Question

The generic name of mango is:

• A. indica
• B. Mangifera indica
• C. Mangifera
• D. Indica Mangifera

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The generic name refers to the first part of binomial nomenclature. The binomial name is comprised of the generic name and the specific epithet. Accordingly, the generic name is the genus of the species and it begins with a capitalized letter. As the binomial name of mango is 'Mangifera indica', 'Mangifera' represents the genus and hence, it is the generic name while 'indica' represents the specific epithet.

So, the correct option is 'Mangifera'.