Per NCERT, which meristem allows GRASS to regrow after being cut or grazed — and is located at the BASE of internodes / just above nodes?
AApical meristem
BSclerenchyma
CLateral meristem
DIntercalary meristem
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Intercalary meristem
Per NCERT §3.2.3, intercalary meristem at node bases enables regrowth in grasses (mown lawn keeps coming back). Apical/lateral are differently located.
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