Q37 / 180 · NEET 2018 · Botany

Which of the following flowers only once in its life-time?

  • A
    Mango
  • B
    Jackfruit
  • Correct answer
    C
    Bamboo species
  • D
    Papaya

Solution

Bamboo plants are perennial, monocarpic plants. They flower only once in their lifetime, usually after 50-100 years. They produce a large number of fruits and die. Mango, Jackfruit, and Papaya are polycarpic plants. i.e. they flower repeatedly at regular intervals every year.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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