Arrange plant developmental stages in a simple botanical timeline: Items: a. Seed b. Fruit c. Plant d. Stem e. Flower Choose the correct earliest-to-latest sequence.
Verbal Reasoning
Logical Sequence of Words
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Aa, c, d, e, b
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Ba, c, e, d, b
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Ca, e, c, d, b
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Da, c, e, b, d
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: a, c, d, e, b
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The question tests awareness of a simplified plant growth sequence from propagule to reproductive product.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- a = Seed germinates.
- c = Plant (seedling to vegetative body).
- d = Stem develops as major axis.
- e = Flower (reproductive organ).
- b = Fruit (post-fertilisation structure).
Concept / Approach:Follow biological progression: germination → vegetative structures → reproduction → fruit set.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Seed (a) → Plant (c).Plant develops a stem (d) to support organs.Flower (e) forms for reproduction.Fruit (b) develops after fertilisation.Verification / Alternative check:Fruit cannot precede flowers; stems precede flowers in the typical sequence.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Orders placing fruit or flower before seed/plant invert biology.
Common Pitfalls:Assuming leaves must be explicitly listed; here “stem” implies the vegetative build before flowering.
Final Answer:a, c, d, e, b