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Which one of the following is also known as "Egg plant"?

A. Knol-khol

B. Tomato

C. Brinjal

D. None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Brinjal is also known as Eggplant. Brinjal is the Indian name of this vegetable, also called by the same name in Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa.
It is called Eggplant in the US, Canada and Australia.
Its scientific name is Solanum melongena belongs to the nightshade family i.e. Solanaceae. It is grown worldwide for its edible fruit.

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