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Among which of the following plants, fruits bursts open to scatter the seeds?
  1. Lotus
  2. Venus Fly trap
  3. Drosera
  4. Balsam

A
Balsam
B
Venus Fly trap
C
Lotus
D
Drosera
Solution
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The correct option is C Balsam
  • There are different mechanisms which are used for the dispersal of the seeds by the plants.
  • The Balsam fruit is composed of the pod-like structures. On maturity, the fruits dry out and the pods open up.
  • The breaking of the fruits causes the seeds to scattered which results in the dispersal of the seed.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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