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Sheathing leaf base is seen in 

a
liliaceae
b
fabaceae
c
solanaceae
d
brassicaceae

detailed solution

Correct option is A

The wing like leaf base that encloses the stem either partially or wholly is usually seen in monocot families. Liliaceae members like onion, garlic have sheathing leaf base. Palms and grasses have prominent sheathing leaf base. Dicots usually do not have sheathing leaf bases.

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