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In cruciferae...

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In cruciferae, the two carpels in each flower are placed

A

Transversely

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B

Obliquely

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C

Anteroposteriorly

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D

Separately

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Solution

The correct option is C Transversely
In Cruciferae, the ovary is superior with two united carpels placed transversely, with parietal placentation
So, the correct answer is 'Transversely'

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