Q12 / 180 · NEET 2026 (Re-NEET) · Botany

Sphenopsida class belongs to __________.

  • Correct answer
    A
    pteridophytes
  • B
    bryophytes
  • C
    angiosperms
  • D
    gymnosperms

Solution

Pteridophytes are classified into four main classes:

1. Psilopsida (e.g., Psilotum)
2. Lycopsida (e.g., Selaginella, Lycopodium)
3. Sphenopsida (e.g., Equisetum)
4. Pteropsida (e.g., Dryopteris, Pteris, Adiantum)

Therefore, the class Sphenopsida belongs to pteridophytes.

Answer: pteridophytes

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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