NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, the correct answer is ‘Superior’.

Detailed explanation-2: -In hypogynous flowers, the perianth and stamens are attached to the receptacle below the gynoecium; the ovary is superior to these organs, and the remaining floral organs arise from below the point of origin of the carpel.

Detailed explanation-3: -When the ovary is superior to the other floral organs, then the flower is said to be a hypogynous flower. A superior ovary is found in types of fleshy fruits such as true berries, drupes, etc. Some examples of flowers with superior ovary are buttercup, magnolia, etc. Hypogynous flowers are seen in family Fabaceae.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chinarose has a superior ovary, which means it is a hypogynous flower because in this flower gynoecium occupies the highest position while the other parts are situated below it. The ovary is said to be superior in this kind of flower. This type of flowers are also found in the mustard and brinjal plants.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hypogynous flowers: The flowers in which gynoecium occupies the highest position while the other parts are situated below it is called hypogynous flowers. The ovary in this variety is said to be superior, e.g., mustard, china rose, and brinjal.