Which one of the following plants have contributed to coal formation?

Pteridophytes

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Gymnosperms

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Bacteria

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Archaebacteria

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Solution

The correct option is A Pteridophytes
Coal formed millions of years ago when the earth was covered with huge swampy forests where plants - giant ferns, reeds and mosses grew. The large pteridophyte forests are responsible for the formation of coal deposits, mainly in Europe, Asia and North America.

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