The hilum is a scar on the
- seed, where funicle was attached
- fruit, where style was present
- fruit, where it was attached to pedicel
- seed, where micropyle was present
Answer
(1) seed, where funicle was attached
Solution
As per NCERT, the seed coat has a scar called hilum, through which the developing seed was attached to the fruit (by the funicle, i.e. stalk of the ovule).
⇒ Hilum is a scar on the seed where the funicle was attached.
∵ The micropyle is a separate small pore present above the hilum.
Answer: (1)