Question

Statement 1: The botanical name of turmeric is Curcuma longa.

Statement 2: Turmeric is an annual herbaceous plant.

• A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
• B. Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
• C. Both the statements are true
• D. Both the statements are false

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial flowering plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native to Southwest India with its rhizomes being the source of a bright yellow spice and dye. These rhizomes are used in parts of Africa and Asia as a cosmetic for the skin.