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Refer to the given statements.
(i) Both wind and water pollinated flowers are not very colourful and do not produce nectar.
(ii) Entomophilous flowers are large, colourful, fragrant and rich in nectar.
(iii) Kigelia pinnata is an insect pollinated flower.
Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

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(i) only
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(ii) only
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(iii) only
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(i), (ii) and (iii)
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Solution

The correct option is C (iii) only
Kigelia pinnata(sausage tree) is an example of chiropterophilous flower. In chiropterophily, cross pollination is performed by bats. Chiropterophilous flowers are dull-coloured with strong fermenting of fruity odour, abundant nectar and pollen grains.

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