In which form$(s)$ is water found in nature?

In hydrophytic plants,water and minerals are absorbed by:

Water infiltration will be slowest in

Read the following statements and identify the statements for Apoplast and Symplast pathways.
$I -$ Water movement occurs through plasmodesmata.
$II -$ Bulk flow of water occurs due to adhesive and cohesive forces.
$III -$ Water movement occurs through cell walls.
$IV -$ Transmembrane movement occurs near the Casparian strip.
$V -$ Water movement occurs through the cytoplasm.
$VI -$ Movement is relatively faster.
$VII -$ Water movement occurs through intercellular spaces.
Identify the Apoplast and Symplast pathways respectively.

Select the correct match for $X$ and $Y$.

Column $X$	Column $Y$
$(1)$ Polarity	$(P)$ Aquatic organisms can swim
$(2)$ Density	$(Q)$ Lakes do not freeze in winter
$(3)$ Latent heat	$(R)$ Water moves against gravity
$(4)$ Cohesive force	$(S)$ Water is an efficient solvent

Which of the following statements regarding transport in plants is incorrect?