Question

In which of the following there is no differentiation between bark, sap wood and heart wood

• A. Ashok
• B. Neem
• C. Mango
• D. Date palm

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Date palm

The correct option is (D) Date palm

Explanation for correct option:

1. Date palms are monocots in which there is no secondary growth.
2. As date palms lack lateral meristem, they do not produce sap wood and heart wood.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option (A) Ashok

1. In dicot plants, there is secondary growth. Ashok is a dicot plant, with separate bark, sap wood, and heart wood.

Option (B) Neem

1. Neem is a dicot plant, with separate bark, sap wood, and heart wood.

Option (C) Mango

1. Mango is a dicot plant, with separate bark, sap wood, and heart wood.

Final Answer: Thus, in date palms, there is no differentiation between the bark, sap wood, and heart wood.