Question

Statement 1: Some seeds have thorns all over their surface.

Statement 2: Thorns on the seed surface help in seed dispersal.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct.
• B. Both the statements are correct.
• C. Both the statements are incorrect.
• D. Only statement 2 is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both the statements are correct.

Some dry fruits have specialised structures like hooks, thorns, hairy parts, etc. They get stuck to the bodies of animals. Hence, are carried to distant places and lead to seed dispersal.