Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
(i) Endothecium lies below epidermis
(ii) Fusion of egg with male gamete is called apogamy
(iii) Synergids are haploid.
(iv) The point at which funicle touches the ovule is raphe.

Options

A. (i) and (iv)
B. (i) and (ii)
C. (i) and (iii)
D. (ii) and (iii)

Explanation

To determine which of the statements are correct, let's analyze each statement one by one:

1. **Statement (i): Endothecium lies below epidermis.**
- The endothecium is a layer of cells found in the anther of the flower. The structure of the anther consists of four layers: the outermost layer is the epidermis, followed by the endothecium, then the middle layer, and finally the tapetum. Therefore, this statement is **correct**.

2. **Statement (ii): Fusion of egg with male gamete is called apogamy.**
- The fusion of the egg cell with the male gamete (sperm) is known as **syngamy**, not apogamy. Apogamy refers to a type of reproduction where the embryo develops without fertilization. Therefore, this statement is **incorrect**.

3. **Statement (iii): Synergids are haploid.**
- Synergids are indeed haploid cells that are present in the embryo sac of flowering plants. They play a role in guiding the pollen tube to the egg cell. Therefore, this statement is **correct**.

4. **Statement (iv): The point at which funicle touches the ovule is raphe.**
- The raphe is actually the structure that connects the ovule to the funicle, but it is not the point where the funicle touches the ovule. The point of attachment is referred to as the chalaza. Therefore, this statement is **incorrect**.

**Summary of Correct Statements:**
- Statement (i) is correct.
- Statement (ii) is incorrect.
- Statement (iii) is correct.
- Statement (iv) is incorrect.

Thus, the correct statements are (i) and (iii).

### Final Answer:
The correct statements are (i) and (iii).