Question

Statement 1: The spongy seeds or seeds with the fibrous outer coat are generally dispersed by wind.

Statement 2: Maple seeds are dispersed by wind.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only statement 2 is correct

• The seeds which have spongy or fibrous outer coat are generally dispersed by water. The spongy surface allows them to float on the water. E.g., Coconut.
• Maple seeds have wing like outgrowth and are lightweight. Hence, they are dispersed by wind.