Q551
Castor (Ricinus communis) is originated in
A.
India
B.
Tropical Africa
AnswerC.
Tropical America
D.
Tropical Asia
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Castor is an oil seed and is a perennial flowering plant.It is believed to be originated from Tropical Africa, indigenous to the southeastern Mediterranean Basin, Eastern Africa and India.
The castor seeds contain 40 - 60% oil that is rich in triglycerides, mainly ricinolein.