The plants that are used for medicinal purposes and as soil binders
A
Bryophytes
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B
Pteridophytes
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C
Lichens
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D
Gymnosperms
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Solution
The correct option is B Pteridophytes Pteridophytes
Pteridophytes have many families of plants that have medicinal properties and hence pteridophyte is a phyla that has a large group of medicinal plants.
Example Adiantum is used as a laxative and to cure cough, Thelypteris is used in menstrual disorders, etc.
Pteridophytes are also used as soil binders and they avoid erosion caused by flowing wind and water.