Sweet potato is homologous to:

Colocasia

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Turnip

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Ginger

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Potato

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Solution

The correct option is B Turnip
Sweet potato is homologous to turnip as both are having same origin i.e., both are modified roots for storage. Sweet potato is a modification of adventitious root while turnip is a modified tap root for food storage.
On the other hand, ginger, potato and Colocasia are underground modified stem.

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