Statement I: The ovary in hypogynous flowers is said to be superior.
Statement II: The ovary in perigynous flowers is said to be half inferior.
Statement I and Statement II both are correct.
— Concept: This question tests your understanding of flower morphology, specifically the position of the ovary relative…Concept: This question tests your understanding of flower morphology, specifically the position of the ovary relative to other floral parts, which determines whether a flower is hypogynous, perigynous, or epigynous.
Why (A) is correct:
- Statement I: In hypogynous flowers, the ovary is positioned above the other floral parts (sepals, petals, stamens), which are attached below the ovary. This makes the ovary superior. Examples include mustard, china rose, brinjal.
- Statement II: In perigynous flowers, the ovary is situated in the center, and the other floral parts are located on the rim of the thalamus, almost at the same level. This arrangement makes the ovary half inferior. Examples include plum, rose, peach.
Both statements accurately describe the ovary position in hypogynous and perigynous flowers, respectively.
Why other options are wrong:
- Options B, C, and D are incorrect because both statements are factually accurate descriptions of ovary positions in the respective floral types.
NEET Tip: Remember the examples for each type: Hypogynous (High/Superior) - Mustard, China Rose, Brinjal; Perigynous (Partial/Half-inferior) - Plum, Rose, Peach; Epigynous (Embedded/Inferior) - Guava, Cucumber, Ray florets of sunflower.
Correct Answer: (A)
Statement I and Statement II both are correct.