Q.129) Which one of the following is the characteristic feature of gymnosperms?
A) Gymnosperms have flowers for reproduction.
B) Seeds are enclosed in fruits.
C) Seeds are naked.
D) Seeds are absent.
Gymnosperms are seed-producing plants but do not form fruits. Their seeds are naked, meaning they are not enclosed within a fruit, unlike angiosperms. They also lack flowers and reproduce using cones. Hence, the defining feature of gymnosperms is the presence of naked seeds.
Correct Answer: (3) Seeds are naked.