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1 markMCQSection A

Part(s) of a flower which attracts insects for pollination is (are)

How do Organisms Reproduce?
Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants

Options

(A)petals and Sepals
(B)anther and Stigma
(C)petals only
(D)sepals only
Official Answer

The correct option is C (petals only).

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Marking Scheme

  • 11 Mark for selecting the correct option (C).

Hint

Recall which part of a flower is colorful and fragrant to catch the attention of bees and butterflies.

Quick Oral Answer

Petals are the brightly colored parts of a flower that attract insects for pollination by providing visual cues and often secreting sweet scents.

Analysis & Explanation

In a flower, the petals are typically brightly colored, large, and sometimes scented. Their primary evolutionary function is to attract insects, birds, and other animal pollinators to facilitate pollination.


  • Sepals (Option A and D) are green, leaf-like structures that protect the flower in its bud stage; they do not play a primary role in attracting insects.
  • Anther and Stigma (Option B) are the male and female reproductive organs respectively, involved directly in producing pollen and receiving it, rather than attracting insects.

Thus, petals only are specialized for attracting insects.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Students sometimes choose Option A (petals and sepals) thinking all outer whorls attract insects. However, sepals are green and protective, not attractive.

Interesting Facts

Many petals have patterns called 'nectar guides' that are visible only in the ultraviolet spectrum, which bees can see but humans cannot!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2024?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "How do Organisms Reproduce?" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper.