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1. SYLLABUS Importance of plants, Plantation process, Plant Development: Sequence of Plant Development, Factors affecting Plant Development, Practice Problems. Activity: Self-study on selected plant’s origin,...

1. SYLLABUS Importance of plants, Plantation process, Plant Development: Sequence of Plant Development, Factors affecting Plant Development, Practice Problems. Activity: Self-study on selected plant’s origin, its usage in daily life and its appearance in folklore and literature. CONNECTIVITY WITH NATURE Module 1- Connectivity with Nature 1. What is the purpose of planting? a) Harvesting crops b) Providing shade c) Enhancing aesthetic appeal d) All of the above 2. Which of the following is a key factor to consider when selecting a planting site? a) Proximity to a shopping mall b) Soil type and quality c) Availability of Wi-Fi d) Distance from the equator 3. What is the term for the process of placing seeds or seedlings into the soil? a) Harvesting b) Germination c) Planting d) Fertilization 4. What is the purpose of adding fertilizer during the planting process? a) To attract pollinators b) To provide support for the plants c) To enhance soil fertility d) To deter pests 5. Which tool is commonly used for digging holes for planting? a) Hammer b) Shovel c) Screwdriver d) Pliers 6. What is the recommended depth for planting most vegetable seeds? a) 1 inch (2.54 cm) b) 6 inches (15.24 cm) c) 12 inches (30.48 cm) d) 24 inches (60.96 cm) 7. What is the term for the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy? a) Respiration b) Photosynthesis c) Transpiration d) Absorption 8. Which of the following is a benefit of mulching during the planting process? a) Increasing soil erosion b) Retaining soil moisture SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 1 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature c) Attracting pests d) Inhibiting plant growth 9. How can you protect newly planted seedlings from frost? a) Watering them heavily b) Providing shade c) Mulching the soil d) Planting them deeper 10. What is the primary purpose of watering newly planted seeds or seedlings? a) To drown pests b) To cool the soil c) To promote root establishment d) To wash away soil nutrients 11. What is the first stage in the sequence of plant growth? a) Leaf formation b) Flower formation c) Seed germination d) Increase in plant height 12. What is the main purpose of the sprout phase? a) Formation of leaves b) Rapid climb from seedling to plant c) Attaining full maturity d) Initial growth with limited nutrients 13. Which nutrient is crucial during the vegetative phase of plant growth? a) Phosphorus b) Nitrogen c) Potassium d) Calcium 14. During which phase does a plant transition from growing leaves to forming buds? a) Ripening b) Flowering c) Budding d) Seedling 15. What is the role of potassium during the flowering phase? a) Producing and transporting sugars and starches b) Forming buds c) Attaining full maturity d) Rapid climb from seedling to plant SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 2 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature 16. What is the last stage in the sequence of plant development? a) Seed germination b) Flowering c) Ripening d) Increase in plant height 17. What is the process referred to as when plants receive only water without nutrients during ripening? a) Watering b) Flushing c) Budding d) Sprouting 18. Which phase involves the plant developing healthy flowers and fruit? a) Ripening b) Flowering c) Vegetative d) Budding 19. What does the seedling phase involve? a) Formation of leaves b) Attaining full maturity c) Initial growth with limited nutrients d) Rapid climb from seedling to plant 20. Which nutrient is in high demand at the beginning of a plant's reproductive cycle? a) Nitrogen b) Phosphorus c) Potassium d) Calcium 21. What is the purpose of soaking the tree during the plantation process? a) To make the tree more difficult to transplant b) To induce transplant shock c) To improve root growth and avoid transplant shock d) To decrease the absorption of water by the root ball SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 3 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature 22. What is the recommended size of the hole to dig during the plantation process? a) At least half the size of the root ball b) At least twice the size of the existing root ball c) Width is more important than depth d) A small, shallow hole is sufficient 23. How can soil be improved for plant survival in clay soils? a) Add more water b) Add gypsum for improved structure and drainage c) Use only well-rotted compost d) Avoid using fertilizers 24. What should be done if the plant is pot-bound or the roots have poor structure during the plantation process? a) Leave it as it is b) Trim the roots aggressively c) Tease out the bottom of the roots d) Add more soil 