Which of the following is/are not the characteristics of wind pollinated flowers ?  A. Light and non-stickyB. Possess well exposed stamensC. Large and often feathery stigmaD. Often have many ovules in each ovary.  Choose the correct answer from the options given below : – Answer & Explanation | CUET Subject PYQ – Dubuddy

Which of the following is/are not the characteristics of wind pollinated flowers ?
  A. Light and non-sticky
B. Possess well exposed stamens
C. Large and often feathery stigma
D. Often have many ovules in each ovary.
  Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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A and C only
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C only
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B and D only
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D only
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D only
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Detailed Explanation

Pollination by wind is more common amongst abiotic pollinations. Wind pollination also requires that the pollen grains are light and non-sticky so that they can be transported in wind currents. They often possess well-exposed stamens (so that the pollens are easily dispersed into wind currents, and large often-feathery stigma to easily trap air-borne pollen grains. Wind pollinated flowers often have a single ovule in each ovary and numerous flowers packed into an inflorescence; a familiar example is the corn cob – the tassels you see are nothing but the stigma and style which wave in the wind to trap pollen grains. Wind-pollination is quite common in grasses.

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