Ginger is an underground stem and not a root because

Asked In Exam: BPSC TRE 2.0

Options

  • A. It stores food material
  • B. It has nodes and internodes
  • C. It lacks chlorophyll
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. It has nodes and internodes

Detailed Explanation

Ginger is a rhizome, which is a modified underground stem. The presence of nodes and internodes identifies it as a stem.