Which of the following groups of plants are categorised as cryptogams?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bryophytes and Thallophyta.
Cryptogams are plants that do not produce seeds or flowers and reproduce through spores. They include groups like Thallophyta (algae and fungi), Bryophytes (mosses and liverworts), and Pteridophyta (ferns and horsetails). These plants are characterized by the absence of true flowers and seeds, relying on spore-based reproduction and often thriving in moist environments.
Other options:
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Thallophyta and Gymnosperms: Gymnosperms produce seeds, so they are not cryptogams.
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Gymnosperms and Angiosperms: Both are seed-producing plants (phanerogams).
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Pteridophyta and Angiosperms: Angiosperms produce flowers and seeds, so not cryptogams.