Question

Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes.
Column I Column II
(Type of fleshy taproot) (Example)
A. Conical (i) Brassica rapa
B. Fusiform (ii) Daucus carota
C. Napiform (iii) Raphanus sativum
D. Tuberous (iv) Mirabilis jalapa

• A. A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(i), D-(iv)
• B. A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iv)
• C. A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iii), D-(iv)
• D. A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(iv), D-(i)

Answer 1

The correct option is A A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(i), D-(iv)

Taproot becomes swollen and fleshy with the stored food. Depending upon the shape these fleshy tap roots are of four types:

• Conical: It resembles like a cone i.e., thickest towards the base and gradually tapering apex. E.g. Daucus carota.
• Fusiform: It is like a spindle i.e., thickened roughly in the middle and narrow towards both its base and apex, e.g. Raphanus sativus.
• Napiform: It is very thick at the base and is almost spherical. It suddenly thins out towards the apex, e.g. Brassica rapa.
• Tuberous: They are thick and fleshy tubers with an irregular shape, e.g. Mirabilis jalapa.
• So, the correct answer is A-(ii), B-(iii), C-(i), D-(iv).