Castor (Ricinus communis) is originated in

A. India

B. Tropical Africa

C. Tropical America

D. Tropical Asia

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Castor is an oil seed and is a perennial flowering plant.
It is believed to be originated from Tropical Africa, indigenous to the southeastern Mediterranean Basin, Eastern Africa and India.
The castor seeds contain 40 - 60% oil that is rich in triglycerides, mainly ricinolein.