Multiple choice

Generally, the calyx withers off when the fruit is formed. Sometimes, it remains attached as in tomato and brinjal. Such calyx is called ______.

  1. polysepalous

  2. persistent calyx

  3. gameosepalous

  4. depalloid

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A persistent calyx remains attached to the fruit even after flowering, seen in tomato, brinjal, and some Solanaceae. Polysepalous means free sepals (a fusion type). The question describes a calyx that doesn't wither off, so persistent is correct.