Question

Ocimum tenuiflorum is the scientific name of ____.

• A. Tulsi
• B. Neem
• C. Mint
• D. Amla

Hint:

Important plant names: Tulsi = Ocimum tenuiflorum, Neem = Azadirachta indica, Amla = Phyllanthus emblica.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall what a scientific name identifies.
Scientific names uniquely identify plants and animals across languages.
Step 2: Recall the plant family this name belongs to.
Ocimum tenuiflorum belongs to the basil family, commonly called Holy Basil.
Step 3: Confirm the common name.
In India, this plant is known as Tulsi.
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