NEET 2026 ALL Q #2033
COMPETENCY BASED
APPLY
4 Marks 2026 NTA-RE-NEET-2026 MCQ SINGLE
Which of the following are characteristic features of Solanaceae family?
(a) Flowers are bisexual and actinomorphic
(b) Calyx have five sepals and are united
(c) Androecium have five stamens and are epipetalous
(d) Ovary is inferior
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (b), (c) and (d) only
(B) (a), (b) and (c) only
(C) (d) only
(D) (a) and (b) only
Correct Answer: B

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Step 1: Analyze the floral characteristics of Solanaceae

The family Solanaceae, commonly known as the potato family, exhibits specific floral traits: flowers are bisexual, actinomorphic, and hypogynous.

Step 2: Evaluate the given statements

Statement (a) is correct: Flowers are bisexual and actinomorphic. Statement (b) is correct: The calyx consists of five sepals which are gamosepalous (united). Statement (c) is correct: The androecium consists of five stamens which are epipetalous (attached to the petals). Statement (d) is incorrect: The ovary in Solanaceae is superior, not inferior.

Step 3: Select the correct option

Since (a), (b), and (c) are correct, and (d) is incorrect, the correct combination is (a), (b), and (c).

Final Answer: (B)

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because the student must recall specific morphological data and apply it to evaluate the validity of multiple statements simultaneously.
Knowledge Dimension: CONCEPTUAL
Justification: The question tests the understanding of botanical classification principles and the structural organization of flowering plants.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of NEET, this is classified as COMPETENCY. This question aligns with the NCERT Biology curriculum regarding the Morphology of Flowering Plants, requiring precise diagnostic knowledge of family-level characteristics.

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