Question

Increase in the girth of plant is known as/done by (1)Primary growth (2)Apical meristem (3)Intercalary meristem(4)Secondary growth

Answer 1

Actually , the correct answer is LATERAL MERISTEMATIC TISSUE. which is found in lateral parts of the stem . Which is not there in options given by you in the question. On the other hand Apical meristematic tissue is found at root apex and shoot apex which is responsible for increasing the height of the plant.

Hope you understand that.