SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 50

Based on origin: It is classified into primary and secondary meristems, which determine plant growth.
Based on position: It comprises three sub-types—apical, intercalary, and lateral.
Apical meristem is present at the tips of stems and roots, aiding in increasing their length.
Intercalary meristem is situated at the base of leaves or near the nodes of twigs, contributing to longitudinal growth.
Lateral meristem (such as cambium) is primarily responsible for increasing the thickness or girth of stems and roots.
These cells possess the capacity for continuous division and are considered essential for plant development.
Meristematic cells are characterized by dense cytoplasm and prominent nuclei, and typically lack vacuoles.
Permanent tissues, which perform specialized functions, are formed only after the division of these tissues.