Biology PYQ 377 of 399 · Biology in Everyday Life & Applied Biology

'Curcuma longa' is the scientific name of which spice?

  1. ACumin
  2. BClove
  3. CTurmeric
  4. DCoriander

BPSC CDPO Prelims 2005

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Correct answer: (c) Turmeric

Explanation

Curcuma longa is the scientific name of turmeric.

Cumin is Cuminum cyminum, clove is Syzygium aromaticum, and coriander is Coriandrum sativum.

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