Question

Plants bearing small, inconspicuous flowers lacking fragrance and nectar and producing large number of smooth-walled pollen grains is characteristic of ___________.

• A. Chiropterophily
• B. Entomophily
• C. Anemophily
• D. Ornithophily

Hint:

Wind-pollinated flowers are usually unattractive but produce large quantities of pollen.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding pollination types.
Different pollination mechanisms are adapted to specific agents such as insects, birds, bats, or wind.
Step 2: Features of anemophily.
Anemophilous plants are wind-pollinated and thus have small, dull flowers without nectar or fragrance. They produce abundant, light, smooth pollen grains for easy dispersal.
Step 3: Evaluation of options.
(A) Chiropterophily: Bat pollination — flowers are large and scented.
(B) Entomophily: Insect pollination — flowers are colorful and fragrant.
(C) Anemophily: Correct — all features mentioned match wind pollination.
(D) Ornithophily: Bird pollination — flowers are bright and nectar-rich.
Step 4: Conclusion.
The given characteristics are typical of anemophily.