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Which of the following statements about inflorescence is incorrect?

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Cymose inflorescence has an acropetal flower arrangement Correct Umbel is a type of racemose inflorescence Spadix is found in banana and maize Capitulum is a type of racemose inflorescence

Explanation

Cymose inflorescence has a basipetal arrangement, where older flowers are at the top and younger ones at the base. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

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