Which of the following groups of plants can be used as indicators of $S O_{2}$ pollution of air?

Ferns

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Mentha

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Lichens

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Hornworts

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Solution

The correct option is C Lichens
Lichens can be used as air pollution indicators, especially of the concentration of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere. If air is very badly polluted with sulphur dioxide there may be no lichens present. They are widely used as bio-indicators.

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