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The plant movements which are induced by external stimuli are called……..
a) autonomic              
b) paratonic
c) rapid                                   
d) sleep

b

Paratonic movements in plants are classified in to…..types.
a) two 
b) three          
c) four
d) five

b

Explanation: 1. Tropic movements,
2. Nastic movements and 3. Tactic movements



The induced movements of curvature shown by the plant organ which are capable of turning in any direction are called……..
a) tropic movements
b) nastic movements
c) tactic movements
d) autonomic movements

a

The orientation of stem and roots in response to the force of gravity is called
a) phototropism          
b) geotropism
c) hydrotropism          
d) thigmotropism

b

Explanation: the root grows toward the force of gravity (positive) and shoot against the gravity (negative geotropism)



The tropic movement of curvature induced in plants organs in response to the unilateral effect of light is called……
a) phototropism        
b) chemotropism
c) hydrotropism          
d) thigmotropism

a

Explanation: young stems are positive phototropic



The movement of plant organs in response to the stimulus of moisture is called……
a) chemotropism         
b) geotropism
c) hydrotropism        
d) thigmotropism

c

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