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Plant Kingdom NEET questions carry an integral part of the Biology section of the exam. This section carries approximately 45 per cent of the weightage in the NEET Biology question paper, and approximately 18 per cent weightage in the entire NEET question paper. Hence, students must focus on the Plant Kingdom MCQs for NEET to ensure a high score in the exam.
The syllabus of Plant Kingdom for NEET includes topics such as Plant Diversity, Plant Anatomy, Morphology of Flowering Plants, Plant Physiology, and Plant Reproduction, among others. The Plant Kingdom can be classified into eukaryotic, autotrophic, photosynthetic, and non-motile creatures. Moreover, there are five main plant groups, which are, Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, and Angiosperms.
Q: What is the total number of Biology questions in NEET?
There are a total of 100 questions in the Biology section of NEET. However, candidates will have to attempt 90 questions. The NEET Biology section is divided into two sections, Botany and Zoology. Each of these areas, Botany and Zoology are further divided into Section A and Section B. The Section A carries 35 questions and Section B carries 15 questions and candidates can attempt 10 questions out of 15 questions.
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Q: What is the total duration required to solve the NEET Biology section?
The total duration of the NEET exam is three hours and 20 minutes. Although there is no sectional time limit for NEET, to complete each section, a candidate gets an hour on an average. However, since the Biology section includes Botany and Zoology and the weightage is higher than the other two sections, candidates may decide to allot more time to the Biology section of NEET. While attempting the paper, candidates must ensure that they put equal weightage on all sections and their performance is not skewed. Apart from that, they should also keep at least 15 minutes time for revision to avoid any unnecessary mistake.
Upvote Q: What is the total marks of the NEET Biology section?
The total marks of the NEET Biology section is 360. As per the marking scheme of the NEET exam, each correct question carries four marks and there is a negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. Since the total number of questions to be attempted in the NEET Biology section is 90, the total marks is 360. The section-wise marking scheme of the NEET Biology section is given in the table below.
Sections | Total Marks |
Botany Section A | 140 |
Botany Section B | 40 |
Zoology Section A | 140 |
Zoology Section B | 40 |
Upvote Plant Kingdom NEET Questions – Topics Covered
The NEET 2024 syllabus has undergone major changes where several topics have been removed in each of the three subjects, including Biology, and some of the topics have been added as well. Here we bring the list of chapters and topics related to NEET questions on Plant Kingdom.
Unit 1: Diversity in Living World
Salient features and classification of plants into major groups-Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophyres, Gymnosperms (three to five salient and distinguishing featues and at least two examples of each category)
Unit 2: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
Morphology and modifications; Tissues; Anatomy and functions of different parts of flowering plants: Root, stem, leaf, inllorescence- cymose and recemose, flower' fruit and seed 1To be dealt along with the relevant practical of the Practical Syllabus) Family (malvaceae, Cruciferae, leguminoceae, compositae, graminae)'
Unit 4: Plant Physiology
- Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis as a means of Autotrophic nutrition; Site of photosynthesis take place; pigments involved in Photosynthesis (Elementary-.idea); Photochemical and biosynthetic phases of photosynthesis; Cyclic and non cyclic and photophosphorylation; Chemiosmotic hypothesis; photorespiration c3 and c4 pathways; Factors affecting photosynthesis.
- Respiration: Exchange gases; cellular respiration-glycolysis. fermentation (anaerobic), TCA cycle and electron transport system (aerobic); Energy relations- Number of ATP molecules generated; Amphibolic pathways; Respiratory quotient.
- Plant growth and development: Seed germination; phases of plant growth and plant growth rate; Conditions of growth; Differentiation, dedifferentiation and redifferentiation; Sequence of developmental process in a plant cell; Growth regulators auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, ethylene, ABA.
Unit 6: Reproduction
- Sexual reproduction in flowering plants: Flower structure; Development of male and female gametophytes; Pollination-types, agencies and examples; Outbreeding devices; Pollen-Pistil interaction; Double fertilization; Post fertilization events- Development of endosperm and embryo, Development of seed and formation of fruit; Special modes-apomixis, parthenocarpy, polyembryony; Significance of seed and fruit formation.
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Plant Kingdom NEET Questions, Answers and Solutions
Here we bring some of the past year's questions of Plant Kingdom MCQs for NEET.
Q: In tissue culture experiments, leaf mesophyll cells are put in a culture medium to form callus. This phenomenon may be called as (1) Senescence (2) Differentiation (3) Dedifferentiation (4) Development
A: The correct answer is Option 3 or Dedifferentiation.
