On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Raj was served food on a banana leaf. Raj was curious to identify the parts of the leaf. Can you help him out?

The broad green part of the leaf is called __ (i) and the stalk of the leaf is called _(ii)____.

(i) Petiole, (ii) Midrib

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(i) Midrib, (ii) Lamina

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(i) Stomata, (ii) Petiole

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(i) Lamina, (ii) Petiole

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Solution

The correct option is D
(i) Lamina, (ii) Petiole

The broad green part of the leaf is called lamina or leaf blade. The leaf blade is of different shapes and sizes in different plants. The stalk of the leaf through which it is attached to the stem is called petiole.

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On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Raj was served food on a banana leaf. Raj was curious to identify the parts of the leaf. Can you help him out?

The broad green part of the leaf is called ____ (i) ____ and the stalk of the leaf is called ___(ii)____.

a. Midrib

b. Lamina

c. Petiole

d. Veins

Part of the Leaf	Function
1. Lamina	(i) Attaches leaf to the stem
2. Petiole	(ii) Helps in transport across the leaf
3. Vein	(iii) The broad surface of the leaf

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