Question

Choose the correct match from the following:

Conical root : _________________;

Napiform root :________________;

Fusiform root : ________________;

Moniliform root :_______________;

• A. Turnip, radish, carrot, asparagus
• B. Carrot, Turnip, radish, momordica
• C. Asparagus, beetroot, carrot, dahlia
• D. Beetroot, radish, turnip, carrot

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Carrot, Turnip, radish, momordica

• Conical root: Carrot 🥕 (This type of root is wide at the top and tapers to a point at the bottom, resembling a cone).

• Napiform root: Turnip (This root is swollen and spherical at the top, but abruptly tapers to a slender, thread-like end at the bottom, resembling a spinning top).

• Fusiform root: Radish (This root is swollen in the middle and tapers at both the top and the bottom, giving it a spindle-like shape).

• Moniliform root: Momordica (bitter gourd) (This type of root has swellings at regular intervals, which makes it look like a string of beads or a necklace).