Aquatic Plants -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on the topic “Aquatic Plants”:

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Question 1: Which of the following aquatic plants is known for its large, round, floating leaves?

(a) Water Hyacinth
(b) Water Lily
(c) Duckweed
(d) Water Lettuce

Question 2: Which aquatic plant is commonly used to oxygenate aquariums and fish ponds?

(a) Watercress
(b) Anacharis
(c) Lotus
(d) Water Chestnut

Question 3: What is the main characteristic feature of the plant called 'Duckweed'?

(a) Long, trailing stems
(b) Large, showy flowers
(c) Tiny, floating leaves
(d) Reddish-colored stems

Question 4: Which aquatic plant is commonly used in Asian cuisine and has tuberous roots?

(a) Water Spinach
(b) Water Chestnut
(c) Watercress
(d) Water Lettuce

Question 5: Which of the following aquatic plants is considered invasive in many regions due to its rapid growth and ability to cover water surfaces entirely?

(a) Water Lily
(b) Water Hyacinth
(c) Lotus
(d) Watercress

Question 6: What is the unique adaptation that allows 'Saltwater Cordgrass' to thrive in saline environments?

(a) Ability to float on water
(b) Viviparous seeds
(c) Salt-secreting glands
(d) Long, taproot system

Question 7: The submerged aquatic plant, 'Eelgrass,' belongs to which family?

(a) Zosteraceae
(b) Hydrocharitaceae
(c) Nymphaeaceae
(d) Ceratophyllaceae

Question 8: Which aquatic plant is often referred to as 'water celery' due to its similar taste and aroma to celery?

(a) Water Lettuce
(b) Watercress
(c) Water Spinach
(d) Water Chestnut

Question 9: What is the unique reproductive strategy of 'Water Lily' to pollinate its flowers?

(a) Wind pollination
(b) Insect pollination
(c) Water pollination
(d) Self-pollination

Question 10: The famous 'Victoria amazonica' is a species of what aquatic plant known for its enormous leaves?

(a) Water Hyacinth
(b) Lotus
(c) Water Lily
(d) Water Lettuce