GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What is scientific name of “Watermelon"?

A	Cucumis sativas
B	Citrus aurantium
C	Citrullus vulgaris
D	Citrus Limonium

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -watermelon, (Citrullus lanatus), succulent fruit and vinelike plant of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), native to tropical Africa and cultivated around the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -Botanical Description The watermelon, Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumura & Nakai (synonym Citrullus vulgaris Schrader), belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family.

Detailed explanation-3: -Traditional herbal practitioners employ C. lanatus seeds to treat gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary diseases in Pakistan and India. However, more investigation is needed to understand the effect of C. lanatus seeds on treating gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary disorders.

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