25. Why is it important to leave a slight well at the top of the soil around the plant after back-filling? a) To prevent rainwater absorption b) To create a barrier for the roots c) To make planting more challenging d) To catch rain directly above the roots 26. What is the purpose of watering the plant during the plantation process? a) To make the soil settle around the plant b) To induce transplant shock c) To prevent root contact with the soil d) To decrease soil moisture 27. Which product can be added to the water during soaking to help the tree avoid transplant shock? a) Sand b) Seaweed product c) Fertilizer d) Gypsum SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 4 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature 28. What is recommended for sandy soils to help hold moisture around the roots? a) Gypsum b) Compost c) Slow-release fertilizer d) Blood and bone 29. What is the role of a slow-release fertilizer with microbial coating in soil improvement? a) Decreasing soil fertility b) Preventing root growth c) Providing organic matter and structure d) Inducing transplant shock 30. Why is depth more important than width when digging a hole for planting? a) To limit root growth b) To make planting easier c) To ensure existing roots are completely covered d) Width is more important than depth 31. What effect does an increase in temperature have on plant growth? a) Slows down growth b) Accelerates growth c) Has no impact on growth d) Halts growth temporarily 32. How does light influence plant growth? a) Light has no impact on plant growth b) Light duration is irrelevant to plants c) Light intensity, duration, and quality affect physiological processes d) Light inhibits plant growth 33. What is the role of water in plant growth? a) It inhibits plant growth b) It has no effect on plants c) It is essential for plant growth d) It accelerates plant growth 34. How do plants respond to the scarcity of water? a) They accelerate growth b) They remain unaffected c) They show signs of stress but can adapt d) They undergo photosynthesis more efficiently SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 5 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature 35. What role do soil nutrients play in plant growth? a) They inhibit plant growth b) They have no impact on plants c) They are essential for proper growth d) They only affect the color of leaves 36. How do the quality and quantity of nutrients affect plant growth? a) They have no impact on plant growth b) Only quantity matters, not quality c) Both quality and quantity influence plant growth d) Quality matters, but quantity does not 37. What are plant growth regulators? a) External factors inhibiting growth b) Natural elements present in the air c) Substances added to regulate plant growth d) Soil conditions promoting growth 38. Which of the following is a plant growth regulator? a) Water b) Soil c) Auxin d) Light 39. How do auxin, cytokinin, and gibberellins contribute to plant growth? a) They inhibit growth b) They have no impact on growth c) They regulate various aspects of growth d) They accelerate growth in all plants 40. What happens when plants are exposed to insufficient light? a) They grow faster b) They show signs of stress c) Light has no impact on plants d) They become more resistant to diseases 41. What is the primary role of plants in sustaining life on Earth? a) Providing shelter b) Producing oxygen c) Extracting essential oils d) Creating industrial products SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 6 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature 42. What do plants provide to fulfill daily human requirements? a) Electronics b) Fuel c) Food, air, clothes, medicine, shelter, and other products d) Transportation 43. Why are plants considered the primary producers on Earth? a) They produce industrial goods b) They provide shelter c) They create oxygen through photosynthesis d) They recycle matter in biogeochemical cycles 44. What is the significance of plants in human nutrition? a) They provide building materials b) They supply energy c) They offer essential nutrients d) All of the above 45. Which of the following is an example of a medicinal plant mentioned in the passage? a) Pine tree b) Oak tree c) Basil leaves d) Palm tree 46. What role do plants play in industries, according to the passage? a) They are irrelevant to industries b) They produce electronics c) They provide raw materials for various industrial products d) They serve as industrial machinery 47. What is the significance of oxygen produced by plants? a) It is essential for cellular respiration b) It is used for industrial purposes c) It contributes to global warming d) It is harmful to living organisms 48. How do plants contribute to the maintenance of the atmosphere? a) They produce carbon dioxide b) They absorb oxygen c) They produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis