65th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2020

Which of the following plants has modified its stem to store food material?

aGinger✓ Correct
bRadish
cBeetroot
dCarrot
eNone of the above/More than one of the above

Explanation

Plants such as turmeric, ginger, and potato store food material in modified stems, whereas radish, carrot, beetroot, turnip, sweet potato, etc. are modifications of roots.

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