Match List-I with List-II:
|
List-I |
List-II |
||
|
(A) |
Calyx |
(I) |
Group of carpels |
|
(B) |
Corolla |
(II) |
Group of stamens |
|
(C) |
Androecium |
(III) |
Group of petals |
|
(D) |
Gynoecium |
(IV) |
Group of sepals |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
— Concept: This question tests your knowledge of the different whorls of a flower and their constituent parts, which is…Concept: This question tests your knowledge of the different whorls of a flower and their constituent parts, which is fundamental to understanding floral morphology.
Why (A) is correct:
- Calyx is the outermost whorl of a flower, and its individual units are called sepals. So, Calyx is a group of sepals (A-IV).
- Corolla is the second whorl, composed of individual units called petals. So, Corolla is a group of petals (B-III).
- Androecium is the male reproductive whorl, consisting of individual units called stamens. So, Androecium is a group of stamens (C-II).
- Gynoecium is the female reproductive whorl, consisting of individual units called carpels (or pistils). So, Gynoecium is a group of carpels (D-I).
Why other options are wrong:
- Option B incorrectly matches Calyx with carpels and Corolla with stamens.
- Option C incorrectly matches Androecium with petals and Gynoecium with stamens.
- Option D incorrectly matches Calyx with carpels and Gynoecium with sepals.
NEET Tip: Remember the order of floral whorls from outermost to innermost: Calyx, Corolla, Androecium, Gynoecium. Think of them as 'KCA-G' for easy recall.
Correct Answer: (A)
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I