d) They release harmful gases 49. What is the role of plants in biogeochemical cycles? a) They contribute to global warming b) They recycle matter through transpiration SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 7 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature c) They release toxins into the atmosphere d) They have no impact on biogeochemical cycles 50. How do plants create habitats for other organisms? a) By providing electronics b) By producing oxygen c) By creating industrial products d) By offering food and shelter 51. Which of the following health benefits is associated with Tulsi? a) Improved memory b) Antioxidant properties c) Hair growth stimulation d) BP elevation 52. Which of the following is a primary active compound in Tulsi with medicinal properties? a) Caffeine b) Curcumin c) Eugenol d) Nicotine 53. What is the lifespan of Tulsi plants? a) 1.5 years b) 3 years c) 5 years d) 10 years 54. Which Tulsi is more powerful? a) Krishna Tulsi b) Rama Tulsi c) Vana Tulsi d) Biswa Tulsi 55. What is the scientific name of Tulsi plant? a) Piper nigrum b) Withania somnifera c) Manjifera indica d) Ocimum Tenuiflorum 56. Which plant family does neem belong to? a) Liliaceae b) Caryophyllaceae c) Meliaceae SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 8 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature d) Asteraceae 57. What is the life span of a neem plant? a) upto 100 years b) Upto 50 years c) Upto 200 years d) Upto 150 years 58. What is the scientific name of neem plant? a) Azadirachta indica b) Rosa c) Oryza sativa d) Mangifera indica 59. What is the neem tree commonly called? a) Sacred Fig b) Indian Gooseberry c) Indian Lilac d) Sacred Basil 60. Which country is neem native to? a) Sri Lanka b) Nepal c) India d) Brazil 61. What is the optimum temperature for growth of neem tree? a) 45°C-50°C b) 30°C-35°C c) 9.5°C-37°C d) 15°C-28°C 62. What type of plant is a lily? A. Tree B. Shrub C. Herbaceous perennial D. Succulent 63. Which part of the lily plant is most commonly associated with its ornamental value? A. Leaves B. Roots C. Flowers D. Stem 64. What is the primary color range of lily flowers? A. Blue to Purple SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 9 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature B. Red to Orange C. Yellow to White D. Green to Brown 65. How do lilies reproduce? A. Seeds B. Tubers/Bulbs C. Cuttings D. Rhizomes 66. Which season is typically associated with the blooming of lily flowers? A. Winter B. Spring C. Summer D. Autumn 67. What is the ideal sunlight exposure for lily plants? A. Full Sun B. Partial Shade C. Full Shade D. No sunlight required 68. Which plant part is predominantly used for medicinal purposes in Ashwagandha? a) Leaves b) Roots c) Flowers d) Stems 69. Ashwagandha belongs to which family of plants? a) Rosaceae b) Solanaceae c) Fabaceae d) Nightshade (Solanaceae) 70. Ashwagandha is sometimes referred to as "Indian __________." a) Ginseng b) Echinacea c) Ginkgo d) St. John's Wort 71. Which historical civilization is credited with the early use of Ashwagandha for its medicinal properties? a) Ancient Greece b) Roman Empire c) Ancient India d) Chinese Dynasties SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 10 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature 72. What type of plant is Ashwagandha in terms of growth habit? a) Vine b) Shrub c) Herb d) Tree 73. What is the scientific name of Ashwagandha? a) Withania somnifera b) Ocimum bascilicum c) Thymus vulgaris d) Salvia officinalis 74. In traditional medicine, what is Ashwagandha believed to promote? a) Hair growth b) Joint health c) Vitality and longevity d) All of the above 75. What is the primary function of the sepals in a hibiscus flower? A. Photosynthesis B. Protection C. Pollination D. Water absorption 76. Which environmental factor is crucial for the successful growth of hibiscus plants? A. Low temperature B. High humidity C. Full sunlight D. Acidic soil 77. What type of root system does a hibiscus plant typically have? A. 𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 B. Taproot system C. Adventitious root system D. Tuberous root system 78. Which pigment is responsible for the red color of many hibiscus flowers?