Question

How many of the following are monoecious plants?

Cucurbit, Coconut, Papaya, Date palm

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2

Plants in which a single individual contains two separate male staminate and female pistillate flowers are called monoecious. Cucurbits and coconut are examples of monoecious plants.

Plants in which there are two different male and female individuals are called dioecious. The male plant produces only staminate flowers and the female plant produces only pistillate flowers. Papaya and date palm are examples of dioecious plants.