Question

Which of the following plants grow in dry areas?

• A. Lotus
• B. Hydrilla
• C. Cactus
• D. Rose

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Cactus

The correct option is C:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The desert areas are the dry areas due to the hot climate with less moisture.
2. Plants like cactus form the natural vegetation of the desert climate as they can survive in dry conditions.
3. The leaves of cactus are modified to form spines to reduce the loss of water.
4. The roots extend deep inside the soil to fetch the water from deep inside the soil with low water retention capacity.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Lotus is an emerging aquatic plant whose stem and roots are present underwater.
2. The flowers and leaves of the plant are present above the surface of the water.

Option B:

Hydrilla is a submerged aquatic plant that is entirely present underwater.

Option D:

Rose is a terrestrial plant that grows on land in a moist climate with moderate temperature.

Final Answer: Cactus is a plant that grows in dry areas.