SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 26

SSC CGL - 12 April 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q26

Camellia sinensis is a plant that produces ______.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. tea.

Other Information-

  • Camellia sinensis is a plant that produces tea.
  • This plant originated in Asia. Therefore, it is the basis of Asian medicine. It is a plant that is found in the form of a small tree or shrub.
  • The plant has two varieties. The first is Camellia sinensis sinensis, which is a Chinese tea that comes from China if we grow it in cooler temperatures and at higher altitudes. This variety is usually grown on the slopes of the mountains.
  • The second variety is Camellia sinensis asmica. This is what is known as Indian tea. It originates from the Assam region in North India.
  • A plant that is found in the form of a small tree or shrub.