What is the scientific name of the Ashoka tree?
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Saraca indica
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Pincus indica
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Coffee Arabica
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Ocimum basilumn
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Correct answer
Explanation
The Ashoka tree is botanically known as Saraca indica, a plant in the legume family. Other options provided are incorrect; for example, Coffee Arabica refers to coffee and Ocimum basilicum refers to basil. Note that several distractors contain minor spelling errors in their scientific names.