Question

Consider the following two statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: The ground tissue system forming the main bulk of the plant comprises of three zones namely cortex, pericycle and pith.
Statement II : In leaves, the ground tissue consists of thin-walled chloroplast containing cells called mesophyll.

• A. Both statements I and II are correct and II explains I
• B. Both statements I and II are correct and II does not explain I
• C. Statement I is true and statement II is false
• D. Both statements I and II are false

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

• The ground tissue system forms the main bulk of the plant. It is divided into three zones — cortex, pericycle and pith.
• In leaves, the ground tissue consists of thin-walled chloroplast containing cells and is called mesophyll.