Question

Which among the following statement(s) is/are correct for roots?

• A. Banyan tree has a fibrous root system.
• B. Roots of money plant grow above the ground.
• C. Roots anchor the plants firmly to the soil.
• D. Roots of carrot and radish store food.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

Roots of carrot and radish store food.

• Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil.
• Roots provide anchorage to the plant and holds the soil firmly.
• Roots of some plants like carrot, radish and beet roots also store food.
• Money plant is a climber and has a thin, long and weak stem which can not stand upright. It has special kinds of roots called aerial roots, which fixes it to the support.
• Large trees like the banyan tree have a tap root system.