* A. Chlorophyll B. Carotenoid C. Anthocyanin D. Xanthophyll 79. In which plant organ does photosynthesis primarily occur in hibiscus? A. Leaves SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 11 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature B. Stem C. Roots D. Flowers 80. " What is the scientific name of the turmeric plant? a) Curcuma domestica b) Zingiber officinale c) Capsicum annuum d) Cinnamomum verum" 81. "In which region is turmeric native and traditionally cultivated? a) Mediterranean b) Southeast Asia c) South America d) Sub-Saharan Africa" 82. "Apart from its culinary uses, turmeric has been traditionally used in which system of medicine? a) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) b) Homeopathy c) Ayurveda d) Naturopathy 83. Which part of the turmeric plant is commonly used for culinary and medicinal purposes? a) Roots b) Leaves c) Flowers d) Seeds 84. What health benefits are often associated with the consumption of turmeric? a) Improved memory b) Joint pain relief c) Reduced blood pressure d) All of the above 85. What is the primary traditional use of turmeric in medicine? a) Improving memory b) Treating digestive issues c) Healing wounds d) Reducing cholesterol" 86. Which city is famous for coffee in india? A) Hassan B) Kodagu C) Shivmogga SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 12 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature D) Kudremukh" 87. Moderate coffee consumption may reduce the risk of which of the following? A) Diabetes B) Alzheimer's disease C) Heart disease D) All of the above 88. Which neurotransmitter does coffee help increase, contributing to a sense of well- being? A) Serotonin B) Dopamine C) GABA D) Endorphins 89. How does coffee impact physical performance? A) Reduces endurance B) Enhances muscle recovery C) Slows reaction time D) Improves endurance and alertness 90. In what way does coffee contribute to weight management? A) By promoting fat burning B) By reducing metabolism C) By increasing appetite D) By causing water retention 91. What is the most widely grown and commercially important coffee variety in the world? A) Robusta B) Liberica C) Arabica D) Excelsa" 92. What is the medicinal benefits of brahma kamal? A. In kidney stone B. Cure fever C. As antiseptic D. both B and C 93. What is the name given to brahma kamal? A. queen of nights B. The white ray C. The king of Himalayan D. The queen of India SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 13 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature 94. What is the bloom time of Brahma kamal? A. dawn B. sun rise C. Midnight D. Mid-day" 95. What is the scientific name of Brahma kamal? A. Saussurea obvallata B. Strobillantus kuntiyana C. Mangifera Indica D. Azadirachta indica 96. What is the native region of the Brahma Kamal plant? a) Amazon Rainforest b) Himalayan Mountains c) Australian Outback d) African Savanna 97. In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, what health benefits are often associated with Tulsi consumption? A) Improved Digestion B) Enhanced Memory C) Increased Blood Pressure D) All of the above 98. What is the primary active compound in Tulsi that contributes to its medicinal properties? A) Curcumin B) Quercetin C) Eugenol D) Resveratrol 99. What environmental conditions does Tulsi prefer for optimal growth? A) Low light and cool temperatures B) Full sunlight and warm temperatures C) Shade and high humidity D) Extreme cold and dry conditions 100. The Reetha tree belongs to which plant family? A) Rosaceae B) Sapindaceae C) Fabaceae D) Rutaceae SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 14 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature 101.Which nutrient in Reetha contributes to its cleansing properties? A) Vitamin C B) Omega-3 fatty acids C) Saponins D) Iron 102.What is the scientific name of the Reetha tree? A) Sapindus mukorossi B) Azadirachta indica C) Terminalia arjuna D) Ficus religiosa 103.In which region is the Reetha tree commonly found? A) Amazon Rainforest B) Himalayan region C) Sahara Desert D) Australian Outback 104.Reetha plant is commonly used for this product A) Perfume B) Ayurvedic medicine/ cleaner C) Soap D) None of these 105.Aloe Vera is known for its: A) Antifungal properties B) Anti-inflammatory properties C) Antibiotic properties D) Antioxidant properties 106.In which type of climate does aloe vera thrive? a) Arctic b) Rainforest c) Desert d) Alpine 107.What is the recommended method for propagating aloe vera? a) Planting seeds b) Grafting c) Stem cuttings d) Air layering 108.Which of the following skin conditions is Aloe Vera commonly used to treat? SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 15 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature A) Eczema B) Psoriasis C) Acne D) All of the above 109. What is the primary benefit of aloe vera gel? a) Cooking ingredient b) Skin moisturizer c) Hair dye d) Insect repellent 110. What is the primary active component in Aloe Vera? A) Vitamin C B) Amino Acids C) Aloin D) Calcium 111. What is the optimal sunlight exposure for Aloe vera plants? A) Full sunlight for at least 6 hours a day B) Partial sunlight with some shade C) Indirect sunlight only D) Low light conditions, such as indoors near a window 109.What is the scientific name of tobacco plant ? a) Nicotiana rustica b) Nicotiana tabacum c) Solanum tuberosum d) Nicotiana sativa 110.What is the primary addictive substance found in tobacco plants? a) Cocaine b) THC c) Nicotine d) Caffeine 111.In which family does the tobacco plant belong? a) Solanaceae b) Rosaceae c) Asteraceae