyma?
(a) It is a simple permanent tissue
(b) It is a parenchymatic tissue of green leaves and
stems
(c) It is a photosynthetic in nature
(d) All of the abov

230  Tracheids, vessels, wood fibres and parenchymatous
tissues are found in
(a) xylem (b) cambium
(c) cortex (d) phloem

231. Identify the features of striated muscles.
(a) Cylindrical, striped, skeletal and voluntary
(b) Spindle, unbranched and uninucleated
(c) Cylindrical, unstriped and without nucleus
(d) Cylindrical, striped and branched

232.. Cardiac muscles are
(a) smooth, spindle shaped and involuntary
(b) striated, syncytial and involuntary
(c) striated, syncytial and voluntary
(d) striated, cross-connected and involuntary

2233.There are specific regions of plant body that constantly
remain in the state of division. What are they?
(a) Perisperm (b) Endosperm
(c) Meristem (d) Stele

234.Muscles, which are immune to fatigue are
(a) unstriped muscles (b) cardiac muscles
(c) jaw muscles (d) skeleton muscles

235. Which of the following helps in increasing the width
and the girth of the plants?
(a) Apical meristem (b) Lateral meristem
(c) Intercalary (d) Permanent tissue

236. Which of these features is associated with plasma
membrane?
(a) Permeable (b) Impermeable
(c) Selectively permeable (d) Both (a) and (b)

237.. Which of the following meristems helps to increase
girth of the stem?
(a) Apical meristem (b) Lateral meristem
(c) Intercalary meristem (d) Vertical meristem

238. Read the given statements.
1. Many nerve cells bound together by connective
tissue make up a nerve.
2. Areolar connective tissue fills the space inside the
organs and helps in repair of tissues.
3. Glandular epithelium is formed by infolding of
epithelial tissue.
4. Smooth muscle fibres show characteristic of both
striated and unstriated muscles.
5. Skin epithelial cells are extremely thin and flat
through which absorption and secretion occur.
Select the incorrect statements.
(a) 4 and 5 (b) 1, 3 and 5
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2, 3 and 4

239. Identify the tissue that is present in leaf stalks below
the epidermis.
(a) Collenchyma (b) Sclerenchyma
(c) Parenchyma (d) Xylem

240.. A person met with an accident in which two long bones
of hand were dislocated. Which among the following
may be the possible reason?
(a) Tendon break (b) Cartilage
(c) Ligament break (d) Areolar tissue break

241.Identify simple tissues.
(a) Parenchyma, xylem and collenchyma
(b) Parenchyma, collenchyma and sclerenchyma
(c) Parenchyma, xylem anjd sclerenchyma
(d) Parenchyma, xylem and phloem

242. Which of the following tissues provides flexibility and
mechanical support to the plant organs?
(a) Collenchyma (b) Sclerenchyma
(c) Parenchyma (d) Chlorenchyma.

243.. A waxy, water resistant layer is observed in the  xerophytic plants. What is the layer called as?
(a) Endodermis (b) Cortex
(c) Phloem (d) Epidermis

244. Which component of sclerencymal tissues harden and
thicken their secondary walls?
(a) Suberin (b) Calcium
(c) Lignin (d) Magnesium

245. Inner surface of fallopian tubes, bronchi and
bronchioles are lined by epithelial cells. Find the type
of epithelia which lines them.
(a) Squamous epithelium (b) Ciliated epithelium
(c) Columnar (d) Cubical epithelium

246.. Cell walls of sclerenchyma are rich in
(a) cellulose (b) pectin
(c) lignin (d) hemicellulose

247. Select the tissue which has a storage function.
(a) Sclerenchyma (b) Collenchyma
(c) Xylem (d) Parenchyma

248. Which gives tensile strength and hardness to the
bone?
(a) Collagen (b) Calcium phosphate
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Proteins

249. Identify X and Y in the given flow chart.
(a) X-Erythrocytes, Y-Leucocytes
(b) X-Granulocytes, Y-Granulophils
(c) X-Granulocytes, Y-Agranuloc
(d) X-Agranulophils, Y-Granulocytes

250. What do you think is a common feature of the
following tissues?
i. Blood
ii. Phloem
iii. Muscles
(a) All are tissues (b) All are organs
(c) All are cells (d) All are organ systems

251.Which fibrous tissue connects bone with to each other?
(a) Connective tissue (b) Tendon
(c) Ligament (d) Adipose tissue

252.n triceps nd biceps are examples of
(a) voluntary muscles
(b) involuntary muscles
(c) sphincter muscles
(d) smooth musclep

253 The muscle fibre shown in the diagram is:
(a) involuntary
(b) voluntary
(c) voluntary and involuntary
(d) none of thes

.254.. Which of the following is not the characteristic of
smooth muscles?
(a) These muscles are found in limbs.
(b) These muscles do not show striations.
(c) The muscle fibres are spindle-shaped tapering and
uninucleate.
(d) These muscles are involuntary.

255. The husk of coconut is made up of
(a) collenchyma tissue (b) parenchyma tissue
(c) aerenchyma tissue (d) sclerenchyma tissue


256 Meristematic tissue is found in the growing tips of ....... and .........

257.......... muscles are present in Iris of the eye, in uterus and bronchi of lungs.


