Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Quinine is obtained from the bark of which tree?

  1. Redwood

  2. Cinchona

  3. Eucalyptus

  4. Banyan

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Quinine, used to treat malaria, is extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree native to South America. The cinchona tree has been historically important for its medicinal properties, particularly in fighting malaria.