Question

Name the most advanced family of monocots.

• A. Arecaceae
• B. Orchidaceae
• C. Poaceae
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Orchidaceae

Orchidaceae are diverse and widespread family of monocotyledonous flowering plants. The flowers are often colourful and fragrant, commonly known as orchid family. Orchidaceae is considered as the most advanced family of monocots because they have about 28,000 currently accepted species distributed in about 763 genera. The members of this family are used in making perfumes, in horticulture and some are also used as food.

So, the correct answer is 'Orchidaceae'.