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The modified supporting roots called prop roots and stilt roots are seen respectively in (i) Banyan and Maize (ii) Banyan and Sugarcane (iii) Maize and Banyan (iv) Sugarcane and Maize.

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i only
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ii only
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C
iii only
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D
i and ii only
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i and iv only
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Solution

The correct option is A i and ii only

Banyan Trees are having a supporting root system for its branches. But maize and sugarcane have the stilt root to help the plant to stand erect. Prop roots or columnar roots in banyan. These aerial roots appear like props or columns.

In banyan tree, these roots develop from the large, horizontal branches of large trees. Stilt roots in maize and Sugarcane are adventitious. They are developed from the lower part of the stem and grow obliquely. The stilt roots give additional support to the plants.

The correct options are i and ii.

Thus the correct option is D.


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