Match List-I (Name of the Plant) with List II (Seed Dispersal Mechanism) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists-
List-I List-II
(Name of the Plant) (Seed Dispersal Mechanism)
(a) Coconut 1. By animals
(b) Drumstick 2. Explosive mechanism
(c) Coklebur (Xanthium) 3. By water
(d) Castor 4. By wind
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(a) 2 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) 3
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(a) 3 (b) 4 (c) 1 (d) 2
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(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 1 (d) 3
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(a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) 2
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Coconut fruits have a fibrous husk that enables them to float, making them ideally adapted for dispersal by water (ocean currents). Drumstick (Moringa) seeds have wing-like structures that catch wind currents for long-distance dispersal. Cocklebur (Xanthium) fruits have sharp hooks or spines that readily attach to animal fur and clothing, ensuring transport by animals. Castor seeds are enclosed in explosive capsules that burst open when mature, forcefully scattering seeds away from the parent plant.