Q24 / 160 · JIPMER 2011 · Botany
In Dianthus, placentation is
- Abasal
- Correct answerBfree central
- Caxile
- Dmarginal
Solution
In free central placentation the syncarpous gynoecium is unilocular and the placentae are borne on a central column formed by extension of base of the gynoecium where the carpels fuse or the suppression of septa. e.g., Stellaria, Dianthus.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.