Which of the following tissue provide fortification to the plant ?

The correct answer is option(4). i.e.Protective tissues.

Explanation:

• Protective tissues provide fortification to the plant. 
• Protective tissues: 
  • These tissues provide fortification to the plant. 
  • They include two basic things which are known as the 'epidermis & cork'. 
• The following table shows the components of protective tissues with respective features. 

  Components of Protective tissues	Features
  Epidermis	It's a layer of cells that makes up the outer casing of the plant. At certain places, the stomata perforate the epidermis. The stomata help in the loss of gaseous exchange & water
  Cork	It is the external protective tissue that substitutes the epidermal cells in mature roots & stems. Cork cells lack intercellular gaps & lifeless. The cell walls of corks are coagulated by suberin which makes them impervious to water molecules & gas molecules.

Mistake Points

• The simple permanent tissue Collenchyama can be misinterpreted with fortification however it only provides support & mechanical strength to the plant. Fortification is provided by protective tissue