Question

Read the following statements and select the option with correct sets of statements:
a. Ovary of orchids have many ovules.
b. Anatropous ovule is the most primitive type of ovule.
c. Michelia shows apocarpous condition.
d. water hyacinth shows hydrophily.

• A. $a$ and $b$
• B. $b$ and$C$
• C. $C$ and $d$
• D. $a$ and $c$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $a$ and $c$

A) In the ovary of orchids, the massive number of ovules are produced.

B) The crassinucellate ovule is regarded as the most primitive ovule.

C) Michelia shows the apocarpous ( i.e. a gynoecium has multiple and distinct carpels) conditions.

D) Water hyacinth is an aquatic plant. but the flower floats on the surface of the water. In such type of plants, pollination takes place through either wind or insects. This type of pollination is called the anemophily.

So, the correct option is 'a and c'.