- A Algae
- B Bryophytes
- C Pteridophytes
- D Angiosperms
Correct answer: C. Pteridophytes
Explanation: Pteridophytes (ferns, horsetails, club mosses) were the first plants to develop true vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) for water and food transport.
Concept context
Classification of plants from algae to angiosperms. Understanding plant diversity is essential for NEET.