is the conducting tissue which conducts water ,mineral nutrients from root to leaves

The answer is xylem

Explanation

Xylem transports and stores water and water-soluble nutrients in vascular plants. Phloem is responsible for transporting sugars, proteins, and other organic molecules in plants. Vascular plants are able to grow higher than other plants due to the rigidity of xylem cells, which support the plant.

The answer is b, as with an inference you make a statement with no evidence

That is true it is called an aftershock