The underground modification of stem is basically for

vegetative reproduction

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perennation

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The correct option is C perennation
Underground stems
Underground stems are modified to store food in them.
The main stem lies below the ground and stores food.
It also acts as organs of perennation to tide over conditions that are unfavourable for growth.
Some examples are potato, ginger, turmeric, zaminkand, Colocasia etc.

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