Refer to the given paragraph.
The two main types of root are X and Y. X roots are mostly found in plants having leaves with reticulate venation, while Y roots are mostly found in plants having leaves with parallel venation.
Select the incorrect statement regarding X and Y.
A Radish, turnip and carrot are modifications of X.
B X is found in gram while Y is found in barley.
C X spreads horizontally hence cannot provide strong anchorage whereas Y penetrates very deep into the soil hence provides strong anchorage.
D In Y, primary root is short-lived while X has persistent primary root.
Ans 4:
Class : Class 8
Usually leaves having reticulate venation have tap roots and leaves having parallel venation have fibrous root, hence the answer is c because tap roots provide better anchorage than fibrous root