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(A) $Nerium$ is a classic example of a non-succulent xerophyte.It possesses thick,leathery leaves that are adapted to reduce transpiration.The leaves

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(A) $Nerium$ is a classic example of a non-succulent xerophyte.It possesses thick,leathery leaves that are adapted to reduce transpiration.The leaves are covered with a white,sticky,waxy coating (cuticle) which further helps in preventing water loss and reflecting excess sunlight.$Calotropis$ is also a xerophyte but is typically succulent,while $Bryophyllum$ is a succulent plant,and $Ruscus$ is a cladode-bearing xerophyte.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(i)$ Fibrous root	$(a)$ Citrus
$(ii)$ Stem tendrils	$(b)$ Legumes
$(iii)$ Stem thorns	$(c)$ Wheat
$(iv)$ Pulvinus	$(d)$ Grape vine

$A$ non-succulent xerophyte with thick leathery leaves having a white sticky waxy coating is:

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Match the Column-$I$ and Column-$II$ and choose the correct option:-

Column-$I$ Column-$II$

$(i)$ Fibrous root $(a)$ Citrus

$(ii)$ Stem tendrils $(b)$ Legumes

$(iii)$ Stem thorns $(c)$ Wheat

$(iv)$ Pulvinus $(d)$ Grape vine

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