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A plant produces colorless and odorless flowers which do not produce nectar. What is its method of pollination?

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Insect pollination

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Wind pollination

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Bird pollination

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Bat pollination

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Solution

The correct option is B
Wind pollination

Wind pollinated flowers are colorless and odorless. They do not produce nectar. Hence, they cannot attract insects for pollination.

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