Concept:Tapioca is a starchy tuberous root, also known as cassava or yuca.
Explanation:In the Malayalam language, tapioca is called
kappa or maracheeni.
It belongs to the spurge family and is a major crop in Kerala, India.
The tuberous roots are used as vegetables, for flour, and for alcoholic beverages.
Therefore, among the given options,
kappa is the local name for tapioca.
Answer:B. kappa