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Most advanced amongst the dicots is

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Asteraceae
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Malvaceae
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Brassicaceae
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Fabaceae
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Solution

The correct option is A Asteraceae
Asteraceae is considered to be the most advanced family due to they possess the following character"-
  • Capitulum inflorescence is seen in this family only helps in pollen dispersal greatly.flowers are arranged in a way that an insect even walks of flower can do the job for them.
  • They have a very effective mechanism to prevent self-pollination.
  • Use of pappus and persistent calyx helps them to spread the seed at more far distances.
  • As they are all shrubs and herbs this ensures that the life cycle will complete quickly and formation of many progenies at a short period of time.
So the correct option is 'Asteraceae'

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