d) Fabaceae 112.What is the traditional method of curing tobacco leaves for commercial use? a) Boiling b) Freezing c) Sun-drying d) Fermentation SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 16 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature 113.Which continent is believed to be the native origin of the tobacco plant? a) Africa b) Australia c) Asia d) South America 114. How is tobacco typically propagated for cultivation? a) Bulbs b) Tubers c) Cuttings d) Seeds 115. What is the scientific name of Money plant ? a) Crassula ovata b) Epipremnum aurem c) Ficus elastica d) Senecio rowleyanus 116. What kind of light does Money plant prefer? a) Full sun b) low light c) Indirect sunlight d) Shade 117.Which part of the money plant is often used in Feng Shui for attracting wealth? a) Roots b) Leaves c) Flowers d) stem 118.What makes the money plant a popular indoor plant? a) It brings good luck & wealth b) It requires minimal care c) It grows very tall d) It flowers throughout the year 119. How does money plant propagate easily? a) Through seeds b) By division of roots c) Through leaf cuttings d) By grafting SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 17 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature 120.Which of the following conditions is suitable for the growth of money plants? a) Low light b) Excessive sunlight c) Dry soil d) Humid conditions 121.What vitamins are there in Indian borage plant? a)Vitamin A and C b)Vitamin B c)Vitamin D d)Vitamin E 122.Which region is Indian Borage native to? a) South America b) Africa c)Southeast Asia d)Australia 123. Indian borage is known for its: a) Aromatic leaves b) Medicinal roots c) Colorful flowers d) Sweet fragrance 124. What is the scientific name of Indian borage? A) Ocimum sanctum B)Plectranthus amboinicus C) Mentha spicata D) Elettaria cardamomum 125. What is another popular name for Indian borage? a) Holy basil b) Cuban oregano c) Lemongrass d) Sage 126. Indian borage is primarily used in traditional medicine for: a) Respiratory ailments b) Skin rejuvenation c) Digestive issues d) All of the above 127. What is the scientific name of mint plant ? A) Mentha spicata SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 18 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature B) Mentha piperita C) Mentha viridis D) Mentha suaveolens 128. Which type of soil is ideal for growing mint plant? A) Sandy soil B) Clayey soil C) Well-draining soil D) Acidic soil 129. How does Mint propogates? A) Seeds B) Cuttings C) Tubers D) Bulbs 130. What are the common uses of mint leaves? A) Culinary purposes B) Medicinal purposes C) Aromatherapy D) All of the above 131. Which Environmental condition does mint prefer for optional growth? A) Full sun B) Partial shade C) Full shade D) Indifferent to sunlight 132. Mint plant comes under which family? a) Mimosa pudica b)Lamiaceae c) Jasminum sambac (d) Rosa indica 133. Where does lavender commonly thrive? a) Rainforests b) Arid deserts c) Coastal regions d) Mountainous areas 134. What is the scientific name for lavender? A) Lavandula officinalis B) Lavandula angustifolia C) Lavandula purpurea D) Lavandula stoecha SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 19 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature 135. What type of climate does lavender prefer? a) Cold and wet b) Hot and humid c) Mild and dry d) Extreme temperatures 136. Which country is known for its extensive cultivation of lavender? (a) France (b) Italy (c) Spain (d) Greece 137. Which family does lavender belong to? (a)Solanaceae (b)Malvaceae (c) Lamiaceae (d)Rosaceae 138. Which part of lavender plant is commonly used in essential oils? (a) Leaves (b) Roots (c) Flowers (d) Stems 139. When Do Parijatha Flowers Typically Bloom? (a) Daytime (b) Dusk (c) Dawn (d) Night 140. What is the scientific name for Parijatham? (a) Jasminum sambac (b) Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (c) Rosa indica (d) Lavandula angustifolia 141. Which part of the Parijatham tree is commonly used for medicinal purposes? (a) Roots (b) Flower (c) Bark (d) Leaves 142. What is the characteristic fragrance of Parijatham flowers often described as? (a) Citrusy (b) Sweet (c) Spicy SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 20 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature (d) Earthy 143. What is the color of Parijatham flowers? (a) White (b) Yellow (c) Orenge (d) Pink 144. What is the traditional use of the Parijatha flower in Ayurveda? (a)Respiratory health b)skin rejuvenation c)Digestive aid d)stress relief 145. In Which Region is Parijatha Native? (a)South America (b)Southeast Asia (c)Africa (d)Europe 146. What is the scientific name of the oregano plant? a) Origanum vulgare b) Mentha spicata c) Rosmarinus officinalis d) Thymus vulgaris 147. Which part of the oregano plant is commonly used for culinary purposes? a) Roots b) Flowers c) Leaves d) Seeds 