How many statements are correct for vascular cryptogams ?
(i) First group of evolved terrestrial plants.
(ii) Main plant body is independent and diploid.
(iii) Gametophytic plant has true root, stem and leaf.
(iv) Sporophylls form distinct compact structures in most of the members.

Options

A. Four
B. Three
C. Two
D. One

Answer

To determine how many statements are correct for vascular cryptogams, we will analyze each statement one by one.

1. **First group of evolved terrestrial plants.**
- This statement is **incorrect**. The first group of evolved terrestrial plants are bryophytes, which are non-vascular plants. Vascular cryptogams, which include pteridophytes, evolved later.

2. **Main plant body is independent and diploid.**
- This statement is **correct**. In vascular cryptogams (specifically pteridophytes), the main plant body is the sporophyte, which is independent and diploid.

3. **Gametophytic plant has true root, stem, and leaf.**
- This statement is **incorrect**. The gametophyte in vascular cryptogams is typically small and dependent on the sporophyte. It does not have true roots, stems, or leaves like the sporophyte does.

4. **Sporophylls form distinct compact structures in most of the members.**
- This statement is **incorrect**. While some species of pteridophytes (like Selaginella) may have distinct sporophyll structures, this is not true for most members of vascular cryptogams.

Now, let’s summarize the correctness of each statement:
- Statement (i): Incorrect
- Statement (ii): Correct
- Statement (iii): Incorrect
- Statement (iv): Incorrect

Thus, only **one statement** is correct for vascular cryptogams.

### Final Answer:
Only **1 statement** is correct for vascular cryptogams.

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