Economic Botany and Others (Botany) (Part-II)

Total Questions: 39

11. Who invented Aerosol can? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 7.02.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Erik Rotheim
Solution:

Erik Rotheim
Erik Rotheim, a Norwegian engineer, invented the first aerosol can in 1927. His innovation revolutionized the dispensing of various products, from paints to personal care items, by enabling their delivery as a fine, pressurized mist.

12. Acacia Arabica is the scientific name of ______ . [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.01.2017 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (c) Babul
Solution:Babul
Acacia Arabica is the scientific name for Babul, also known as the gum arabic tree. This tree is valued across India for its timber, edible pods, and the gum it produces.

13. Ananas Comosus is the scientific name of _____ . [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 29.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Pineapple
Solution:Pineapple
Ananas Comosus is the scientific name for pineapple. This tropical fruit is widely enjoyed for its sweet and tangy flavor, often used in desserts and beverages.

14. Delonixregia Rafin is the scientific name of _____ . [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 7.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Gulmohar
Solution:

Gulmohar
Delonix regia Rafin is the scientific name for the Gulmohar tree, commonly known as the Flame Tree. It's admired for its spectacular display of vibrant red-orange flowers during bloom.

15. 'Mangifera Indica' is the scientific name of _____ . [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Mango
Solution:Mango
Mangifera Indica is the scientific name for mango. Often called the "king of fruits," it's one of the most widely consumed and culturally significant fruits in India.

16. Mangifera Indica is the scientific name of ______ . [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 11.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Mango
Solution:Mango
Mangifera Indica is the scientific name for mango. Often called the "king of fruits," it's one of the most widely consumed and culturally significant fruits in India.

17. What is the botanical name of mango? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 17.08. 2021 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Mangifera Indica
Solution:Mangifera Indica
The botanical name for the popular and widely cultivated mango fruit is Mangifera Indica, signifying its origin and genus.

18. Which of the following is a famous fossil site in India where a full-fledged skeleton of a dinosaur was found? [S.S.C Online CHSL (T-1) 13.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Waddham, Maharashtra
Solution:Manendragadh, Chhattisgarh
Manendragadh in Chhattisgarh is a renowned fossil site in India where a remarkably complete skeleton of a large dinosaur, specifically a titanosaur, was unearthed.

19. Which of the following is a vestigial organ? [SSC Online Graduate Level (T-1) 10.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Appendix
Solution:Appendix
The appendix is considered a vestigial organ in humans. Its original function has largely been lost or reduced over the course of human evolution.

20. Inulin is a polymer of- [C.P.O. 5.1. 4.06.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Fructose
Solution: Fructose
Inulin is a natural polysaccharide composed predominantly of fructose units. It serves as a dietary fiber and a prebiotic, beneficial for gut health.