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Q. No.Select the correct option based on statements below:
| Assertion (A): | Fibrous root is a type of adventitious root. |
| Reason (R): | It does not develop from radicle but from the base of the main stem. |
| 1. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| 2. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| 3. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
| 4. | (A) is false but (R) is true. |
Subtopic: Â Morphology of Roots |
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Level 3: 35%-60%
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Read the following statements:
How many of the above statements are incorrect?
1. Four
2. Two
3. One
4. Three
| (i) | Pneumatophores help the plant root to take air or oxygen. |
| (ii) | Floating hydrophytes possess well-developed root caps. |
| (iii) | The edible part of Zingiber is an underground stem. |
| (iv) | Prop roots contain root caps. |
| (v) | Cladodes are green stems of limited growth which have taken over the function of photosynthesis from leaves. |
1. Four
2. Two
3. One
4. Three
Subtopic: Â Morphology of Roots |Â Modification of Roots |Â Morphology of Stems |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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Assertion(A): The cells of the elongation zone gradually differentiate and mature.
Reason(R): The zone, proximal to the region of elongation, is called the region of maturation.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Reason(R): The zone, proximal to the region of elongation, is called the region of maturation.
Choices for Assertions and reasons:
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic: Â Morphology of Roots |
Level 3: 35%-60%
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