Adventitious roots of Banyan tree are meant for-

Respiration

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Absorption of water

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Mechanical support

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Storage of food

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Solution

The correct option is C Mechanical support
In Banyan tree, adventitious roots are modified for aerial support. They give mechanical support to the aerial branches. The lateral branches grow vertically downward into the soil and act as pillars.

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Select the correct statements:

(A) From the region of elongation, some of the epidermal cells form root hair.

(B) Pneumatophores are seen in Rhizophora.

(D) Maize and sugarcane have prop roots.

Select the correct statements.

I. From the region of elongation, some of the epidermal cells form root hairs.

II. Pneumatophores are seen in Rhizophora.

III. Adventitious roots are seen in the banyan tree.

IV. Maize and sugarcane have prop roots.

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