Question

Select the correct statements.
(a) From the region of elongation, some of the epidermal cells form root hairs.
(b) Pneumatophores are seen in Sonneratia.
(c) Adventitious roots are seen in Banyan tree.
(d) Maize and Sugarcane have prop roots.

• A. a and d
• B. a, c and d
• C. c and d
• D. b and c
• E. a, b and d

Answer 1

The correct option is D b and c

D. b and c

Reason: After justifying the statements, it should be concluded that

• Root hair does not formed from region of elongation, but region of maturation.
• Sonneratia sp. are example of mangrove trees. They contains pneumatophores.
• Adventitious roots are present in Banyan tree. Those are examples of prop roots.

Maize and sugarcane doesn't contain prop roots.

So option D is correct.