SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 97

SSC CPO Tier I - 13th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q97

What is the term used for pollination by the wind?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Anemophily  Anemophily or wind pollination is a form of pollination whereby pollen is distributed by wind. 
  Almost all gymnosperms are anemophilous, as are many plants in the order Poales, including grasses, sedges and rushes.
  Anemophilous, or wind-pollinated flowers, are usually small and inconspicuous and do not possess a scent or produce nectar.