PG TRB BOTANY ONLINE TEST / QUIZ AS PER LATEST SYLLABUS | Unit I - Algae | Contributions of Indian Phycologists.

PG TRB BOTANY ONLINE TEST / QUIZ AS PER LATEST SYLLABUS | Unit I - Algae | Contributions of Indian Phycologists: (M.O.Parthasarathy,V.Desikachary,V.KrishnamurthyandV.S.Sundaralingam).

1. Who is considered the "Father of Indian Phycology"?

• A. V. Desikachary
• B. M. O. P. Iyengar
• C. V. Krishnamurthy
• D. V. S. Sundaralingam

2. M. O. P. Iyengar's monumental work was on the classification of which group of algae?

• A. Volvocales and Oedogoniales
• B. Cyanophyceae
• C. Chlorophyceae
• D. Bacillariophyceae

3. The book "Cyanophyta" (1959), a comprehensive account of blue-green algae, was authored by:

• A. M. O. P. Iyengar
• B. V. Krishnamurthy
• C. V. Desikachary
• D. V. S. Sundaralingam

4. Which phycologist is credited with pioneering work on the economic importance of marine algae in India?

• A. V. Desikachary
• B. M. O. P. Iyengar
• C. V. S. Sundaralingam
• D. V. Krishnamurthy

5. V. S. Sundaralingam's research primarily focused on the morphology and taxonomy of which group?

• A. Marine Cyanophyceae
• B. Charophyta
• C. Diatoms
• D. Marine brown algae

6. The discovery of the new genus *Gomontiana* was a significant contribution by:

• A. V. Krishnamurthy
• B. V. Desikachary
• C. M. O. P. Iyengar
• D. V. S. Sundaralingam

7. Which of the following phycologists established the Phycological Society of India?

• A. V. Krishnamurthy
• B. V. Desikachary
• C. M. O. P. Iyengar
• D. V. S. Sundaralingam

8. V. Desikachary's work on Diatoms led to the publication of the book "Atlas of the Diatoms of the Indian Ocean". What was his primary focus?

• A. Freshwater Diatoms
• B. Diatoms of Western Ghats
• C. Diatoms from coastal waters
• D. Marine planktonic and benthic Diatoms

9. Which of these phycologists is renowned for his contributions to the study of the life cycles of marine algae?

• A. M. O. P. Iyengar
• B. V. Krishnamurthy
• C. V. Desikachary
• D. V. S. Sundaralingam

10. The concept of "protoplast fusion" in algae was a significant contribution to phycological research. This work was pioneered by:

• A. M. O. P. Iyengar
• B. V. Krishnamurthy
• C. V. S. Sundaralingam
• D. V. Desikachary

11. Which of the following is an important contribution of V. Desikachary to the field of Diatomology?

• A. Discovery of a new class of diatoms
• B. Research on freshwater diatoms
• C. Creation of a comprehensive monograph on Diatom flora
• D. Work on the life cycle of diatoms

12. V. Krishnamurthy's research at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) was pivotal in understanding:

• A. Seaweed culture and utilization
• B. Freshwater algae taxonomy
• C. Algal toxins
• D. Microscopic cyanobacteria

13. The book "Some Aspects of the Algae of India" was a compilation of lectures given by which eminent phycologist?

• A. V. Desikachary
• B. M. O. P. Iyengar
• C. V. Krishnamurthy
• D. V. S. Sundaralingam

14. V. S. Sundaralingam is best known for his detailed studies on the life history and reproductive structures of which group of algae?

• A. Charophytes
• B. Marine Diatoms
• C. Blue-green algae
• D. Filamentous green algae

15. The discovery of isogamy in *Oedogonium* was a groundbreaking finding by:

• A. V. Desikachary
• B. V. Krishnamurthy
• C. M. O. P. Iyengar
• D. V. S. Sundaralingam

16. Which phycologist is associated with extensive taxonomic studies of freshwater algae from South India?

• A. V. Krishnamurthy
• B. M. O. P. Iyengar
• C. V. Desikachary
• D. V. S. Sundaralingam

17. V. Desikachary's work is particularly significant for the detailed morphology and life history studies of which specific genera?

• A. *Porphyrosiphon* and *Microcoleus*
• B. *Chara* and *Nitella*
• C. *Dictyota* and *Sargassum*
• D. *Fucus* and *Laminaria*

18. The establishment of the Seaweed Research and Utilization Centre was a key initiative by:

• A. V. Desikachary
• B. V. Krishnamurthy
• C. M. O. P. Iyengar
• D. V. S. Sundaralingam

19. M. O. P. Iyengar's work on the sexuality of which genus established his international reputation?

• A. *Chara*
• B. *Spirogyra*
• C. *Nostoc*
• D. *Volvox*

20. The book "The Cyanophyta: A Monograph" by V. Desikachary is a landmark publication for its detailed treatment of:

• A. Marine species
• B. All known species globally
• C. Species from South India only
• D. Fossil Cyanophyta

21. The phycologist who contributed significantly to the understanding of the reproductive patterns in Chlorophyceae, particularly on anisogamy and oogamy, is:

• A. V. Desikachary
• B. V. Krishnamurthy
• C. V. S. Sundaralingam
• D. M. O. P. Iyengar

22. Who among the following is known for his research on the developmental morphology of the gametophytes of brown algae?

• A. V. Krishnamurthy
• B. V. Desikachary
• C. V. S. Sundaralingam
• D. M. O. P. Iyengar

23. The Indian Phycological Journal was initiated by which of the Indian phycologists?

• A. M. O. P. Iyengar
• B. V. Desikachary
• C. V. Krishnamurthy
• D. V. S. Sundaralingam

24. V. S. Sundaralingam’s work on the life history of *Chara* species from South India is considered foundational for understanding:

• A. Algal pigments
• B. The evolutionary relationship between algae and higher plants
• C. Photosynthetic pathways in Charophytes
• D. The role of Charophytes in aquatic ecosystems

25. The phycologist who significantly contributed to the knowledge of diatoms in relation to paleoclimatology and oil exploration is:

• A. V. Desikachary
• B. M. O. P. Iyengar
• C. V. Krishnamurthy
• D. V. S. Sundaralingam

26. Which phycologist's work at the University of Madras was instrumental in building a world-class phycological herbarium?

• A. V. Krishnamurthy
• B. V. Desikachary
• C. M. O. P. Iyengar
• D. V. S. Sundaralingam

27. Who published the monograph "An Introduction to the Indian Algae" which served as a fundamental textbook for phycology students?

• A. V. Krishnamurthy
• B. V. Desikachary
• C. V. S. Sundaralingam
• D. M. O. P. Iyengar

28. The discovery of the genus *Sirocladium*, a new genus of Zygnematales, was a notable finding by:

• A. V. Desikachary
• B. M. O. P. Iyengar
• C. V. Krishnamurthy
• D. V. S. Sundaralingam

29. The phycologist who, along with his students, made significant contributions to the taxonomy of freshwater filamentous green algae from the Adyar and Vellar estuaries is:

• A. V. Desikachary
• B. V. Krishnamurthy
• C. M. O. P. Iyengar
• D. V. S. Sundaralingam

30. V. Krishnamurthy's later work at the Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany focused on which field?

• A. Cytology and morphogenesis of algae
• B. Algal biotechnology
• C. Algal paleontology
• D. Algal genetics

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