UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 1

● Stamens :
◦ The male reproductive parts of the flower are called stamens.
◦ It consists of Anther and Filament.
◦ Anther : produces pollen grains
◦ Filament : a stalk-like structure and gives support to the anther . Hence statement 1 is incorrect .
● Carpels :
◦ The female reproductive part in a plant is called carpel .
◦ It consists of stigma, style, and ovary.
◦ Ovary : contains ovules that develop into seeds.
◦ Style : a tube on top of the ovary connecting ovary to stigma.
◦ Stigma : receives the pollen during fertilization.
● Sepals :
◦ These are the outermost parts of the flower and are located under the flower.
◦ All sepals are called the calyx.
● Petals :
◦ These are modified leaves.
◦ All the petals of a flower are called a corolla. Hence statement 2 is incorrect .