The modification of the stem shown in the given figure is called a/an

1. Offset
2. Runner
3. Stolon
4. Cladode
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I:  Some plants of arid regions modify their stems into flattened or fleshy cylindrical structures for photosynthesis.
Statement II:  Underground stems of some plants such as grass and strawberry spread to new niches and form new plants when older parts die.
 
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
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Axillary buds of the stem may get modified into:
1. Tendrils 2. Thorns
3. Both 1 and 2 4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Which of the following is not a correct match of the modification and its purpose?
1. Prop roots in banyan tree - Support
2. Tuberous roots in sweet potato - Storage
3. Thorns in Bougainvillea - Climbing
4. Stolons in strawberry - Vegetative Propagation
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