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A nail is inserted in the trunk of a tree at a height of 1 meter from the ground level. After 3 years the nail will

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Move downwards

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Move upwards

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Remain at the same position

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Move sideways

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Solution

The correct option is D Remain at the same position
The plant grows in length by apical meristems. Apical meristem is present on tip of the root and shoot. A nail is inserted in the trunk i.e., permanent tissue which does not divide. Hence the correct answer is Remain at the same position.

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