Multiple choice general knowledge

Potatoes are believed to have originated in what country?

  1. Ireland

  2. Spain

  3. United States

  4. Peru
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Potatoes originated in the Andes region of South America, specifically in modern-day Peru, where they were domesticated by indigenous peoples around 8,000-5,000 BC. They were brought to Europe by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. Ireland, Spain, and the United States are not places of origin for potatoes.

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