Morphology of Flowering Plants Question 72

72. Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to the plant species and its use?

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(a) Oryza sativa - rich source of protein

(b) Manihot utilissima - root tubers eaten especially in Kerala

(c) Ricimus communis - important edible cereal

(d) Hibiscus esculentus - flowers eaten throughout the country.

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Answer : b

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(b) Oryza sativa is rice. Ricinus communis is castor, a source of castor oil that acts as a purgative. Manihot is the scientific name for tapioca, a tuber rich in starch. Hibiscus esculentus is okra (bhindi).