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Black Pepper is

A
Herb
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Shrub
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Tree
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Climber
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Solution

The correct option is B Climber
B. Shrub
Reason: Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. It is native to south India and is extensively cultivated there and elsewhere in tropical regions.
The pepper plant is a weak climbing or trailing shrub with adventitious roots, reaching a length of 30 ft. in the wild state.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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