SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 88

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q88

Cycas is an example of which of the following animal phylum?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Gymnosperms.

Cycas is an example of a Gymnosperm. Gymnosperms are a group of seed-producing plants that include conifers, cycads, ginkgo, and others. Cycas, specifically, belongs to the order Cycadales within the Gymnosperm group, and it is one of the oldest living plant species. These plants produce seeds that are not enclosed in fruits, distinguishing them from angiosperms (flowering plants).