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An example of edible underground stem is

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potato
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carrot
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groundnut
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sweet potato
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Solution

The correct option is A potato
The edible part of potato is a modified stem. This modified stem grows underground and is known as tuber.
Carrot is a modified tap root for storage of food.
Sweet potato is a modified adventitious root specialised for food storage. Adventitious roots are the roots that arise from parts of the plant other than the radicle.
Groundnut is an edible seed.

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