Class: X

2022-2023
Biology
Chapter-
Transpiration

Attempt all questions -

Question 1 : Evaporational loss of water from the aerial parts of plants is known as – Marks: 1
(Single
Choice)
(a) Perspiration. (b) Transpiration.
(c) Photosynthesis. (d) Bleeding.

Question 2 : Transpiration serves to produce- Marks: 1

(Single
Choice)
(a) A pull for ascent of sap in taller plants. (b) Cooling effect in leaves.
(c) Both of the above. (d) None of the above.

Question 3 : Ganong’s Potometer is used to measure the- Marks: 1

(Single
Choice)
(a) Rate of photosynthesis. (b) Rate of transpiration.
(c) Metabolic rate. (d) Rate of absorption by the roots.

Question 4 : Which one of the following is not a limitation of Ganong’s Potometer-? Marks: 1
(Single
Choice)
(a) It is very difficult to insert air bubble in the (b) Despite all possible efforts the instrument leaks a
horizontal graduated tube. lot.
(c) The position of air bubble is temperature (d) It requires the plant twig to be killed before the
dependent. experiment.

Question 5 : Lenticels are- Marks: 1

(Single
Choice)
(a) Present on the woody stem due to secondary
(b) Present in the skin of some fruits.
growth.

(c) Help in transpiration. (d) All of the above.

Question 6 : The most significant mode of transpiration in floating hydrophytes is- Marks: 1
(Single
Choice)
(a) Stomata. (b) Lenticels.
(c) General plant surface. (d) Cuticle.

Question 7 : The most common mode of transpiration in terrestrial plants is- Marks: 1
(Single
Choice)
(a) Cuticular. (b) Lenticular.
(c) Stomatal. (d) Rhizospheral.
Question 8 : To cut down transpiration desert plants have-
 (Single
Choice)

(a) Sunken stomata. (b) More number of stomata on the lower surface of
the leaves.
(c) Stomata covered with hairs. (d) All of the above.

Question 9 : Observe the given diagram and answer the questions that follow. The purpose Marks: 1
of oil used in the experiment is- (Single
Choice)

(a) To reduce the evaporational loss of water from the (b) To nourish the plant.
surface of water in the test tube.
(c) The increase the rate of transpiration. (d) None of the above.

Question 10 : Observe the diagram and find the correct statement- Marks: 1
(Single
Choice)

(a) The droplets of water are observed to (b) Instead of bell jar a polythene bag may be used as
transpiration. well.
(c) Cobalt chloride paper confirms the liquid to be
(d) All the statements are correct.
water.

Question 11 : Bleeding in plants is affected by- Marks: 1

(Single
Choice)
(a) Transpiration. (b) Absorption by the roots.
(c) Pressure generated by the roots as root pressure. (d) Both ‘b’ and ‘c’.

Question 12 : Transpiration is minimum on – Marks: 1

(Single
Choice)
(a) A rainy day. (b) An overcast day.
(c) An overcast day with high humidity. (d) An overcast night with high humidity.

Question 13 : Wind increases the rate of transpiration as – Marks: 1

(Single
Choice)
(a) Rapidly moving air rapidly removes water from the areas near the leaves and exposed parts.
 (b) Stomata are closed.

(c) Stomata are wide open. (d) None of the above.

Question 14 : Transpiration is a necessary evil as- Marks: 1

(a) It helps in localized water cycle. (b) It helps to reduce temperature.

(c) It helps in hydrological cycle. (d) All of the above.

Question 15 : Transpiration is not an excretory process as –

(a) It does not contribute to removal of water-soluble (b) It does not eliminate nitrogenous waste.
impurities.
(c) It does not eliminate gaseous waste. (d) All of the above.