Question

Leaves of which plant show parallel venation?

• A. Peepal
• B. Guava
• C. Mango
• D. Banana

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Banana

The correct option is (D):

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The type of venation where the veins coming out of the midrib run parallel to one another is called parallel venation.
2. Parallel venation is mainly observed in monocotyledonous plants.
3. Examples: banana, grass, coconut, maize, etc.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. Dicotyledonous plants have a reticulate venation where the veins are arranged on the lamina in an irregular manner like a network.
2. Peepal tree is a dicotyledonous plant with reticulate venation.

Option (B):

Guava is a dicotyledonous plant with a reticulate venation.

Option (C):

Mango is a dicotyledonous plant with reticulate venation.

Final Answer: Leaves of banana show parallel venation.