AIIMS2019Biology-Morphology of Flowering Plants

AIIMS 2019 Biology Types of Flowers MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following is correct

A

Perigynous–plum, peach, rose

B

Epigynous–guava and cucumber

C

Hypogynous–mustard, rose

D

Both (1) and (2)

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Option D is correct because it accurately identifies the floral arrangements of the listed plants: perigynous flowers, such as those of plum, peach, and rose, have a hypanthium that is fused with the ovary; epigynous flowers, like guava and cucumber, have the ovary positioned above the other floral parts; and hypogynous flowers, such as mustard and rose, feature an inferior ovary. Option A is misleading as rose is not strictly perigynous; option B is incorrect because it does not include all epigynous examples; and option C incorrectly categorizes rose as hypogynous, which is not universally applicable. Understanding these classifications helps clarify the relationships between floral structures and their reproductive strategies.

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