Question

A nail was driven into the trunk of a tree at a point 1.5 meters above the soil level. After three years, the nail will

• A. remain where it was
• B. move side ways
• C. move up
• D. move down

Answer 1

The correct option is A remain where it was

The growth of the tree occurs at the apical region of shoot system by meristematic tissue. In the trunk, the height of the nail will not increase.

So, the correct option is A.