Question

Which of the following roots arise from a part of a plant other than radicle?
(i) Prop roots of Ficus benghalensis
(ii) Storage roots of sweet potato
(iii) Stilt roots of maize
(iv) Storage root of beet.

• A. (ii) and (iv)
• B. (i), (ii) and (iii)
• C. (i) and (iv)
• D. (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is A (ii) and (iv)

The roots which arise from a part of a plant other than radicle are called adventitious roots as storage roots of sweet potato and storage root of beet which serve as the storage unit for the plant.

So, the correct option is '(ii) and (iv)'