Biology · MORPHOLOGY OF FLOWERING PLANTS

Given below are two statements: Statement I: In apocarpous condition, carpels are fused together as seen in mustard and tomato. Statement II: When more than one carpel is present in a flower, they may be free as in lotus and rose, and are called apocarpous. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.