Question

Ocimum tenuiflorum is the scientific name of ____.

• A. Tulsi
• B. Neem
• C. Mint
• D. Amla

Hint:

Important plant names: Tulsi = Ocimum tenuiflorum, Neem = Azadirachta indica, Amla = Phyllanthus emblica.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Scientific names are universally accepted names used to identify plants and animals. Ocimum tenuiflorum belongs to the basil family and is commonly known as Holy Basil or Tulsi.

• Kingdom: Plantae

• Family: Lamiaceae

• Common name: Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Step 1: Identify the scientific name.
The botanical name given is: Ocimum tenuiflorum This is the scientific name of: Tulsi

Step 2: Check other options.

• Neem = Azadirachta indica

• Mint = Mentha

• Amla = Phyllanthus emblica
These do not match.

Step 3: Use elimination method.
Only Tulsi matches the given scientific name.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Tulsi}} \]