What is the function of vegetative organs of a plant?

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Vegetative organs of a plant take part in nutrition, growth and maintenance of plant body.

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Vegetative propagation refers to the formation of new plants from the following existing organs of the old plants
(a) stems, roots and flowers
(b) stems, roots and leaves
(c) stems, flowers and fruits
(d) stems, leaves and flowers

(a) What is meant by vegetative propagation?
(b) Vegetative propagation involves the growth and development of 'something' present in the old part of the plant to form a new plant. What is this 'something'?
(c) Why do green grass plants spring up in dry fields on their own after the rains?

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