Question

Consider the following four statements (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and select the right option.
(i) In vexillary aestivation, the large posterior petal is called- standard, two lateral ones are wings and two small anterior petals are termed keel.
(ii) The floral formula for liliaceae is
(iii) In pea flower, the stamens are monoadelphous
(iv) Persistent calyx is characteristic feature of fabaceae

• A. (i) and (iii)
• B. (i) and (ii)
• C. (ii) and (iii)
• D. (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is B (i) and (ii)

(i) In vexillary aestivation, the large posterior petal is called- standard, two lateral ones are wings and two small anterior petals are termed keel.
(ii) The floral formula for liliaceae is

In pea flowers, the stamens are diadelphous, grouped in two bundles.
Persistent calyx is a characteristic feature of family solanaceae.