ECONOMIC BOTANY And OTHERS (Part-II)

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

(a) Erik Rotheim
(b) Erik Mathew
(c) Erik Tim
(d) Eric Flayer

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)]

(a) Neem
(b) Teak
(c) Babul
(d) Pomegranate

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)]

(a) Custard Apple
(b) Pineapple
(c) Bamboo
(d) Pomegranate

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)]

(a) Banyan
(b) Gulmohar
(c) Tamarind
(d) Chiku

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)]

(a) Papaya
(b) Pineapple
(c) Banana
(d) Mango

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)]

(a) Guava
(b) Mango
(c) Amla
(d) Jack fruit

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)]

(a) Mangifera Indica
(b) Monoon Longifolium
(c) Casurina
(d) Cocos nucifera

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)]

(a) Waddham, Maharashtra
(b) Jaskar, Ghati, Kashmir
(c) Manendragadh, Chhattisgarh
(d) Hathora, Madhya Pradesh

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)]

(a) Lungs
(b) Appendix
(c) Heart
(d) Kidney

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)]

(a) Glucose
(b) Galactose
(c) Fructose
(d) Arabinose

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.