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Solved Sample Paper 3 — Question 1

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Question 1(i)

The duration for which the leaf is kept in dark to get destarch is

  1. 20-24 hrs
  2. 24-48 hrs
  3. 12-24 hrs
  4. 12-42 hrs
Answer

24-48 hrs

Reason — The starch present in leaves is converted to soluble sugar at night and is then transported to different parts of the plant. This process takes 24-48 hrs.