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Botanical name of 'red chili' is

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Capsicum fruitescene
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Capsicum annuum
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Physalis
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Withania
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Solution

The correct option is B Capsicum annuum
Red chilli belongs to family Solanaceae family and its scientific name is Capsicum annuum. It is used in curries and other preparation as spice. Capsicum fruitescene is a botanical name of Shimla mirch and Physalis is the genus of husk cherry and Withania is the genus of winter cherry.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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