Question

Which of the following is a dicot plant?

• A. Maize
• B. Rice
• C. Pea
• D. Wheat

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Pea

The correct option is C (pea)

Explanation of correct option:

1. The seeds of plants that have two cotyledons are called dicotyledons or dicots. Examples: Pea, rose, banyan, neem, and apple
2. Pea plants have seeds with two cotyledons, so they are dicots.

Explanation of incorrect answer

1. Maize, wheat, and rice comes under monocotyledons or monocots.
2. The seeds of plants that have only one cotyledon are called monocotyledons or monocots. Examples: Maize, wheat, rice, onion, sugarcane, and coconut.

Final answer: Pea is a dicot plant.