Which of the following is mismatched regarding the properties of water and their biological significance?

Given below are two statements in relation to the limitations of the capillarity theory of water transport in plants.
Statement $I$: Xylem, i.e., the capillarity tube, must be with closed end walls and not hollow.
Statement $II$: The capillarity tube, i.e., xylem, is not in direct contact with soil water and contains a barrier of root cells between the xylem and soil water.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Select the correct option regarding the vascular tissues in plants.

In a girdled plant,when water is supplied to the leaves above the girdle,leaves may remain green for some time,then wilt and ultimately die. What does it indicate?

After heavy rainfall with poor drainage,leaves of many plants wilt due to

Which of the following is the importance of water to plant life?