Class CBSE Class 12 Biology Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants Q #1879
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1 Marks 2005 AISSCE(Board Exam) MCQ SINGLE
Pollination in water hyacinth and water lily is brought about by the agency of
(A) water
(B) insects or wind
(C) birds
(D) bats
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Water hyacinth has single spike of 8-15 conspicuous attractive flowers which attract bees and other insects. These insects pollinate them. Water lily is also an aquatic plant with large conspicuous coloured flowers. Most of the species are bee pollinated.