Select the mismatched pair

Options

A. Tap root system - Dicots
B. Fibrous root system - monocots
C. Fasciculated roots - Curcuma
D. Stilt roots - Sugarcane

Answer

C

Explanation

Fasciculated fleshly roots are modified adventitious roots, in which swollen roots or root tubers occur in clusters from lower nodes of stem e.g., Dahlia and Asparagus. In Curcuma nodulose roots are found where the swellings occur only near the tips.