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The feature of the xerophytic plant leav...

The feature of the xerophytic plant leaves are
(I) Leathery surface
(II) Large surface area
(III) Waxy cuticle
(IV)Sunken stomata on upper epidermis

A

(I), (ii) and (iv)

B

(ii) and (iii)

C

(i), (iii) and (iv)

D

(i) and (iv)

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The correct Answer is:
C
Surface area in xerophytes is less as leaves are reduced to spine so as to check transpiration.
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