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MPPSC (MP PCS) 2017 · Question 80 of 100

What is the botanical name of opium?

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  1. AEmblica Officinalis
  2. BPapaver somniferumCorrect
  3. CRauwolfia serpentina
  4. DCinchona sp.

Answer: B. Papaver somniferum

Explanation

Papaver Somniferum is the major plant of the Papaveri Total. Its fruit is a large number of electricity capsules, which is scattered through the hole or valve. Opium is found in latex with its immature capsules. Many alkaloids like opaque - Marifen, Codine, Papaviryan are obtained from opium

Source: MPPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper-I (evidyarthi English solved compilation; answers per compilation)

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