Question

Among Bitter Gourd, Mustard, Brinjal, Pumpkin, China Rose, Lupin, Cucumber, Sunn Hemp, Gram, Guava, Bean, Chilli, Plum, Petunia, Tomato, Rose, Withania, Potato, Onion, Aloe And Tulip, how many plants have a hypogynous flower?

• A. Eighteen
• B. Fifteen
• C. Ten
• D. Six

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Fifteen

The correct option is B.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Hypogynous flowers have gynoecium occupying the highest position whereas the other parts are present below it.
2. Brinjal, mustard, china rose, chili, tomato, petunia, withania, onion, potato, lupin, aloe, tulip, gram, sunn hemp and bean have hypogynous flowers.
3. Epigynous flowers have ovaries located below the stamens. Examples- Bittergours, pumpkin, cucumber, guava, etc.
4. Perigynous flowers have ovaries and stamens located at the same level. Examples-Plum, rose, etc.

Final answer: Fifteen plants have a hypogynous flower.