Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: (ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This question checks conceptual sequencing in basic botany using parts of a flower and the end product of successful reproduction. You are given four terms—pollen, stamen, corolla, and fruit—and asked to arrange them in a logical flow that respects their roles and the overall outcome (fruit formation).
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
We want a coherent functional chain that highlights the role of pollen and the male organ, acknowledges the supportive floral whorl that aids pollination, and ends with the post-fertilisation product (fruit). A compact conceptual path is: recognise the key agent (pollen), pair it with its source/organ (stamen), pass through the pollination interface aided by the corolla (petals), and conclude with fruit formation after fertilisation.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Any sequence ending with fruit is sensible only if reproductive steps precede it. Placing fruit before flower parts contradicts plant reproductive chronology. Among the provided options, (ii),(iv),(iii),(i) most succinctly captures “agent → organ → aiding whorl → product”.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Confusing structural nesting (which part surrounds which) with functional flow; here the emphasis is on role-based progression toward fruit formation.
Final Answer:
(ii), (iv), (iii), (i)
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