148. Oregano belongs to which family of plants? a) Asteraceae b) Lamiaceae c) Solanaceae d) Fabaceae 149. What is the primary flavour component of oregano? a) Sweet b) Asteraceae c) Bitter d) Spicy 150. In which type of cuisine is oregano a commonly used herb? a) Indian SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 21 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature b) Solanaceae c) Chinese d) Italian 151. Which essential oil is often extracted from oregano and has antimicrobial properties? a) Lavender oil b) Eucalyptus oil c) Tea tree oil d) Oregano oil 152. What is the ideal growing environment for oregano? a) Full shade b) Well-drained, sunny location c) High humidity d) Sandy soil 153. What is the family of the shameplant ? a) asteraceae b) liliaceae c) brassicaceae d) Fabaceae 154. What is the scientific name of shameplant ? a) Mimosa pudica b) Jasminum sambac (c) Rosa indica d) Lavandula angustifolia 155. Which hormone is responsible for the movement of mimosa plants a) Cytokinin b) ethylene c)auxin d)gibberellin 156. Leaves of mimosa plants are known for their response toward (a) Temperature (b)Touch (c)Sun (d) Gravity 157. The leaves of mimosa pudica droop on touching because. a) The leaf tissue is injured b)The plant has a nervous system c) The turgor pressure of the leaf base changes d) none of the above SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 22 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature 158. Movement of the leaves of the shameplant due to. a) Chemotropism b) Nyctinasty c) Seismonasty d) All of the above 159. Which of the following is not a common name of mimosa pudica a)Humble plant b) sensitive plant c)Touch me not d) saddhu plant 160. Which active compounds in Ixora coccinea (Indian Jasmine)contribute to its potential medicinal benefits? A) Caffeine B) Alkaloids C) Nicotine D) Cannabinol 161. Where did Dahlia flower originated? A)Africa B)India C)Mexico D)USA 162. Hibiscus a flowering plant belong to which family? a) Malvaceae b) Fabaceae c) Asteraceae d) Solanaceae 163. What is the scientific name of Mango? a) Malus domestica b) Citrus limon c) Mangifera indica d) Prunus avium 164. What aspect of health is often attributed with jasmine tea consumption? a)Enhanced memory b)Improved digestion c)Joint flexibility d)Vision protection SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 23 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature 165. Hibiscus flower is rich in which vitamin? a) Vitamin B b) Vitamin C c) Vitamin K d) Vitamin D 166. Where was Aloe Vera Originated? a)Mexico b)The Arabian peninsula c)Africa. d)America 167. Hibiscus flower is known as the national flower of _____? a) Egypt b) America c) Jamaica. d) Afric 168. Hibiscus is generally found in which of the following region a)Tropical region b)Desert region c)Mediterranean region d)Tundra region 169. Which part of the Indian Borage plant is typically used for its medicinal properties? A) Leaves B) Flowers C) Roots D) Seeds 170. The neem tree is known for its medicinal properties. Which part of the neem tree is used to make neem oil? (a) The leaves (b) The bark (c) The flowers (d) The fruit 171. In what season does the Red Hibiscus plant typically bloom ? (a)Winter (b)Spring (c)Summer (d)Autumn 172. What is the Common name of neem ? a) Mentha spicata b) Nimba tree SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 24 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature c) Jasminum officinale d) Holy basil 173. Which of the following countries is the largest producer of Banana? a) India b) China c) Indonesia d) Brazil 174. where did the philodendron lemon lime plant originate ? a) Southern Africa b) Northern America c) Southern America d) Northern Africa 175. What's the scientific name of Hibiscus flower? a) Hibiscus b) Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis c) Rosa Sinensis d) None of the above 176. Which vitamin is rich in lemons? a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B6 c) Vitamin C d) Vitamin D 177. Where was litchi plant originated? a)India. b)Northern china. c)𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮. d) Taiwan. 178. What did ancient Egyptians call aloe vera due to its healing properties? A)Herb of Healing B) Plant of Immortality C) Leaf of Restoration D) Elixir of Life 179. Tulsi plant has medicinal values due to the presence of which of the following A)Inorganic Acid B)Organic Acid C)Phenols and Flavonoid D)None of the above 180. Which type of vitamin is present in custard apple? SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 25 Module 1- Connectivity with Nature a) vitamin C b) vitamin A c) vitamin D d) vitamin E 181. what is The scientific name of lemon? a)Amerigaano b)Citrus limon c)Mangifera indica d)Holy basil 182. What is the Indian name for fig? a)Anjeer. b)Badam. c)Kishmish. d)Khajur SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT 26