Read the following statements and select the option that correctly identifies true (T) and false (F) ones.
(i) The number of petals and sepals in a flower is always equal.
(ii) Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil.
(iii) Stamen forms the innermost whorl of a flower.
(iv) Petiole is the short stalk attached to the leaf.
(v) Calyx and corolla form essential whorls of the plant.

(i) - T, (ii) - T, (iii) - F, (iv) - T, (v) - F

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(i) - F, (ii) - T, (iii) - F, (iv) - T, (v) - F

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(i) - F, (ii) - T, (iii) - T, (iv) - T, (v) - F

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(i) - T, (ii) - T, (iii) - F, (iv) - F, (v) - T

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Solution

The correct option is B (i) - F, (ii) - T, (iii) - F, (iv) - T, (v) - F
The number of petals and sepals in a flower is not always equal. Pistil forms the innermost whorl of a flower. Calyx and corolla form non-essential or accessory whorls of the flower.

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(i) Calyx 1. Whorl of carpels
(ii) Corolla 2. Whorl of stamens
(iii) Androecium 3. Whorl of sepals
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Q. Match the column.

Column-I	Column-II
(a) Calyx	(i) Ovary
(b) Corolla	(ii) Sepal
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(d) Carpel	(iv) Petal
	(v) Anther
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The correct option is B (i) - F, (ii) - T, (iii) - F, (iv) - T, (v) - FThe number of petals and sepals in a flower is not always equal. Pistil forms the innermost whorl of a flower. Calyx and corolla form non-essential or accessory whorls of the flower.

The correct option is B (i) - F, (ii) - T, (iii) - F, (iv) - T, (v) - F
The number of petals and sepals in a flower is not always equal. Pistil forms the innermost whorl of a flower. Calyx and corolla form non-essential or accessory whorls of the flower.