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In a cymose inflorescence,  

a
the older flowers are present at the apical region and younger ones at the basal region.
b
younger ones are present at the apical region and older ones at the basal region.
c
older flowers are at the periphery and younger ones at the center.
d
older and younger flowers are present alternately in the axis.

detailed solution

Correct option is A

In cymose inflorescence, the flowers are arranged in basipetal manner. i.e. older flowers are at the top and younger ones are present at the base.

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