Question

The generic name of mango is
(a)Mangifera indica
(b)Indica
(c)Mangifera
(d)Indica Mangifera

Answer 1

Hint: It belongs to the family Anacardiaceae and from the high concentration of mango leaves a larvicide is obtained named Mangiferin that is an organic substance. This organic substance is named after the generic name of the plant.

Complete answer:
Mango is the national fruit of India. The scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica. It is commonly called as Aam.

Additional Information: -Mango is a fruit that is in the form of a juicy stone that is produced from the trees having numerous species belonging to the tropical region. They come under the genus of the flowering plant Mangifera, whose fruits are mostly cultivated for the property of being an edible fruit.
-They originated from India and Burma.
-Mangifera is the genus that belongs to Anacardiaceae which is the cashew family.
-It represents abundance, prosperity, and richness and is considered as the national fruit of India as it is in favor of the image of the country.
-The texture of the flesh varies across cultivars as well as ranging between soft pulpy and firm or fibrous.
-Mangoes are rich sources of antioxidants that have been proven to fight against certain types of cancers.
-Mango pulp helps in improving vision as it is a rich source of vitamin A.
-Mango fruits have a low glycemic index and are fit to be consumed by diabetics.
-The abundance of vitamins and carotenoids present in mango pulp helps boost the immune system.
-Consumption of mangoes is associated with a decreased risk of muscle degeneration as well as asthma.
-Mangoes are also representative of the country's gift to the world.
So, the correct answer is ‘Mangifera indica’.

Note: The English word “mango “ originated from the Kannada word maavu or Malayalam word manna (or mangga) during the spice trade period with South India in the 15th and 16th centuries. In India, the Philippines, and Haiti Mango is the national fruit and in Bangladesh, it is the national tree. Mango consists of various nutrients that include a high amount of potassium, carbohydrates, and vitamins.