Question

Plants like Aegle mormelos, Ocimum sanctum and Ficus religeosa are a group of plants designated as

• A. Traditional food crops
• B. Cash crops
• C. Medicinal plant species
• D. Lesser known food plants

Answer 1

The correct option is C Medicinal plant species

Aegle mormelos also known as bael or wood apple has great medicinal, spiritual and religious significance. Its fruits and seeds are considered sacred and are offered to Lord Shiva. It also keeps the blood sugar levels under control.

Ocimum sanctum also known as tulsi or holy basil is a shrub which is worshipped by hindus and has lot of medicinal properties also. It is used to reduce cold and cough, bronchitis and has antiinflammatory properties.

Ficus religiosa also known as sacred fig is worshipped by hindus and buddhists. Its bark, leaves, fruits and seeds are used for medicinal purposes. The bark and leaves are used for controlling diarrhoea and dysentry. Th powdered fruit is used in asthma and the latex is used for relieving warts.

Thus, the correct answer is option Band C.