MCQ on Marchantia (Botany)

MCQ on Marchantia

Marchantia is a genus of liverworts, belonging to the division Marchantiophyta. Liverworts are among the oldest land plants, with a history dating back millions of years. It is found in moist forest floors to rocky areas. Here are some of the MCQs on Marchantia:

1. What is the common name for Marchantia polymorpha?

A) Umbrella liverwort

B) Ribbon liverwort

C) Tree liverwort

D) Feather liverwort

Ans. A) Umbrella liverwort

2. Which division does Marchantia belong to?

A) Marchantiophyta

B) Bryophyta

C) Tracheophyta

D) Anthophyta

Ans. A) Marchantiophyta

3. What is the ecological significance of Marchantia?

A) Soil stabilization

B) Nutrient cycling

C) Microbial interactions

D) All of the above

Ans. D) All of the above

4. Which Marchantia species is known for its cylindrical gemma cups?

A) Marchantia polymorpha

B) Marchantia berteroana

C) Marchantia paleacea

D) Marchantia quadrata

Ans. C) Marchantia paleacea

5. Which Marchantia species is characterized by its flattened, ribbon-like thalli?

A) Marchantia polymorpha

B) Marchantia berteroana

C) Marchantia paleacea

D) Marchantia quadrata

Ans. B) Marchantia berteroana

6. What is the primary mode of reproduction in Marchantia?

A) Sexual reproduction

B) Asexual reproduction

C) Both sexual and asexual reproduction

D) None of the above

Ans. C) Both sexual and asexual reproduction

7. What role do liverworts play in soil stabilization?

A) Preventing soil erosion

B) Promoting soil moisture retention

C) Both A and B

D) None of the above

Ans. C) Both A and B

8. Which Marchantia species is commonly found in temperate regions?

A) Marchantia polymorpha

B) Marchantia berteroana

C) Marchantia paleacea

D) Marchantia quadrata

Ans. C) Marchantia paleacea

9. Liverworts belong to which group of plants?

A) Vascular plants

B) Non-vascular plants

C) Gymnosperms

D) Angiosperms

Ans. B) Non-vascular plants

10. What is the function of gemma cups in Marchantia?

A) Sexual reproduction

B) Asexual reproduction

C) Nutrient absorption

D) Photosynthesis

Ans. B) Asexual reproduction

11. What is the primary habitat of Marchantia paleacea?

A) Desert

B) Alpine meadows

C) Damp soil and decaying organic matter

D) Coral reefs

Ans. C) Damp soil and decaying organic matter