ECONOMIC BOTANY And OTHERS (Part-II)

Total Questions: 39

1. Annona squamosa is the scientific name of [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 16.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Custard Apple
Solution:Annona squamosa is a small, well-branched tree or shrub from the family Annonaceae that bears edible fruits called custard apples or sweetsops.

2. Psidium Guajava is the scientific name of [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 1.02.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Guava
Solution:he botanical scientific name of guava is Psidium guava

3. Azadirachta Indica is the scientific name of [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 10.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Neem
Solution:Azadirachta indica is the scientific name of neem. In this, Azadirachta describes its genus and Indica species.

4. Azadirachta Indica is the botanical name of which of the following? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 23.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Neem
Solution:Azadirachta indica is the scientific name of neem. In this, Azadirachta describes its genus and Indica species.

5. Azadirachta indica found in the Indian subcontinent is the botanical name of which evergreen tree? [S.S.C. Online Stenographer 13.09.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Neem
Solution:Azadirachta indica is the scientific name of neem. In this, Azadirachta describes its genus and Indica species.

6. Ocimum Tenuiflorum is the scientific name of [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 30.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Tulsi
Solution:Ocimum tenuiflorum or Ocimum sanctum is the botanical scientific name of basil.

7. What is the botanical name of the wheat plant? [S.S.C. Online Stenographer 13.09.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Triticum aestivum
Solution:The botanical name of the wheat plant is Triticum aestivum. It is a monocot plant of the Gramineae or Poaceae family.

8. In which of the following the dominant phase is Gametophyte? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 30.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Bryophyta
Solution:There are two stages in the life cycle of Bryophyta, called sporophyte and gametophyte, which are structurally different. The gametophyte is the main plant, which is haploid. The gametophyte stage is free, green, branched, and long-lived, whereas the sporophyte stage is short-lived and completely dependent on the gametophyte.

9. Tamarindus Indica is the scientific name of [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 7.02.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Tamarind
Solution:The scientific name of tamarind is Tamarindus indica. Tamarind is a tree of the Fabaceae family. Its fruits are red to brown and are very sour.

10. Carica papaya is the scientific name of [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 2.02.2017 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (b) Papaya
Solution:The scientific name of papaya is Carica papaya. Papaya is an excellent source of potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin A.