The botanical name of the potato plant is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The botanical name of the potato plant is:
A. Capsicum annuum
B. Solanum melongena
C. Lycopersicon esculentum
D. Solanum tuberosum
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Solanum tuberosum is the scientific name of potato, a member of the Solanaceae family. Solanum melongena is brinjal (eggplant), Capsicum annuum is chili, and Lycopersicon esculentum is tomato. Potato is a tuber (modified stem) rich in starch, and is one of the world's major food crops.

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