Question

A typical flower with superior ovary and other floral parts inferior is
A. Polygamous
B. Hypogynous
C. Perigynous
D. Epigynous

Answer 1

Hint: A typical flower which has ovary placed superior along with the other floral organs is known as hypogynous. The other floral organs are also attached under the ovary to the receptacle.

Complete answer:
Option A – Polygamous
Polygamous flowers poses male, female, as well as bisexual flowers in the same plant. They are also known as polygamo monoecious or trimonoecious.
Option B – Hypogynous
Hypogynous flowers are the perianth as well as stamens are attached to the receptacle under the gynoecium. The ovary in the flower is superior to these organs, as well as its remaining floral organs arise from under the point of origin of the carpel.
Option C – Perigynous
Perigynous flowers are a hypanthium that is a floral tube formed from the fusion of the stamens, petals, and sepals. They are attached to the receptacle under the gynoecium as well as the surroundings of the ovary. The ovary is superior, as well as the free parts of the petals, sepals, and stamens.
Option D – Epigynous
The Epigynous flowers are the hypanthium fused to the gynoecium, along with the free parts of the sepals, petals, and stamens appear to be attached to the top of the gynoecium.

The correct answer to this question is option - B 'Hypogynous'.

Note:
A superior ovary is an ovary which is attached to the receptacle above the attachment of other floral parts. A superior ovary is found in various types of fleshy fruits such as true berries, drupes, etc.