Question

Which among the following statements is incorrect about classification of flowers based on position of whorls?

(a) In hypogynous flower, gynoecium occupies the highest position

(b) Superior ovary is present in hypogynous flower

(c) In epigynous flower, gynoecium and other whorls of the flower remain on the same level

(d) China rose is an example of hypogynous flower

I had been asked this question in an online interview.

Question is from Flower-2 in division Morphology of Flowering Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) In epigynous flower, gynoecium and other whorls of the flower remain on the same level

For explanation I would say: In hypogynous flower, gynoecium occupies the highest position. Superior ovary is present in hypogynous flower. In epigynous flower, gynoecium is the bottom most whorl. China rose is an example of hypogynous flower.