Multiple choice

The scientific name of 'imli' tamarind tree is Tamarindus indica L. Which of the following is correct with respect to the way the name is written?

  1. The letter L means that the botanist Linnaeus gave this scientific name.

  2. The letter L stands for the Latin language.

  3. The first letter of indica should have been a capital letter.

  4. The letter L has nothing to do with scientific naming of plants.

  5. None of these
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Explanation

The letter L means that the botanist Linnaeus gave this scientific name. Hence, this option is correct.

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