Question

Seeds of drumstick and maple are carried long distances by wind because they possess?

• A. winged seeds
• B. large and hairy seeds
• C. long and ridged fruits
• D. spiny seed

Answer 1

The correct option is A

winged seeds

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The seeds of maple and drumstick contain wings that are carried away by wind very easily.
2. There are many other seeds that are characterized in a way that can be carried out by the wind, water, and sometimes animals.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

The large and hairy seeds are huge in size and cannot be carried out by wind very easily due to their weight.

Option C:

Long and ridged fruits are like bottle guards, lady's fingers, and cucumbers which cannot be carried out by winds as their seeds are inside the vegetable only.

Option D:

1. Spiny seeds have hooks and spines, which are present seeds.
2. The dispersion of these seeds is done by the animals.

Final Answer:

Seeds of drumstick and maple are carried long distances by wind because they possess winged seeds.