Question

Which among the following are incorrect?

(a) Gymnosperms are fruitless plants that are mostly found in hilly areas

(b) Gymnosperms are perennial, evergreen and woody trees

(c) Gymnosperms have needle-shaped leaves that are well-adapted to withstand extreme weather conditions

(d) Gymnosperms are also termed as hard wood trees

I had been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

The above asked question is from Plant Kingdom in chapter Plant Kingdom of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) Gymnosperms have needle-shaped leaves that are well-adapted to withstand extreme weather conditions

To explain: Gymnosperms are fruitless plants that are mostly found in hilly areas. They are perennial, evergreen and woody trees. They have needle-shaped leaves that are well-adapted to withstand extreme weather conditions. Gymnosperms are also termed as soft wood trees.