Question

Match the following.
$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Column A}& \text{Column B}\\ \left(a\right)\text{Transportation of water}& \left(i\right)\text{Stomata}\\ \left(b\right)\text{Exchange of gases}& \left(ii\right)\text{Xylem}\\ \left(c\right)\text{Transportation of food}& \left(iii\right)\text{Phloem}\end{array}$

• A. a - iii, b - ii, c - i
• B. a - ii, b - iii, c - i
• C. a - ii, b - i, c - iii
• D. a - i, b - iii, c - ii

Answer 1

The correct option is C a - ii, b - i, c - iii

• The vascular system of plants comprises of two components i.e., xylem and phloem. Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the other parts of the plant whereas phloem transports food from the leaves to all the parts of the plant.
• Leaves of the plant contains microscopic openings called stomata which helps in exchange of gases.