68th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022

Water reaches great heights in trees because of suction pull caused by

aevaporation
babsorption
ctranspiration✓ Correct
dMore than one of the above
eNone of the above

Explanation

Transpiration is a process in which loss of water vapour occurs through the stomata of (mainly leaves). The loss of water vapour from the plant cools the plant when the weather is very hot.

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