NEET 2023 Phase 2 · BiologyFlowerPrevious Year Question
Match the following : Type of flower -- Example (A) Zygomorphic -- (I) Mustard (B) Hypogynous -- (II) Plum (C) Perigynous -- (III) Cassia (D) Epigynous -- (IV) Cucumber Select the correct option : (NEET 2023 (Phase 2))
Answer: (B) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV). Using NCERT examples: zygomorphic-Cassia, hypogynous (superior ovary)-mustard, perigynous (half-inferior ovary)-plum, and epigynous (inferior ovary)-cucumber.
- A.(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)
- B.(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)✓
- C.(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
- D.(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
Correct Answer
(B) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
Solution & Explanation
Using NCERT examples: zygomorphic-Cassia, hypogynous (superior ovary)-mustard, perigynous (half-inferior ovary)-plum, and epigynous (inferior ovary)-cucumber. This gives A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV, which is option (2), i.e. answer letter B. NCERT Reference: Ch 5, p.63, lines 7-14 — "The ovary in such flowers is said to be superior, e.g., mustard, china rose and brinjal"
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