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CBSE 2026 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q22
Differentiate between wind-pollinated and insect-pollinated flowers. Give an example of each type.
Differentiate between wind-pollinated and insect-pollinated flowers. Give an example of each type.
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Wind pollinated flowers
Insect Pollinated flowers
Flowers are dull or not colourful.
Flowers are colourful.
Flowers do not produce nectar.
Flowers produce nectar.
Flowers are not fragrant.
Flowers are fragrant.
Flowers are generally of small size.
Flowers are of large size.
Pollen grains are produced in large numbers.
Pollen grains are not produced in large numbers.
Pollen grains are light weight and non sticky.
Pollen grains are heavy and sticky.
Often have feathery stigma to easily trap air borne pollens
Stigma is often non feathery.
Any other correct difference
• Example :
Wind pollinated flowers
Insect Pollinated flowers
Maize, Cannabis, Grasses
Yucca, Sunflower
Any other correct example
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