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MCQ practice · SSC Biology Board questions · Chapter 11: Reproduction in Organisms

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Which is a unisexual flower?

Think it through first, then pick an option.

  1. a Ridge gourd
  2. b Hibiscus
  3. c Pea
  4. d Rice
Answer and explanation

Correct answer: a Ridge gourd

The ridge gourd is a unisexual flower like bottle gourd and pumpkin; one of the two essential whorls is missing.

Why the other options are wrong

  • b Hibiscus: The hibiscus flower is bisexual, as it has both androecium and gynoecium.
  • c Pea: The pea is a bisexual flower; it has both essential whorls.
  • d Rice: Rice flowers carry both stamens and carpels, so they are bisexual.