Question

Statement 1: Ornithophilous flowers secrete large quantities of nectar.

Statement 2: Ornithophilous flowers are tubular in shape and mostly of scarlet color.

• A. Both statements are true. Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.
• B. Both statements are true. But Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1.
• C. Statement 1 is true. Statement 2 is false.
• D. Statement 1 is false. Statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Both statements are true. But Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1.

Ornithophilous flowers are the flowers whose pollination is done by birds. To attract birds they have to produce a lot of nectar and also have tubular structure so that birds can suck the nectar well.