Question

Brinjal, Potato, Tomato, Onion, Ginger belong to

• A. A single family
• B. Four genera
• C. Five genera
• D. Same genus

Answer 1

The correct option is B Four genera

• The scientific name of Brinjal is Solanum melongena, belonging to family Solanaceae.
• The scientific name of Potato is Solanum tuberosum, belonging to family Solanaceae.
• The scientific name of Tomato is Lycopersicon esculentum which belongs to the family Solanaceae.
• The scientific name of onion is Allium cepa, belonging to family Liliaceae.
• The scientific name of ginger is Zingiber officinalis, belonging to the family Zingiberaceae.

So, the correct answer is 'Four genera'.