Question

Which among the following statement(s) is/are correct based on the images given below?

• A. Plant A has tap root system.
• B. Root system in A can be seen in radish.
• C. Plant A has fibrous root system.
• D. Root system in B can be seen in grasses.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Root system in B can be seen in grasses.

Roots are of two types namely tap root (A) and fibrous root (B).

• In tap root system, the main root grows and penetrates deep into the ground and only a few roots grow and develop from the main root. This root system is seen in banyan, radish, hibiscus, etc.
• In case of fibrous root system, a number of thin, thread-like roots develop from the base of the stem. Plants like onion and grasses have fibrous root system.