Q. With reference to Desiccation-tolerant vascular plants, consider the following statements::
1.Desiccation-tolerant vascular plants are a type of aquatic plants that thrive in waterlogged environments.
2.These plants are found in both temperate and tropical climates.
3.India is the only country in the tropical region where Desiccation-tolerant vascular plants are not found.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are incorrect. Desiccation-tolerant vascular (DT) plants are those plant species that are able to withstand extreme dehydration. They can lose up to 95% of their water content and can revive themselves once water is available again. A study has recently found 62 desiccation-tolerant vascular plant species in Western Ghats. Of these, 16 are endemic to India while 12 are exclusive to Western Ghats outcrops.
Statement 2 is correct. These plants are found in both flowering and non-flowering species and in both temperate and tropical climates.
Source: ForumIAS
