Question

Cocos nucifera is the botanical name of -

• A. Papaya
• B. Arecanut
• C. Cashew nut
• D. Coconut

Hint:

Always remember botanical names of common crops — Coconut = Cocos nucifera, Papaya = Carica papaya, Arecanut = Areca catechu, Cashew = Anacardium occidentale.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Recall from passage.
The passage clearly states that the botanical name of coconut is Cocos nucifera.

Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options.
- Papaya → Botanical name is Carica papaya.
- Arecanut → Botanical name is Areca catechu.
- Cashew nut → Botanical name is Anacardium occidentale.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, Cocos nucifera refers to Coconut.

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{Cocos nucifera = Coconut.}} \]