Question

Pollination in water hyacinth and water lily is brought about by the agency of:

• A. Insects or wind
• B. Bats
• C. Water
• D. Birds

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Insects or wind

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Water hyacinth and water lily are aquatic plants.
2. The flowers of these plants emerge above water level.
3. They are then pollinated by insects or wind.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

Bats do not pollinate aquatic plants.

Option C:

1. Water pollination occurs as the pollen grains are released into the water and carried by the current to the stigma of another flower.
2. It occurs in Vallisneria and seagrasses.

Option D:

Birds do not pollinate aquatic plants.

Final answer: Pollination in water hyacinth and water lily is brought about by the agency of insects or wind.