The girth of stem increases due to the activity of

Lateral meristem

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Apical meristem

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Intercalary meristem

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Apical and Intercalary meristem

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Solution

The correct option is A Lateral meristem
The lateral meristem is present in the vascular bundles and in the region of the cork.
These meristematic regions have cells that have the capability to divide and form new cells for secondary growth.
The lateral meristematic tissues are responsible for an increase in the diameter or girth of the plant.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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(b) lateral meristem
(c) intercalary meristem
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$\begin{matrix} Type of meristematic tissue & Location & Function i. Apical meristem & Tip of stem and roots & Increase in length ii. Lateral meristem & Laterally placed inside stem and root & Increase in girth iii. Intercalary meristem & Base of leaves and internodes & Growth of leaves and stem \end{matrix}$

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$\begin{matrix} Type of meristematic tissue & Location & Function i. Apical meristem & Tip of stem and roots & Increases length ii. Lateral meristem & Lateral sides of stem and root & Increases girth iii. Intercalary meristem & Base of leaves and internodes & Growth of leaves and stem \end{matrix}$

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$\begin{matrix} Type of plant tissue & Location & Function I. Apical meristem & Tip of stem and roots & Increase in length II. Lateral meristem & Laterally placed inside stem and root & Increase in girth III. Intercalary meristem & Base of leaves and internodes & Growth of leaves and stem \end{matrix}$

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