Question

Brinjal, Potato, Tomato, Onion, Ginger belong to

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Four genera

The correct answer is option D.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Brinjal is a member of the Solanaceae family and has the scientific name Solanum melongena.
2. Solanum tuberosum, a member of the Solanaceae family, is the scientific name for the potato.
3. Tomatoes are members of the Solanaceae family and have the scientific name Lycopersicon esculentum.
4. Allium cepa, a member of the Liliaceae family, is the scientific name for the onion.
5. Zingiber officinalis, a member of the Zingiberaceae family, is the scientific name for ginger.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Brinjal, tomato and potato belong to the same family Solanaceae.
2. Onion belongs to the Liliaceae family and ginger belongs to the Zingiberaceae family.

Option B:

1. Brinjal and potato belong to the same genus Solanum.
2. Tomato, onion, and ginger belong to other different genera.

Option C:

1. Brinjal and potato belong to the same genus Solanum.
2. The genus for tomato, onion, and ginger are Lycopersicum, Allium, and Zingiber respectively.
3. So, in total the given vegetables belong to four different genera.

Final answer: Hence, brinjal, potato, tomato, onion, and ginger belong to four genera.