Botany MCQs for NEET — Practice Questions with Answers

NCERT page number-11; Taxonomical Aids

A herbarium is a collection of preserved plant specimens that serves as a reference system for taxonomic studies. It allows for quick identification and comparison of plant species.

NCERT page number-12; Botanical Garden

NCERT page number-12; Museum

In museums, plants are typically preserved as dried specimens or specimens stored in preservative solutions, not in live form. Other museum specimens like insects, birds, mammals, and animal specimens are preserved using appropriate methods.

Zoological parks primarily hold wild animals in an environment simulating their natural habitat. They do not typically keep pet animals under human care, as the purpose is to educate visitors about wild animals and their conservation.

NCERT page number-13; Key

A single key cannot work for each taxonomic category because keys are designed for specific taxonomic levels or groups. Different keys are required for different taxonomic categories, such as keys for families, genera, or species.

NCERT page nmber-14

The index of plant species in a particular area is studied through a 'Flora,' which is a systematic account of the plant species found in that region. Floras provide descriptions, identification keys, and other relevant information about the plants of a specific geographical area.