Consider the following statements Statement I: Pteridophytes possess vascular bundles and have well-differentiated plant bodies consisting of roots, stems, and leaves. Statement II: Pteridophytes are considered vascular cryptogams, including plants such as club mosses, horse-tails, and ferns. Options: |ForumIAS

[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

[B] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

[C] Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

[D] Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Pteridophytes have well-differentiated roots, stems, and leaves, and contain vascular bundles.
They are vascular cryptogams (plants with vascular tissues but without seeds), and this classification includes club mosses, horse-tails, and ferns.
Statement II explains Statement I because the presence of vascular bundles and differentiated organs is why they are grouped as vascular cryptogams.

Source: Environment (N.C.E.R.T)