GS PrelimsEnvironmentAdaptation1995

Most of the desert plants bloom during night time because

A

their blooming is controlled by low temperature

B

they are sensitive to the phases of moon

C

the desert insects eat away flowers during day time

D

the desert insects are active during night time

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The question asks for the reason why many desert plants bloom during the night time. 2. Blooming at night (nocturnal flowering) in deserts is often an adaptation related to pollination. 3. Deserts experience extreme heat and dry conditions during the day. Many potential pollinators, especially insects like moths, and other animals like bats, are active primarily during the cooler, more humid night time hours to conserve water and avoid heat stress. 4. Plants that rely on these nocturnal creatures for pollination benefit from opening their flowers at night when their pollinators are active. 5. Therefore, the activity patterns of desert insects and other nocturnal pollinators are a major reason for night blooming in many desert plant species. Option A (low temperature control) might play a role but is less direct than pollinator activity. Option C is less likely to be the primary driver than successful pollination.

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