Question

Among the terms listed below, those that are not technically correct names for a floral whorl are
(i) Andrecium (ii) Carpel
(iii) Corolla (iv) Sepal,
A. androcium
B. carpel
C. corolla
D. sepal

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
All the four whorls of the plant with their relative position in flower can be indicated through following diagram.

Sepals collectively form a whorl, called as calyx while technically the carpel is known as gynoecium. The floral whorls formed by petals and stamens are called as corolla and androecium respectively.