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NEET Botany - MCQ Practice Questions

Practice free NEET Botany multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Perfect for competitive exam preparation.

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Q.1Easy

Which of the following is the most commonly used vector for plant genetic engineering?

Q.2Easy

What is the full form of ELISA in the context of plant biotechnology?

Q.3Easy

Bt cotton is transgenic cotton resistant to which pest?

Q.4Easy

Which enzyme is used to cut DNA at specific recognition sequences during genetic engineering?

Q.5Medium

Which of the following crops is NOT approved for cultivation as Bt transgenic in India?

Q.6Easy

What is the role of selectable markers in plant genetic engineering?

Q.7Medium

Which method of plant genetic engineering does not require a vector?

Q.8Medium

Golden Rice is transgenic rice enriched with which nutrient?

Q.9Medium

What is the primary purpose of callus tissue in plant biotechnology?

Q.10Medium

Which hormone ratio favors shoot formation in plant tissue culture?

Q.11Medium

Which of the following is a somaclone?

Q.12Medium

What is the significance of the T-DNA in Agrobacterium tumefaciens?

Q.13Hard

Which of the following traits cannot be introduced into plants through Bt technology?

Q.14Hard

What is the concern associated with widespread cultivation of Bt crops?

Q.15Hard

Which technique is used to confirm the integration of foreign DNA into plant genome?

Q.16Medium

What is a marker-assisted selection (MAS) in plant breeding?

Q.17Easy

Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified crop approved in India as of 2024?

Q.18Hard

What is the main advantage of using somatic embryogenesis over organogenesis in plant tissue culture?

Q.19Medium

Which regulatory body in India approves genetically modified crops?

Q.20Medium

Bt cotton produces Cry1Ac protein that is toxic to lepidopteran insects. Which of the following statements correctly describes the mechanism of toxin action?