Sexual and Asexual Reproduction MCQs
Sexual and Asexual Reproduction – MCQs with Answers & Explanations
Class: CBSE Class 7
Subject: Science
Section: Reproduction
Topic: Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
Subject: Science
Section: Reproduction
Topic: Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are designed strictly as per the NCERT syllabus, making them ideal for CBSE Class 7 Science examinations.
1. Asexual reproduction involves:
Answer: B. One parent
Explanation: Asexual reproduction occurs from a single parent without fusion of gametes, producing identical offspring.
Explanation: Asexual reproduction occurs from a single parent without fusion of gametes, producing identical offspring.
2. Sexual reproduction requires:
Answer: B. Gametes
Male and female gametes fuse to form a zygote.
Male and female gametes fuse to form a zygote.
3. Offspring produced asexually are:
Answer: B. Identical
They are clones with same genetic makeup.
They are clones with same genetic makeup.
4. Variation occurs mainly in:
Answer: B. Sexual reproduction
Fusion of gametes introduces genetic variation.
Fusion of gametes introduces genetic variation.
5. Vegetative propagation is a type of:
Answer: B. Asexual reproduction
New plants grow from vegetative parts.
New plants grow from vegetative parts.
6. Budding occurs in:
Answer: A. Yeast
A small outgrowth develops into new individual.
A small outgrowth develops into new individual.
7. Fragmentation is common in:
Answer: A. Spirogyra
Each fragment forms new organism.
Each fragment forms new organism.
8. Spore formation occurs in:
Answer: A. Ferns
Spores grow into new plants.
Spores grow into new plants.
9. Male gamete in flowering plants is present in:
Answer: B. Pollen grain
Pollen carries male reproductive cells.
Pollen carries male reproductive cells.
10. Female gamete is present in:
Answer: A. Ovule
Ovule contains egg cell.
Ovule contains egg cell.
11. Pollination is transfer of pollen from:
Answer: B. Anther to stigma
Essential for fertilization.
Essential for fertilization.
12. Fusion of gametes forms:
Answer: C. Zygote
Zygote develops into embryo.
Zygote develops into embryo.
13. Sexual reproduction results in:
Answer: B. Variation
Genetic mixing produces diversity.
Genetic mixing produces diversity.
14. Cutting method example:
Answer: A. Rose
Stem cuttings grow roots.
Stem cuttings grow roots.
15. Layering is used in:
Answer: A. Jasmine
Branch roots while attached.
Branch roots while attached.
16. Grafting joins:
Answer: A. Two plants
Scion + stock grow as one.
Scion + stock grow as one.
17. Seeds form after:
Answer: B. Fertilization
Zygote develops into seed.
Zygote develops into seed.
18. Asexual reproduction is faster because:
Answer: D. All
All factors speed reproduction.
All factors speed reproduction.
19. Sexual reproduction occurs in:
Answer: D. All
Many plants reproduce sexually.
Many plants reproduce sexually.
20. Main advantage of sexual reproduction:
Answer: A. Variation
Variation improves survival chances.
Variation improves survival chances.
