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An example of edible underground stem is:

1. Carrot
2. Groundnut
3. Sweet potato
4. Potato

Correct answer: Potato

Solution

Potato is an underground stem called a tuber. It has nodes, internodes, and buds (“eyes”), which are stem features; carrot is a root, groundnut is a seed/fruit, and sweet potato is a modified root.

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