Question

Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statements.
(a) Water is essential for all physiological activities of the plant and plays a very important role in all living organisms.
(b) A mature com plant absorbs almost five litres of water in a day.
(c) A mustard plant absorbs water equal to its own weight in about 3 hours.
(d) Water is often the limiting factor for plant growth and productivity in both agricultural and natural environments.
(e) A watermelon has over 92 percent water, most herbaceous plants have only about 10 to 20 percent of its fresh weight as dry matter.

• A. b, c, e
• B. a, b, d
• C. a, c, e
• D. b, c, d

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

• A mature com plant absorbs almost three litres of water in a day.
• A mustard plant absorbs water equal to its own weight in about 5 hours.
• A watermelon has over 92 percent water, most herbaceous plants have only about 10 to 15 per cent of its fresh weight as dry matter