SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 31

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 14 March 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q31

Roots that grow out from the tree trunk and which helps to support the tree are called:
 

 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. buttress root.

Buttress roots are large, wide roots that emerge from the lower trunk of certain trees. They help stabilize tall trees by providing extra support, especially in shallow or nutrient-poor soils like those found in tropical rainforests. These roots look like walls or flanges at the base of the tree and are vital for structural strength.