Tag: introduction to plant kingdom

• Aedes albopictus is scientific name of Asian tiger mosquito.
  
• Aedes aegypti is scientific name of Yellow fever mosquito.
• Aedes taemiorhncus and Aedes albolineatus are other species of mosquito.

So, the correct option is 'Aedes albopictus'.

• Bungarus coeruleus is zological name of common Indian krait.
  
• Naja naja is scientific name of Indian cobra.
  
• Vipera russelli is zoological name of Russell's viper.
• Ophiophagus hannah is the zoological name of King cobra.
  

So the correct option is ' Bungarus coeruleus'.

• Passer domesticus is scientific name of House sparrow.
  
• Pavo cristatus is scientific name of Peacock.
  
• Archaeopterx lithographica is a scientific name for Archaeopteryx.
  
• Psittacula eupatria is scientifc name of Alexandrine parrot.
  

So, the correct option is 'Pavo cristatus'.

The scientific name of Gharial is Gavialis gangeticus

• Moschus moschiferus is the scientific name for Siberian Musk deer.
  
• Hyelaphus porcinus is the scientific name for Hog deer.
  
• Rucervus duvaucelii is the scientific name for Swamp deer.
  
• Muntiacus muntjak is the scientific name for Barking deer.

So the correct option is 'Musk deer'.

Brassica juncea, commonly known as mustard, Indian mustard, Chinese mustard, vegetable mustard is the species of flowering plant belonging to family Brassicaceae. The leaves, seeds, and stems of Brassica juncea are edible. The mustard condiment which is made from the seeds of Brassica juncea is called brown mustard and is spicier than yellow mustard. So, the correct answer is 'Brassica juncea'.

Cymbopogon martini, commonly known as palmarosa (palm rose) as it smells sweet and rose-like. It belongs to family Poaceae. It is also known as Indian geranium, ginger-grass, rosha and rosha-grass. The essential oil of this plant contains a chemical compound, geraniol which is used in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, effective insect repellant, antifungal. So, the correct answer is 'Cymbopogon martini'.

Brassica oleracea is a plant species which includes cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli etc. belonging to family Brassicaceae. The botanical name of Cauliflower is Brassica oleracea var. botrytis. Cauliflower is an annual plant that reproduces by seed. The edible part is the head (florets) which is used as a vegetable. So, the correct answer is 'Brassica oleracea var. botrytis'.

Raphanus raphanistrum sativa, commonly known as radish is an edible root vegetable belonging to family Brassicaceae. It was domesticated in Europe. Radishes are grown and consumed worldwide. It is mostly eaten as a raw salad vegetable. They are annual or biennial crops which are grown for their swollen tap roots. It is a fast-growing and cool season crop. So, the correct answer is 'Raphanus sativa'.

• Sorghum vulgare, commonly known as Jowar is a species of monocotyledonous plant belonging to family Poaceae. It is native to Australia. It is an important crop worldwide used as food, animal fodder.

• Oryza sativa, commonly known as rice or Asian rice is a species of monocotyledonous plant belonging to family Poaceae.  Rice is an important part of the diet in many countries, especially in Asia. Rice straw is used as a feed, building materials etc.

• So, the correct answer is 'Sorghum vulgare and Oryza sativa'.