Generally hypodermis in monocots is composed of

Parenchyma

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Sclerenchyma

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Collenchyma

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Chlorenchyma

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The correct option is B Sclerenchyma
In monocots, the hypodermis becomes thick and lignified (with lignin) in which the protoplast is not living at maturity. This thick, tough secondary walls are called as sclerenchyma.

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