{"id":90490,"date":"2025-06-01T10:29:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=90490"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:29:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:29:34","slug":"which-one-of-the-following-statements-about-the-acacia-tree-is-are-cor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-one-of-the-following-statements-about-the-acacia-tree-is-are-cor\/","title":{"rendered":"Which one of the following statements about the Acacia tree is\/are cor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which one of the following statements about the Acacia tree is\/are correct ?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. It has a long shallow root system which enables it to find moisture<\/li>\n<li>2. It has thorny leaves to prevent water loss<\/li>\n<li>3. It has wide crown so the foliage can absorb the maximum Sunlight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below :<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 and 3 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;1 and 2 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CAPF &#8211; 2020<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-capf-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-capf-2020\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nAll three statements about the Acacia tree are correct as adaptations for survival in arid\/semi-arid and open environments.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n1. A long shallow root system allows rapid absorption of infrequent surface rainfall common in dry areas.<br \/>\n2. Thorny stems\/branches (often associated with leaves) deter herbivores, which is crucial for survival in environments where plant resources are scarce. While the phrasing &#8220;thorny leaves to prevent water loss&#8221; is botanically imprecise, thorns protect the plant, including its water-containing parts (leaves), indirectly contributing to survival in a water-limited environment. Also, reduced leaf size is a key adaptation for water loss prevention, often found in arid Acacias.<br \/>\n3. A wide crown maximizes light capture in open habitats like savannas, allowing for efficient photosynthesis when water is available.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nAcacia species exhibit a range of adaptations depending on their specific environment, but the characteristics listed are common in many Acacias found in arid and semi-arid regions and savannas globally, helping them survive dry spells, intense sunlight, and herbivory.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which one of the following statements about the Acacia tree is\/are correct ? 1. It has a long shallow root system which enables it to find moisture 2. It has thorny leaves to prevent water loss 3. 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