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    Question

    Turmeric is an example of underground stem, known

    as-
    A Bulb Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Tuber Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Corm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rhizome Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Turmeric is an example of an underground stem, known as a rhizome. Rhizomes are horizontal, underground stems that are typically swollen and store food. Turmeric rhizomes are divided into two parts: 1. Mother Rhizome (central pear-shaped part) 2. Fingers (lateral, axillary parts) Thus, the correct answer is (d), Rhizome.

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