Sam applied all his strength to pull out a tomato plant from the ground, but he failed to do so. Can you identify the reason for the same?
A
Fruits prevented the plant from being pulled out.
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B
The roots firmly anchored the plant to the soil.
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C
Sam was applying force against gravity.
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D
The roots supported the parts of the plant that were above the soil.
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Solution
The correct option is B The roots firmly anchored the plant to the soil. Roots are generally present below the soil and are responsible for providing anchorage to the plant. They hold the plant firmly to the soil. Hence, Sam was not able to pull out the plant from the ground.