Q. Which of the following groups of plants are propagated through underground roots?
A) Bryophyllum and Kalanchoe
B) Ginger, potato, onion and zimikand
C) Pistia, Chrysanthemum and pineapple
D) Sweet potato, Asparagus, Tapioca and Dahlia
Explanation
There are different natural modes of vegetative reproduction in plants. Underground roots, e.g., sweet potato, Asparagus, Tapioca and Dahlia have fleshy, adventitious, tuberous roots, which help in propagation.
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