Which type of root is this?

Tap root

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Fibrous root

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Both of these

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B
Fibrous root

Fibrous root systems consist of many fine hairlike roots that form a thick mat below the surface. Example:- Grass, wheat, rice, marigold, banana, maize, etc.

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Roots are of mainly:
(A) Taproot
(B) Fibrous root
(C) Both A & B types
(D) None of these

Which of the following statements hold true for the root system shown in the given figure?

(i) It is a fibrous root system.

(ii) The branches that arise from the main root are called fibrous roots.

(iii) It is a tap root system.

(iv) Examples of this type of root system are pea, tulsi, radish, carrot and turnip.

Cereal crops have fibrous roots and pulses have tap roots. What do you infer from this statement?

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