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Which word is common in the botanical names of trees like Ashoka, Tamarind or Coral ?
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- Terminalia
- Salix
- Indica
- Acacia
Correct Option: C
Tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica), Ashoka tree (Saraca Indica), Indian Coral tree (Erythrina Indica) have 'Indica' common in their botanical names. In biology/taxonomy, if a species originates in India, its scientific name sometimes includes "Indica".
