The statements given below describe certain features that are observed in the pistil of flowers.
i Pistil may have many carpels
ii Each carpel may have more than one ovule
iii Each carpel has only one ovule
iv Pistil have only one carpel
Choose the statements that are true from the options below:
(a) i and ii (b) i and iii
(c) ii and iv (d) iii and iv

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Answer: (a). i and ii
• The pistil may have many carpels (multi-capillary pistil like Papaver)
• Each carpel may have more than one ovule (like Watermelon,.Papaya etc.)

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Answer: (a). i and ii • The pistil may have many carpels (multi-capillary pistil like Papaver) • Each carpel may have more than one ovule (like Watermelon,.Papaya etc.)

Answer: (a). i and ii
• The pistil may have many carpels (multi-capillary pistil like Papaver)
• Each carpel may have more than one ovule (like Watermelon,.Papaya etc.)