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Cinchona quinine was first discovered at
  1. Portugal
  2. Peru
  3. Poland
  4. Central Asia

A
Portugal
B
Poland
C
Peru
D
Central Asia
Solution
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The correct option is B Peru
Quinine is obtained from Cinchona officinalis, C. calisaya bark. Which was first discovered at 'Peru'.

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