Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following was brought to our country by the traders coming from South America?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept:
- Humans carry seeds from one place to another, knowingly or unknowingly.
- People bring the seeds of plants that they find beautiful or useful, to grow in the garden.
- Later the seeds of these plants spread to other places.
- Many years later people may not even remember that these plants did not grow there earlier.
Explanation:
Vegetables and their country of origin:
|
Country of origin |
Vegetable |
|
South America |
Tomato, potato and green chilli |
|
Europe |
Cabbage and pea |
|
Africa |
Coffee bean and okra (bhindi) |
|
India |
Mango, orange, banana, fenugreek (methi) spinach, brinjal and radish. |
Thus, tomatoes are originally from South America.
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