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Plant Tissues in Class 9 Science : Practice MCQ Questions & Answers with Explanations

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Class 9 ScienceMediumBiologyPlant TissuesEpidermis

1.

Which tissue prevents water loss from the plant surface?

A

Phloem

B

Xylem

C

Epidermis with cuticle

D

Collenchyma

Correct Answer:

C — Epidermis with cuticle

Explanation:

The epidermis with a waxy cuticle reduces water loss from plants.

Class 9 ScienceMediumBiologyPlant TissuesTransport Tissues

2.

What differentiates xylem and phloem?

A

Xylem transports food, phloem transports water

B

Xylem transports water, phloem transports food

C

Both transport water only

D

Both transport food only

Correct Answer:

B — Xylem transports water, phloem transports food

Explanation:

Xylem transports water and minerals, while phloem transports food.

Class 9 ScienceMediumBiologyPlant TissuesXylem

3.

Which of the following is a component of xylem?

A

Companion cells

B

Sieve tubes

C

Vessel elements

D

Guard cells

Correct Answer:

C — Vessel elements

Explanation:

Vessel elements are important conducting components of xylem.

Class 9 ScienceMediumBiologyPlant TissuesPhloem

4.

What is the function of phloem fibers?

A

Transport of food

B

Transport of water

C

Storage of food

D

Providing mechanical strength

Correct Answer:

D — Providing mechanical strength

Explanation:

Phloem fibers provide mechanical support and strength to plants.

Class 9 ScienceMediumScience BiologyPlant Tissues

5.

Which vascular tissue conducts water in plants?

A

Phloem

B

Collenchyma

C

Xylem

D

Parenchyma

Correct Answer:

C — Xylem

Explanation:

Xylem transports water and minerals from roots to other parts of the plant.

Class 9 ScienceMediumScience BiologyPlant Tissues

6.

What type of meristem is found at the tips of roots and shoots?

A

Permanent meristem

B

Apical meristem

C

Lateral meristem

D

Intercalary meristem

Correct Answer:

B — Apical meristem

Explanation:

Apical meristem is responsible for growth in length at root and shoot tips.

Class 9 ScienceMediumBiology TissuesPlant Tissues

7.

Which of the following is a dead tissue?

A

Parenchyma

B

Sclerenchyma

C

Collenchyma

D

Phloem

Correct Answer:

B — Sclerenchyma

Explanation:

Sclerenchyma consists of dead cells with thick lignified walls that provide support.

Class 9 ScienceMediumBiology TissuesPlant Tissues

8.

Which of the following is a characteristic of meristematic tissue?

A

Thick secondary walls

B

Large vacuoles

C

Actively dividing cells

D

Dead cells

Correct Answer:

C — Actively dividing cells

Explanation:

Meristematic tissues contain actively dividing cells responsible for plant growth.