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Botany MCQs
Practice Botany multiple-choice questions for NTA competitive exams. Each question includes the correct answer and a short explanation, and past-paper questions are marked so you can revise both repeated and fresh material in one place.
Phloem
Xylem
Cortex
Pith
ExplanationXylem tissue is specialized for the upward conduction of water and dissolved minerals in vascular plants.
Glucose
Oxygen and ATP/NADPH
Carbon dioxide
Starch
ExplanationThe light reactions split water to release oxygen and store energy in the form of ATP and NADPH for use in the Calvin cycle.
Phloem
Xylem
Cortex
Epidermis
ExplanationXylem is the specialized tissue responsible for the upward conduction of water and dissolved minerals from the roots.
Glucose production
ATP and NADPH
Carbon dioxide fixation
Starch accumulation
ExplanationLight-dependent reactions convert solar energy into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.
Mitochondria
Nucleus
Chloroplast
Ribosome
ExplanationChloroplasts contain chlorophyll, the pigment that captures light energy for photosynthesis.
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen
ExplanationPlants take in CO2 from the atmosphere to synthesize glucose through the Calvin cycle.
Auxin
Gibberellin
Ethylene
Cytokinin
ExplanationEthylene is a gaseous plant hormone that promotes fruit maturation and ripening.
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
Ribosome
Golgi apparatus
ExplanationMitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they perform aerobic respiration to produce ATP.
Xylem
Phloem
Epidermis
Cortex
ExplanationPhloem is the vascular tissue responsible for translocation of organic nutrients like sucrose.
G1 phase
S phase
G2 phase
M phase
ExplanationDNA synthesis or replication occurs during the 'S' (Synthesis) phase of interphase.
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Transpiration
Absorption
ExplanationTranspiration is the evaporative loss of water from the aerial parts of a plant, primarily through stomata.
Carotene
Chlorophyll
Xanthophyll
Anthocyanin
ExplanationChlorophyll is the primary pigment that absorbs light energy, primarily in the blue and red regions of the spectrum.
Stamen
Anther
Ovary
Petal
ExplanationThe male gametes travel to the ovary where they fertilize the ovule, which then develops into a seed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Botany MCQs free?
Yes. Every Botany MCQ on this page is free to practice, including the correct answer and explanation.
Do these include past-paper questions?
Yes — questions sourced from past papers are clearly marked with a "Past Paper" badge, alongside fresh practice questions.
Which exams do these Botany MCQs help with?
They are aimed at NTA and related Pakistani competitive exams that test Botany.
How should I practice subject-wise MCQs?
Attempt each question first, then reveal the answer and read the explanation. Short, focused sessions on one subject work better than long unstructured reading.