Multiple choice

Though ginger grows underground, yet it is not a root because

  1. it is provided with distinct nodes and inter-nodes

  2. it possesses axillary bud and terminal bud

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. it stores food
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ginger is provided with distinct nodes and inter-nodes and also possesses axillary and terminal buds. Differentiation of stem into nodes and inter-nodes and the presence of buds qualifies ginger to be a stem.

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