MCQ practice · SSC Biology Board questions · Chapter 1: Lessons on Life
The scientific name of potato:
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a Nymphaea nouchali
- b Artocarpus heterophyllus
- c Solanum tuberosum
- d Oryza sativa
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: c Solanum tuberosum
The scientific name of potato is Solanum tuberosum: Solanum the genus, tuberosum the species.
Why the other options are wrong
- a Nymphaea nouchali: Nymphaea nouchali is the scientific name of the water lily.
- b Artocarpus heterophyllus: Artocarpus heterophyllus is the scientific name of jackfruit.
- d Oryza sativa: Oryza sativa is the scientific name of rice.
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