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Which one of the following is the botanical name of oil palm?

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Elaeis guineensis

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Olea europeaea

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Cocas nucifera

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Carthmus tintorius

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Solution

The correct option is B Elaeis guineensis
A. Elaeis guineensis.
Explanation: Elaeis guineensis is a palm species and called African oil palm. Elaeis is the Greek word, means oil and genus name guineensis refer to its country of origin.

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