Question

(i) Gynoecium occupies the highest position while the other floral parts are situated below it.
(ii) Ovary is superior.
(iii) Examples are brassica, hibiscus, brinjal, etc.
Which condition of flowers is being described by the above statements?

• A. Hypogyny
• B. Perigyny
• C. Epigyny
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A Hypogyny

• Based on the position of calyx, corolla, and androecium in respect of the ovary on the thalamus, flowers are classified as hypogynous, perigynous, and epigynous.
  
• If the gynoecium occupies the highest position in comparison to the other parts of the flower, then such kind of flower is described as hypogynous.
  
• The ovary is superior(having flower parts attached below the ovary).
  
• Examples are mustard, china rose, hibiscus, brinjal, etc.
  

So, the correct answer is option A.