NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 85

Question: Select the correctly written scientific name of Mango which was first described by Carolus Linnaeus. [NEET 5-5-2019]

Options:

A) Mangifera indica

B) Mangifera Indica

C) Mangifera indica Car. Linn.

D) Mangifera Indica Linn

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • According to rules of binomial nomenclature, correctly written scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica Linn. as first described by Carolus Linnaeus. So, the correct answer is ‘Mangifera indica Linn.’