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AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.

Q1. [1] straightforward initial-understanding
Which of the following correctly describes geotropism in a germinating seed? (A) The root grows upward and the shoot grows downward, both responding to gravity. (B) The root grows downward and the shoot grows upward, both responding to gravity. (C) Both root and shoot grow towards the source of light. (D) Both root and shoot grow away from the direction of gravity.
  1. A The root grows upward and the shoot grows downward, both responding to light.
  2. B The root grows downward and the shoot grows upward, both responding to gravity.
  3. C Both root and shoot grow towards the source of light.
  4. D The root grows towards water and the shoot grows towards light.
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-26 00:59 · grounding rag
Model Answer

(B) The root grows downward and the shoot grows upward, both responding to gravity.

Explanation

Geotropism is the directional growth response of a plant to gravity. Roots show positive geotropism (grow towards gravity/downward) and shoots show negative geotropism (grow away from gravity/upward). Option B is correct. Note that this is different from phototropism, which is a response to light, not gravity.

Source: Chapter 6, Section 6.2.2 — "The roots of a plant always grow downwards while the shoots usually grow upwards... in response to the pull of earth or gravity is, obviously, geotropism."

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