Final answer: In our country, vast tracts of forests are cleared and a single species of plant is cultivated. This practice promotes monoculture in the area.

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      List-1(Author)                List-II (Text)

(a) Girdhar Aasiya          (iii) Buddhi Raso

(b) Jalha                         (i) Vijaypal Raso

(c) Nalha Singh               (ii) Sagat Raso

(d) Suryamal Misran      (iv) Sati Raso

Explanation: Roots are the underground structures that help in the absorption of water and minerals, provide a proper anchorage to the plant parts, store reserve food material (Carrot, Radish), and synthesize PGR (plant growth regulators). Sometimes roots get modified to perform different functions like Storage of food, respiration, climbing, etc. These types of roots are called modified roots. Examples - prop root of the Banyan tree for providing support, Pneumatophores of Rhizophora, and Mangrove plants for respiration. So, these statements are correct. A. To give support to the plant. C. To store food. D. To absorb water and minerals.

1. The Governor is the ex-officio Chancellor of the State Universities.

2. The Governor appoints the Vice-Chancellor on the advice/consultation with the State Government.

3. The Chancellor also presides over the convocation of state universities.

4. The Chancellor appoints his nominees to various bodies such as the Senate, Syndicate, Board of Management, Selection Committee and Academic Council of State Universities.