258. A group of cells alike in form, function and origin are called ..........

259. Muscles present in our limbs are .......... muscles.

260 Xylem conducts .......... and minerals from the root to the apical aparts of the plant.

261. During shivering muscles contract and relax producing large amount of ..........

262. Muscles contain special protein called .......... proteins  which contract and relax to cause movement.

263. Meristematic tissue is made of cells that are capable of ..........


264. In eucalyptus plant xylem carries water to a height  of ..........metres

265.Xylem contains .......... , vessels, fibres and xylem  parenchyma.


266. Phloem contains sieve cells, sieve tubes, .......... , fibres
and parenchyma

267.Vascular tissues are xylem and .........

268. Ground tissues are parenchyma, .......... and
sclerenchyma.

269. Muscular tissue consists of small rounded cells.

270. A large central vacuole is present in permanent tissues.

271. Cork cells have suberin deposits.

272.. Collenchyma tissue is a strong, flexible, living mechanical tissue.

273. The cytoplasm of a muscle cell is called sarcoplasm.

274.. Tendons connect muscles to bones.

275.. Cardiac muscles are a type of muscular tissue.

276. Connective tissue is composed of cells and fibres.

277.. Nerve cells join together to form nerve fibres.

278. The main function of xylem is to conduct food  material.

279.. A neuron consists of three parts.

280.Permanent tissues forms the bulk of the plant body.

281.. Involuntary muscles are found in the stomach wall.
Ans : True

282.. Ligament consists of white fibres.

283.. Nerve cells are also called dendrons.

284.Sensory epithelium is found in nasal passages and  retina of eyes.


285.. Connective tissue is composed of cells and fibres.

286. Squamous epithelial cells are thin, flattened and fitted  like tiles in a floor.

287. Epithelium is a covering tissue, lining the cavities in the body viscera.


288. Tissues are made up of similar cells which have similar  functions.

289. Assertion : Parenchyma cells help in storage of food.
Reason : Parenchyma cells are the main seats of
photosynthesis.

290. Assertion : Vascular or conductive tissue is a distinctive  feature of complex plants.
Reason : Vascular tissue has made survival of complex plants possible in terrestrial environment.

291. Assertion : The inner lining of intestine has tall  epithelial cells.
Reason : Columnar epithelium facilitates absorption  and secretion.


292.Assertion : Permanent tissue is composed of mature  cells.
Reason : Meristematic tissue is a group o actively dividing cells.

293. Assertion : Most of plant tissues are dead.

Reason : Due to sedentary existence of plants, dead


294 Assertion : Ciliated epithelium helps in movement of particles.
Reason : Cilia help in movement.

295. Assertion : Meristematic tissues constitute the major  portion of the plant body.
Reason : Meristematic tissues consist of differentiated  cells.


296.Assertion : Surface of skin is impervious to water.
Reason : Surface of skin is covered by stratified
cuboidal epithelium.

297.. Assertion : Lateral meristems add thickness of plants.
Reason : Lateral meristems divide only in one plane.

298. The tissue responsible for transformation of stem of a plant into trunk when it grows into a tree?
a. Apical meristem b. Intercalary meristem c. Cambium d. Parenchyma

299. Water hyacinth floats on water surface due to
a. collenchyma b. aerenchyma c. chlorenchyma d. sclrenchyma

300.the longest nerve in human beings is

A.optic nerve

B.auditory nerve

C.vagus nerve

D.

Answers
1b 2c 3b 4b 5b 6c 7d 8b 9c 10c
11c 12c 13b 14b 15c 16b 17c 18c 19c 20b
21d 22b 23a 24a 25d 26d 27c 28a 29a 30c
31b 32c 33c 34length35 lateral 36
37 38  39sclenrenchyma 40guard
41suberin 42xylem 43 basement membrane
44squamous 45glandulqr 46plasma and Platelets 47calcium and phosphate
48muscles 49 50 alveolar 51striated 52branched
53axion dendrites 54b 55d 56b 57d 58c 59b 60c
61d 62c 63c 64c 65b 66c 67c 68d 69d 70e
71a 72a 73c 74d 75d 76b 77c 78a 79c 80d
81c 82b 83b 84b 85c 86b 87a 88c 89c 90b
91c 92b 93d 94b 95a 96b 97b 98d 99b 100a
101d 102d 103a 104b 105b 106 c 107d 108c
109b 110d 111c 112d 113c 114d 115d
116b 117d 118d 119d 120b 121c 122b
123c 124b 125b 126c 127b 128c 129a
130a 131d 132b 133d 134b 135d 136b
137b 138 139b 140b 141 142b 143b 144b
145d 146d 147b 148b 149a 150b 151a 152 a
153d 154c 155a 156b 157a 158a 159

223c 224a 225b 226a 227b 228c 229d
230a 231a 232d 233c 234b 235b 236c 237b 238a 239a 240c 241b 242a 243d 244c 245b
246c 247d 248c 249c 250a 251c 252a 253b 254a 255d
256 rootstem
257smoith and involuntary
258tissue 259skeletal and voluntary
260water 261heat 262actin and myosin
263cell division 264 200 265tracheids
266 companion 267phloem 268collnechyma
269false 270 true
271tc272t 263t 274t 275t 276t 277t 278f 279t
280t 281t 282f 283f 284f 285t 286t 287t 288t 289 290
294a 295e 2i6c 297a 298