A fibrous root system is better adapted than tap root system for

Storage of food

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Anchorage of plant to soil

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Absorption of water and minerals

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Transport of water and organic food

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Solution

The correct option is C Anchorage of plant to soil
Fibrous roots are highly branched roots and have more root hairs as well as more surface area than a taproot system. Due to more surface area, fibrous root helps the plants of anchorage to soil very firmly. So, the correct answer is 'Anchorage of plant to soil'.

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Which plant shows a fibrous root system?

Which of the following statements hold true for the root system shown in the given figure?

(i) It is a fibrous root system.

(ii) The branches that arise from the main root are called fibrous roots.

(iii) It is a tap root system.

(iv) Examples of this type of root system are pea, tulsi, radish, carrot and turnip.

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