Botany MCQ Quiz – Branches of Botany

Welcome to the Botany MCQ Quiz! This quiz consists of 25 multiple-choice questions based on the branches of botany. These quiz questions will test your knowledge of various specialized fields within botany.

We have covered all the important questions that had asked in the previous competitive examination. Each question includes four options, with correct answers and explanations to enhance learning.

1. Who is known as the “Father of Botany”?

A. Aristotle

B. Theophrastus

C. Carl Linnaeus

D. Darwin

Theophrastus was a Greek philosopher and botanist. He is regarded as the father of Botany due to his pioneering work in plant classification and structure. Botany is also known as Phytology.

2. Theophrastus was a student of which famous philosopher?

A. Plato

B. Pythagoras

C. Socrates

D. Aristotle

Theophrastus was a disciple of Aristotle, who influenced his studies in botany and natural sciences.

3. Which of the following books was written by Theophrastus on plants?

A. On the Origin of Species

B. The History of Plants

C. The Structure of Flowers

D. Principles of Botany

Theophrastus wrote “Historia Plantarum” (The History of Plants), which systematically classified plants based on their characteristics.

4. Theophrastus work in botany was continued and expanded upon by which scientist?

A. Charles Darwin

B. Carl Linnaeus

C. Robert Hooke

D. Gregor Mendel

Carl Linnaeus is the father of Taxonomy. He later developed a more detailed classification system for plants, and continued Theophrastus early work.

5. Who is known as father of biology?

A. Aristotle

B. Darwin

C. Lamark

D. Purkenja

Aristotle is honored as the “Father of Biology.” He was a Greek philosopher and scientist who made significant contributions to biology, zoology, and natural sciences.

6. Who first coined the term “Biology”?

A. Aristotle

B. Carl Linnaeus

C. Gottfried Reinhold Treviranus

D. Charles Darwin

The term “Biology” was first introduced by Gottfried Reinhold Treviranus in 1802 in his book “Biologie: oder Philosophie der lebenden Natur”.

7. Which other scientist also used the term “Biology” around the same time as Treviranus?

A. Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

B. Gregor Mendel

C. Robert Hooke

D. Louis Pasteur

French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck also used the term “Biology” in 1802 to describe the study of living organisms.

8. What does the term “Biology” mean?

A. The study of plants

B. The study of the Earth

C. The study of life and living organisms

D. The study of fossils

Biology is the branch of science that deals with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, and evolution.

9. Who is known as father of Zoology?

A. Darwin

B. Lamark

C. Aristotle

D. Theophrastus

The scientist known as the “Father of Zoology” is Aristotle. He wrote the book Historia Animalium (History of Animals).

10. Scientist who is known as father of medicine?

A. Aristotle

B. Theophrastus

C. Hippocrates

D. Edward Jenner

The scientist known as the “Father of Medicine” is Hippocrates. He was an ancient Greek physician who is regarded as the founder of modern medicine due to his contributions to medical ethics and clinical practices.

11. Phycology is the branch of botany in which we study about

A. Fungi

B. Virus

C. Algae

D. Ecology

Phycology is an important branch of Botany which study about algae.

12. Which branch of biology study about relationship between living and their environment?

A. Physiology

B. Genetics

C. Geology

D. Ecology

The branch of biology that studies the relationship between living organisms and their environment is called Ecology.

13. Study of flower is called

A. Anthology

B. Agrosteology

C. Phenology

D. Polynology

The study of flowers is called Floriculture or Anthology. This is a branch of horticulture that focuses on the cultivation, breeding, and management of flowering plants.

14. Which branch of botany study about fungi?

A. Phycology

B. Mycology

C. Bryology

D. Pteridology

Mycology is the branch of botany that focuses on fungi, their classification, and their role in ecosystems.

15. Which of the following is not a type of fungus?

A. Yeast

B. Mushroom

C. Algae

D. Mold

Algae belong to Phycology, which studies of algae, while yeasts, molds, and mushrooms are fungi.

16. Which scientist is known as the “Father of Mycology”?

A. Robert Hooke

B. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

C. Pier Antonio Micheli

D. Carl Linnaeus

Italian botanist Pier Antonio Micheli (1679–1737) is known as the father of Mycology for his pioneering work on fungal spores.

17. Which of the following fungi is used in antibiotics?

A. Rhizopus

B. Penicillium

C. Aspergillus

D. Saccharomyces

Penicillium produces penicillin, which is the first antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming.

18. Silviculture is the branch of botany in which we study about

A. Culture of algae

B. Development of forest and trees

C. Culture of fungi

D. Silciphida plant

Silviculture is the branch of botany in which we study about the cultivation, management, development of forests and trees. This branch focuses on growing, maintaining, and harvesting trees for timber, conservation, and ecological balance.

19. Which branch of agriculture is concerned with the production of crops?

A. Agrotology

B. Agronomy

C. Agrostology

D. Anthropology

The branch of agriculture concerned with the production of crops is called Agronomy. This branch focuses on improving soil fertility, irrigation, fertilizers, pest control, and crop yields.

20. Spermology is the branch of botany in which we study about

A. Seed

B. Leaf

C. Fruit

D. Pollen grain

Spermology is the essential branch of botany that studies on the structure, classification, and germination of seeds.

21. In Pedology, we study about. . .

A. Disease

B. Pollution

C. Soil

D. Rockes

Pedology is a branch of soil science that focuses on the formation, classification, and properties of soil. This branch studies soil fertility, composition, texture, and its role in plant growth.

22. The branch of horticulture in which we study about fruits is called

A. Spermology

B. Anthology

C. Pedology

D. Pomology

Pomology is a branch of horticulture that focuses on the cultivation, harvesting, and storage of fruits.

23. The study of pollen grain is called

A. Pomology

B. Palynology

C. Phycology

D. Mycology

Palynology is the scientific study of pollen and spores in which we study about the structure, formation, and role in plant reproduction.

24. Which branch of biology deals with the study of identification, nomenclature, and classification of organisms?

A. Exobiology

B. Ecology

C. Taxonomy

D. Toxicology

Taxonomy is the fundamental branch of biology that deals with the study of identification, nomenclature, and classification of organisms.

25. What is Hydroponics?

A. Growing plants in soil with fertilizers

B. Growing plants in nutrient-rich water without soil

C. Studying plant diseases

D. Growing plants in deserts

The study of growing plants without soil in water containing nutrients is called Hydroponics. It eliminates the need for soil by supplying nutrients directly to plant roots through water.