Read the different components from $(i)$ to $(iv)$ in the list given below and tell the correct order of the components with reference to their arrangement from outer side to inner side in a woody dicot stem.

$(i)$ Secondary cortex $(ii)$ Wood $(iii)$ Secondary phloem $(iv)$ Phellem The correct order is

Abundant pith is characteristic of

All the following statements regarding sieve tube elements are true except

The transverse section of a plant material shows the following anatomical features, $(a)$ the vascular bundles are conjoint, scattered and surrounded by clerenchymatous undle sheaths $(b)$ phloem parenchyma is absent. What will you identify it as?