Question

In $\underset{–}{\left(i\right)}$ condition, both male and female flowers are borne on same plant; an example of such plants is $\underset{–}{\left(ii\right)}$.

• A. (i) monoecious, (ii) cucurbit
• B. (i) monoecious, (ii) papaya
• C. (i) dioecious, (ii) cucurbit
• D. (i) dioecious, (ii) papaya

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

(i) monoecious, (ii) cucurbit

Monoecious plant species have separate male and female flowers on the same plant. Examples or monoecious plants are maize, birch, coconut and cucurbit. The plants in which male and female flowers are borne on separate individual are referred to as dioecious plants. e.g., papaya, date palm.