In a free floating plant, the stomata are

Absent

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Present on upper surface

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Present on both the surface

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Present on lower surface

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Solution

The correct option is A Present on upper surface
For the leaves of the plant to float on the surface of water, most aquatic plants have flat leaves which act as a type of flotation device for the plant. The stomata are present on the upper surface of the leaf.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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