In tissue culture experiments, leaf mesophyll cells are put in a culture medium to form callus. This phenomenon may be called as dedifferentiation. Dedifferentiation is a phenomenon by which the living differentiated plant cells, that by now have lost the capacity to divide can regain the capacity of division under certain conditions.
Q: Given below are two statements: Statement I: Endarch and exarch are the terms often used for describing the position of secondary xylem in the plant body. Statement II: Exarch condition is the most common feature of the root system. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: (1) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true (2) Both Statement I and Statement II are true (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are false (4) Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
A: The correct answer is Option 1.
Endarch and exarch are the terms often used for describing the position of primary xylem in the plant body. Primary xylem is of two types protoxylem and metaxylem. On the basis of relative position of protoxylem and metaxylem in the organ the arrangement of primary xylem can be endarch or exarch. Exarch type of primary xylem is seen in roots. Therefore, Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Q: Given below are two statements: One labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R: Assertion A: The first stage of gametophyte in the life cycle of moss is protonema stage. Reason R: Protonema develops directly from spores produced in capsule. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from options given below: (1) A is not correct but R is correct (2) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A (3) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (4) A is correct but R is not correct.
A: The correct answer is Option 2, or 'Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.'
The predominant stage of the life cycle of a moss is the gametophyte which consists of two stages. The first stage is the protonema stage, which develops directly from a spore. Capsule of the sporophyte contains spore which gives rise to protonema. Thus, reason correctly explains the assertion.
Q: Spraying of which of the following phytohormone on juvenile conifers helps hastening the maturity period, that leads early seed production? (1) Abscisic Acid (2) Indole-3-butyric Acid (3) Gibberellic Acid (4) Zeatin
A: The correct answer is Option 3 or Gibberellic Acid.
Spraying juvenile conifers with gibberellins (GAs) hastens the maturity period, thus leading to early seed production.
Q: Which micronutrient is required for splitting of water molecule during photosynthesis? (1) Copper (2) Manganese (3) Molybdenum (4) Magnesium
A: The correct answer is Option 2, Manganese.
Manganese plays a major role in the splitting of water to liberate oxygen during photosynthesis. Copper is essential for the overall metabolism in plants. Molybdenum is included in nitrogen metabolism. Magnesium activates several enzymes involved in photosynthesis and respiration.
Plant Kingdom NEET Questions PDF
This section brings the PDF file containing the past year's NEET questions on Plant Kingdom, along with the answer keys and solutions. Students preparing for next year's NEET must download and solve the same to prepare well for the Plant Kingdom section of the NEET Biology syllabus.
The Plant Kingdom NEET Questions PDF will be available soon.
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FAQs Regarding Plant Kingdom NEET Questions
This section brings the frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding Plant Kingdom NEET Questions.
Q: Has there been any change in the Plant Kingdom syllabus of NEET?
The NEET 2024 syllabus has undergone changes and a few topics have been removed from each subject, including Biology. The topic from the Plant Kingdom section, which is removed from the syllabus is Sacred Groves, from the Biodiversity & Conservation.
Upvote Q: What is the difficulty level of the Plant Kingdom chapter of NEET?
Based on previous years’ NEET analysis, the difficulty level of the Plant Kingdom questions ranged from easy to moderate. It is expected that it will be similar for the next NEET exam. However, difficulty level is a subjective factor. Candidates who are well prepared and have a strong in this section will find the Plant Kingdom questions to be easy. On the other hand, students who are weak in Plant Kingdom, or Biology subject, may find the questions to be on the tougher side.
Upvote Q: How much time is required to prepare for the Plant Kingdom chapter of NEET?
There is no specific number of hours or days which can be considered enough to prepare for the Plant Kingdom chapter of NEET. If you are weak in this area, you must dedicate at least two to three hours every day to prepare. Once you attain conceptual clarity and complete each of the chapters, you should move towards solving past years’ NEET question papers and sectional mock tests to prepare well for this section.
Upvote Q: What is the total number of questions in the NEET question paper from the Plant Kingdom section?
There is no fixed number of questions from the Plant Kingdom part in the NEET question paper. As per the last year’s NEET question paper analysis, there were around 14 per cent weightage in the question paper. The weightage is likely to remain the same in this year as well.
Upvote Q: How many topics are covered under Plant Kingdom section of NEET Biology questions?
There are several topics covered under the Plant Kingdom section of NEET Biology subject. Some of the prominent topics include Plant Physiology, Plant Reproduction, Plant Anatomy, Plant Diversity, Morphology of Flowering Plants, to name a few. Plant Kingdom is an integral part of the Botany subject, covered under the Biology section in NEET.
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