SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 83

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q83

The part of the stem where a leaf arises is known as:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct option is option 1 i.e. Node

Node It is a point of attachment of a leaf or a twig on the stem in seed plants. A node is a very small growth zone.
  One of the spots upon a stem where buds and intercalary meristems occur, usually marking the end of a season's growth.
  The distance between nodes remains constant through the life of the plant because growth only occurs at the apical meristem.