Which of the following is NOT a root vegetable?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Tomato.

• Tomato is not a root vegetable; it is a fruit that grows on the vine of a flowering plant.
• Root vegetables are those that grow underground and are the edible roots of plants. Examples include radish, carrot, and turnip.
• Radish, carrot, and turnip are all root vegetables, whereas tomatoes are classified as berries in botanical terms.

Information Booster:

Tomato:

• A fruit that belongs to the nightshade family (Solanaceae).
• Commonly used as a vegetable in cooking, but botanically classified as a berry.

Root Vegetables:

• Radish: An edible root vegetable with a sharp flavor, often used in salads.
• Carrot: A root vegetable rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A.
• Turnip: A root vegetable commonly used in soups and stews