B.P.S.C. (C.D.P.O.) (Pre) 2005
What is the scientific name of the spice 'Curcuma longa'?
aCumin
bClove
cTurmeric✓ Correct
dCoriander
Explanation
‘Curcuma longa’ is the scientific name of turmeric. The scientific name of cumin is *Cuminum cyminum*, the scientific name of clove is *Syzygium aromaticum*, and the scientific name of coriander is *Coriandrum sativum*.
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