Which one of the following is an example of tap root system?

Wheat

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Mustard

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Millet

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Maize

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Solution

The correct option is B Mustard
Tap root is present in dicotyledonous plants. Dicotyledonous plants are those which possess two cotyledons in their seeds. From the given option, only mustard is dicot plant. Therefore, tap root system is present in mustard. Wheat, maize, millet are monocots.
Hence, option B is correct.

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