Question

Refer to the given figures showing the relative position of different floral parts on the thalamus and select the correct option.

• A. A - Hypogynous, B - Perigynous, C - Perigynous, D - Epigynous
• B. A - Hypogynous, B - Epigynous, C - Epigynous, D - Perigynous
• C. A - Epigynous, B - Hypogynous, C - Perigynous, D - Perigynous
• D. A - Hypogynous, B - Hypogynous, C - Perigynous, D - Epigynous

Answer 1

The correct option is A A - Hypogynous, B - Perigynous, C - Perigynous, D - Epigynous

• Hypogynous is also known as a superior ovary. In such flowers the gynoecium present at the top than the other parts of the flower. Examples are mustard and brinjal.
• In perigynous flowers, gynoecium is present at the center and other floral parts are present at the rim of the thalamus at the same level.
• Examples are plum and rose.
• In epigynous flower, the ovary is inferior while other parts are superior.
• In such flowers ovary is situated below the pedicle and other floral parts are above the ovary.
• Examples are guava ,cucumber and ray florets of sunflower.

So, the correct answer is " A - Hypogynous, B - Perigynous, C - Perigynous, D - Epigynous ".