Question

Which among the following has specialised tissue for conduction of water?
(i) Thallophyta
(ii) Bryophyta
(iii) Pteridophyta
(iv) Gymnosperms

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (ii) and (iii)
• C. (iii) and (iv)
• D. (i) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is C (iii) and (iv)

Pteridophyte is first terrestrial plant to have specialized conducting tissue-Xylem and Phloem. Xylem tissues are important for conduction of water and mineral in plants. Both xylem and phloem are present in the gymnosperms also. Hence, the correct answer is the option C.