Match the plant with its modification:
Column-I Column-II
A. Bougainvillea   I. Leaf tendril

B. Cucurbita  II. Stem tendril

C. Opuntia III. Phylloclade
D. Pisum sativum  IV. Thorn
1. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
2. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
3. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
4. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Subtopic:  Modification of Leaf |  Modifications of Stem |
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Tendril of watermelon and tendril of pea are the modifications of A and B respectively. 
Choose the correct option to fill (A) and (B) 
A B
1. Stem Leaf
2. Leaf Axillary bud
3. Apical bud Stem
4. Leaf Stem
Subtopic:  Modification of Leaf |  Modifications of Stem |
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The fleshy leaves of plants like onion and garlic are modified to perform:
1. Food storage
2. Respiration
3. Climbing
4. Protection from herbivores
Subtopic:  Modification of Leaf |
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Pitcher plants have

1. Modified stem
2. Modified leaf
3. Modified stipule
4. Modified roots
Subtopic:  Modification of Leaf |
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The incorrect statement is:
1. In pinnately compound leaf, rachis is present
2. Rachis, actually represents the mid-rib of the leaf in a pinnately compound leaf
3. In palmately compound leaf, rachis is present
4. Silk cotton has a palmately compound leaf
Subtopic:  Morphology of Leaf | Modification of Leaf |
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Leaves become modified into spines in:

1. Pea 2. Onion
3. Silk Cotton 4. Opuntia
Subtopic:  Modification of Leaf |
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Choose the mismatched pair of leaf character with its example: 

1. Palmately compound - Alstonia 
2. Alternate Phyllotaxy  - China-rose 
3. Leaf tendril - Pea 
4. Opposite phyllotaxy - Calotropis 
Subtopic:  Venation, Types of Leaves & Phyllotaxy | Modification of Leaf |
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How does the pitcher modification help Nepenthes even though it can photosynthesize?
1. It provides extra support
2. It helps in obtaining nitrogen from trapped insects in nutrient-poor soils
3. It stores water
4. It attracts pollinators
Subtopic:  Modification of Leaf |
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