Question

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

Answer 1

Correct option (a)  i and ii

Explanation:

•  Pistil may have many carpels (multicapillary pistil like Papaver)

•  Each carpel may have more than one ovule (like Watermelon,.Papaya etc.)