Question

Which of the following statements is/are true and false?

(i) The body of Cladophora is differentiated into roots, stem and leaves.
(ii) Marsilea is devoid of specialised vascular tissue and produce seeds.
(iii) Cycas had differentiated body and produce seeds.
(iv) Both Marsilea and Horse-tails possess vascular tissue and produce seeds.

• A. (iii) is true, (i), (ii) & (iv) are false
• B. (iii) & (iv) are true; (i) & (ii) are false
• C. (i) & (ii) are true; (iii) & (iv) are false
• D. (iv) is true, (i), (ii) & (iii) are false

Answer 1

The correct option is A (iii) is true, (i), (ii) & (iv) are false

Answer is option A i.e. "(iii) is true, (i), (ii) & (iv) are false"
(i) is false statement as Cladophora is an Algae belonging to division Thallophyta where plant body is not differentiated into stem, leaves, and root.
(ii) is false statement as Marsilea is a fern belonging to division Pteridophyta. They do not produce flower nor do they produce seeds.
(iii) is a true statement as Cycas belongs to division Gymnosperms. Their plant body shows differentiation and is divided into leaves, stem, and roots. They produce terminal cones containing orange-yellow seeds.
(iv) is a false statement as Marsilea and Horse-tails are examples of ferns that are seedless vascular plants.