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Mustard (cruciferae), brinjal (solanaceae), china rose (malvaceae), lupin (leguminosae), gram (leguminosae), bean (leguminosae), chilli, Petunia, potato, tomato, Withania (solanaceae), onion, Aloe, tulip (liliaceae) have hypogynous flower while bittergourd, cucumber (cucurbitaceae), guava (myrtaceae) have epigynous flower and rose has perigynous flower.

1. All listed flowers have hypogynous ovary.
2. All listed flowers have epigynous ovary.
3. Some listed flowers have hypogynous, epigynous, and perigynous ovaries.
4. None of the listed flowers have perigynous ovary.

Correct answer: Some listed flowers have hypogynous, epigynous, and perigynous ovaries.

Solution

The examples given include hypogynous flowers (superior ovary), epigynous flowers (inferior ovary), and a perigynous flower (half-inferior/around the ovary). Since all three types are present, the correct choice is the one stating that some listed flowers have hypogynous, epigynous, and perigynous ovaries.

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