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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 785

Q785

Karonda (Carrisa Carandus) is belongs to family

A.
Apocynaceae
Answer
B.
Euphorbiaceae
C.
Ancardiaceae
D.
Palmae

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Karonda (Carrisa Carandus) belongs to family Apocynaceae.
Carissa carandas is a species of flowering shrub in the family Apocynaceae. It produces berry-sized fruits that are commonly used as a condiment in Indian pickles and spices. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that thrives well in a wide range of soils.
Carissa carandas are rich in iron, vitamin C, vitamins A, calcium and phosphorus.