NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Match List-I with List-II. List-I (Root Type) List-II (Origin) A. Tap root I. Base of the stem B. Fibrous root II. Lower nodes of the stem C. Adventitious root III. Direct elongation of radicle D. Stilt root IV. Parts of the plant other than the radicle Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- AA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- BA-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
- CA-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
- DA-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
Correct answer
A. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Step-by-step solution
The correct matching is based on the anatomical origin of different root types as described in NCERT: A. Tap root: Formed by the direct elongation of the radicle (e.g., mustard). B. Fibrous root: Originates from the base of the stem when the primary root is short-lived (e.g., wheat). C. Adventitious root: Arises from parts of the plant other than the radicle (e.g., grass, Monstera). D. Stilt root: Supporting roots coming out of the lower nodes of the stem (e.g., maize, sugarcane). Therefore, the correct match is A-