Dormancy and Seed Germination Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) PDF Download

MCQ 1: With an increase in seed size upon germination, the dry mass of seeds

1. increases
2. decreases
3. vanishes
4. grows proportionally with seed

MCQ 2: No matter how favorable the environmental conditions are, the seeds do not germinate if the

1. settlement is not established
2. neighboring seeds do not germinate
3. seeds do not undergo a dormant or resting period
4. seeds are soaked in water

MCQ 3: Dormant seeds are usually

1. succulent
2. dry
3. wet
4. soft

MCQ 4: Germination of 101 years old seeds, was observed in

1. Melon family
2. Arctic Tundra Lupine
3. Moth Mullein
4. Hesperidiums

MCQ 5: First step in seed germination is

1. passing through the gut of an animal
2. exploding along the sutures
3. absorption of water
4. taking in of O₂