Study the following figure showing osmosis and mark the correct statement.
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Study the following figure showing osmosis and mark the correct statement. 

- The external pressure applied on the solution to stop osmosis is called osmotic pressure.
- The external pressure applied on the solvent to stop osmosis is called osmotic pressure.
- The hydrostatic pressure built up on solvent which just stops osmosis is osmotic pressure.
- Pressure developed by solvent while solution flows through semipermeable membrane.
Answer
(A) The external pressure applied on the solution to stop osmosis is called osmotic pressure.
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