Which one of the following organisms has vascular tissues ?

Which one of the following organisms has vascular tissues ?

Cladophora
Penicillium
Marsilea
Anabaena
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2019
The correct answer is C) Marsilea.
Vascular tissues (xylem and phloem) are present in vascular plants (Tracheophytes), which include pteridophytes (ferns), gymnosperms, and angiosperms. Marsilea is a genus of ferns, which belong to the group Pteridophyta. Cladophora is a green alga, Penicillium is a fungus, and Anabaena is a cyanobacterium; none of these groups of organisms possess vascular tissues.
Algae, fungi, and bacteria are considered non-vascular organisms. The development of vascular tissues was a significant evolutionary step that allowed plants to grow larger and colonize terrestrial environments more effectively by facilitating efficient transport of water, nutrients, and sugars.