BOTANY Higher Secondary Second Year - Textbooks Online

3. An example of cladode is
a. Phyllanthus emblica b. Ricinus communis
c. Jatropha curcas d. Euphorbia tirucalli.
4. In Hevea brasiliensis, the leaves are
a. simple b. trifoliately compound
c. sessile d. palmately lobed.
II. Answer the following questions in two or three sentences.
5. Write the systematic position of Euphorbiaceae.
6. What is cladode? Give an example.
7. What are different types of inflorescence seen in Euphorbiaceae?
Give example for each.
8. Mention the binomials of two rubber plants of Euphorbiaceae
9. Describe the inflorescence of Ricinus communis.
10. Describe the cyathium inflorescence.
11. Write different types of inflorescence seen in Euphorbiaceae.
Give examples for each.
III. Answer the following questions in about 100 words.
12. Describe the male flower of Ricinus communis.
13. Describe the female flower of Ricinus communis.
14. Write a brief account on different types of inflorescences of
Euphorbiaceae.
15. Write a detailed account on the economic importance of
Euphorbiaceae.
IV. Answer the following question in about 200 words.
16. Describe Ricinus communis in botanical terms.
17. Give an account of the general characteristic features of
Euphorbiaceae.
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