Question

Which among the following is monocarpic?

• A. Coconut
• B. Apple
• C. Bamboo$/$ Agave
• D. Mango

Answer 1

The correct option is C Bamboo$/$ Agave

Which among the following is monocarpic

$\Rightarrow$ Bamboo/Agave(century plant)

$\Rightarrow$ Monocarpic plants are those that flower, set seeds and then die.

$\Rightarrow$ The plant can live a number of years before it will flower. Flowering does not by itself result in the death of the plants but the production of fruits and seeds causes change changes within the plants which lead to death.