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Refer to the given figure showing three parent species, X, Y and Z (in plot I) and their respective seedlings after dispersal (in plot II).

Select the incorrect statement regarding species X, Y and Z.                          

(i) X could be pea plant in which fruits burst open forcibly after drying.

(ii) Y could be Xanthium in which seeds are hooked i.e., have spines.

(iii) Z could be Acer in which fruits and seeds have wings or hair like structure.

(iv) X could be coconut, Y could be lotus and Z could be Calotropis.

 

A) (iii) and (iv) only

B) (i) and (ii) only

C) (iii) only         

D) (iv) only