NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Which combination of statements about the gynoecium is correct?
The gynoecium consists of one or more carpels, each with stigma, style, and ovary. Syncarpous carpels are fused.
The stigma is located at the base of the style and is the receptacle for pollen grains. Each ovary contains only one ovule.
Apocarpous carpels are always found in flowers with a single ovary. The ovary is always superior in position.
The style connects the ovary to the stigma, and each ovary may have multiple ovules attached to a placenta.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The gynoecium is indeed made up of one or more carpels with stigma, style, and ovary, and syncarpous carpels are fused as stated in the context. Option B is incorrect because the stigma is at the tip of the style, and an ovary can have multiple ovules. Option C is misleading since apocarpous carpels can be found in various floral arrangements, and not all ovaries are superior. Option D is partially correct but does not capture the distinction between syncarpous and apocarpous structures.
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