The male inflorescence of maize is referred to as:

Correct option is C

· In maize (Zea mays):
· The tassel is the male inflorescence, found at the top of the plant, producing pollen grains.
· The cob is the female inflorescence, and silks are the styles of the ovary.
· Panicle is a type of inflorescence seen in crops like rice, not maize.
· Correct option: (c).