UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 84
Consider the following kinds of organisms:
- Bat
- Bee
- Bird
Which of the above is/are pollinating agent/agents?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: Pollination is carried out by insect pollinators including bees, as well as nectar-feeding bats and birds.
Statement/Item-wise Analysis:
1: Correct - Some bat species transfer pollen while feeding on flowers.
2: Correct - Bees are major pollinators of numerous flowering plants and crops.
3: Correct - Nectar-feeding birds, including sunbirds, may pollinate flowers.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct item 3.
B: Incorrect - omits correct items 1, 3.
C: Incorrect - omits correct item 2.
D: Correct - includes exactly the valid statements/items and excludes the invalid ones.