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.

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