NEET Plant Kingdom PYQs & Practice Questions

10 free NEET Biology questions on Plant Kingdom, starting with previous year questions (2017–2026). Tap “Show answer” to check each one. No login needed.

Topics: Bryophytes · Classification · Types of Gametic Fusion · Classification of Cyanobacteria · Plant Body of Brown Algae · Characteristics of Bryophytes · Prothallus in Pteridophytes · Characteristics of Gymnosperms · Structure of the Embryo Sac · Ploidy of Endosperm · Protonema in Mosses · Classification of Redwood Tree

1. Q1NEET 2026Gymnosperms - Characteristics

   Given below are two statements: Statement I: In gymnosperms, the male and female gametophytes remain within the sporangia. Statement II: In gymnosperms, seeds are not covered. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

   • A. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
   • B. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
   • C. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
   • D. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
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   Answer: C — Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

   In gymnosperms, the male gametophyte (pollen grain) and female gametophyte both develop and remain retained within their respective sporangia rather than becoming free-living -- Statement I is correct. Gymnosperm seeds are 'naked', not enclosed within a fruit (ovary wall), which is a defining characteristic of this group -- Statement II is correct. Both statements are correct.

2. Q2NEET 2026Classification of Pteridophytes

   Sphenopsida class belongs to__________.

   • A. Angiosperms
   • B. Gymnosperms
   • C. Pteridophytes
   • D. Bryophytes
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   Answer: B — Gymnosperms

   Sphenopsida (e.g., Equisetum) is one of the classes within Pteridophytes.

3. Q3NEET 2026Reproduction in Fungi - Terminology

   Match List-I with List-II. List-I: A. Fusion of protoplasms between gametes, B. Fusion of two nuclei, C. Generation of haploid spores List-II: I. Meiosis, II. Plasmogamy, III. Karyogamy Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • A. A-II, B-I, C-III
   • B. A-III, B-II, C-I
   • C. A-I, B-III, C-II
   • D. A-II, B-III, C-I
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   Answer: C — A-I, B-III, C-II

   Fusion of protoplasms between two gametes/cells is called plasmogamy (II). Fusion of two nuclei (following plasmogamy) is called karyogamy (III). Generation of haploid spores from a diploid cell occurs through meiosis (I). So A-II, B-III, C-I.

4. Q4NEET 2025Pteridophyte Life Cycle Sequence

   Given below are the stages in the life cycle of pteridophytes. Arrange the following stages in the correct sequence. A. Prothallus stage. B. Meiosis in spore mother cells. C. Fertilisation. D. Formation of archegonia and antheridia in gametophyte. E. Transfer of antherozoids to the archegonia in presence of water. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

   • A. B, A, D, E, C
   • B. B, A, E, C, D
   • C. D, E, C, A, B
   • D. E, D, C, B, A
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   Answer: —

   Life cycle sequence: Meiosis in spore mother cells produces spores (B) → spores germinate to form the prothallus/gametophyte (A) → formation of archegonia and antheridia on the gametophyte (D) → transfer of antherozoids to archegonia via water (E) → fertilisation occurs (C). So B, A, D, E, C.

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5. Q5NEET 2025Bryophyte Life Cycle Sequence

   The correct sequence of events in the life cycle of bryophytes is: A. Fusion of antherozoid with egg. B. Attachment of gametophyte to substratum. C. Reduction division to produce haploid spores. D. Formation of sporophyte. E. Release of antherozoids into water. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • A. D, E, A, C, B
   • B. B, E, A, C, D
   • C. B, E, A, D, C
   • D. D, E, A, B, C
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   Answer: B — B, E, A, C, D

   Sequence: gametophyte attaches to substratum (B) → antherozoids released into water (E) → antherozoid fuses with egg (A) → sporophyte forms after fertilization (D) → reduction division (meiosis) in sporophyte produces haploid spores (C). So B, E, A, D, C.

6. Q6NEET 2025Gymnosperms - Characteristic Feature (Naked Seeds)

   Which one of the following is the characteristic feature of gymnosperms?

   • A. Seeds are enclosed in fruits
   • B. Seeds are naked.
   • C. Seeds are absent.
   • D. Gymnosperms have flowers for reproduction.
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   Answer: A — Seeds are enclosed in fruits

   Gymnosperms (gymnos: naked, sperma: seeds) are plants in which the ovules are not enclosed by any ovary wall and remain exposed/naked, both before and after fertilization. Class 11th NCERT Page No 34.

7. Q7NEET 2025Plant Group Examples (Match List: Pteridophyte, Bryophyte, Angiosperm, Gymnosperm)

   Match List I with List II. List-I: (A) Pteridophyte (B) Bryophyte (C) Angiosperm (D) Gymnosperm List-II: (I) Salvia (II) Ginkgo (III) Polytrichum (IV) Salvinia Choose the option with all correct matches.

   • A. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
   • B. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
   • C. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
   • D. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
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   Answer: A — A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

   Salvinia is a Pteridophyte (IV). Polytrichum is a Bryophyte (III). Salvia is an Angiosperm (I). Ginkgo is a Gymnosperm (II). So A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II. Class 11th NCERT Page No 30, 32.

8. Q8NEET 2025Gemmae in Bryophytes - Asexual Reproduction

   In bryophytes, the gemmae help in which one of the following?

   • A. Sexual reproduction
   • B. Asexual reproduction
   • C. Nutrient absorption
   • D. Gaseous exchange
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   Answer: A — Sexual reproduction

   Asexual reproduction in liverworts (bryophytes) takes place by fragmentation of thalli, or by the formation of specialised structures called gemmae (singular: gemma). Class 11th NCERT Page No 29.

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9. Q9NEET 2024Criteria for Classification of Fungi

   Which one of the following is not a criterion for classification of fungi?

   • A. Mode of spore formation
   • B. Fruiting body
   • C. Morphology of mycelium
   • D. Mode of nutrition
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   Answer: C — Morphology of mycelium

   Fungi are classified based on mode of spore formation, fruiting body structure, and morphology of mycelium. Mode of nutrition is not a primary criterion used for fungal classification. 11th NCERT Page No. 16.

10. Q10NEET 2024Phaeophyceae Characteristics

    Read the following statements and choose the set of correct statements: In the members of Phaeophyceae, A. Asexual reproduction occurs usually by biflagellate zoospores. B. Sexual reproduction is by oogamous method only. C. Stored food is in the form of carbohydrates which is either mannitol or laminarin. D. The major pigments found are chlorophyll a, c and carotenoids and xanthophyll. E. Vegetative cells have a cellulosic wall, usually covered on the outside by gelatinous coating of algin. Choose the correct answer from the option given below.

    • A. A, C, D and E only
    • B. A, B, C and E only
    • C. A, B, C and D only
    • D. B, C, D and E only
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    In Phaeophyceae, sexual reproduction ranges from isogamous to oogamous (not oogamous only), so statement B is incorrect. The other statements — biflagellate zoospores for asexual reproduction, mannitol/laminarin as stored food, chlorophyll a and c with carotenoids and xanthophyll as pigments, and cellulosic walls coated with algin — are all correct, giving A, C, D and E only.