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Passive absorption of water in plants is mainly occurs due to

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transpiration
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capillarity
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presence of solutes in soil
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imbibition
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Solution

The correct option is A transpiration
Transpiration is the loss of water through evaporation from the leaves. Water may be absorbed both through active and passive means. Passive absorption of water occurs due to osmosis. The driving force is provided mainly by loss of water during transpiration.

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