Question

Assertion :Deep feeder tap root system is called mosey tap root system Reason: Deep feeder root system is found in trees.

• A. If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
• B. If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
• C. If the assertion is true but the reason is false
• D. If both the assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Deep feeder tap root system has an elongated tap root which penetrates the deeper layers of the soil. It is mostly met in trees. Deep feeder tap root is also called racemosa tap root system. In surface feeders the tap root does not elongate very much. The secondary roots spread to a greater extent. Such a system is also named as mosey tap ecosystem.