Question

Match the following seeds with their correct seed dispersal agent/mechanism.

Seed	Dispersal agent/mechanism
(i) Dandelion	(A) Water
(ii) Lotus	(B) Explosion due to pressure
(iii)Cucumber	(C) Wind
(iv) Cherries	(D) Animals

• A. (i)-(A), (ii)-(B), (iii)-(C), (iv)-D
• B. (i)-(C), (ii)-(A), (iii)-(B), (iv)-D
• C. (i)-(B), (ii)-(A), (iii)-(C), (iv)-D
• D. (i)-(A), (ii)-(C), (iii)-(B), (iv)-D

Answer 1

The correct option is B (i)-(C), (ii)-(A), (iii)-(B), (iv)-D

Seed dispersal is a process by which seeds are dispersed to different places through agents like wind, water, animals and explosion.
Wind-Light seeds with wings or feathery structures. For example, dandelions.
Water- Seeds of plants float on water. For example, lotus.
Explosion- Seeds under high pressure in the fruit. For example, cucumber.
Animals- Edible seeds that are undigested. For example, Birds consume cherry seeds and they cannot digest seed but acid and enzymes in their gut softens the seed coat.