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Fleshy stems, thorns and wide roots. These are characteristic features of which of the following plants?

A

Sugarcane

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Acacias

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C

Cactus

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D

Sandalwood

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Solution

The correct options are
B Acacias
C Cactus
Acacias and Cactus are plants of the grassland vegetation. In order to survive dry arid conditions, these plants employ a unique survival mechanism. They develop fleshy stems to store water, thorns instead of leaves to conserve water and widespread roots to increase their reach for groundwater.

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