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Standard IX
Biology
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Withania somnifera is the botanical name of
  1. Indian madar
  2. Ashwagandha
  3. Mulathi
  4. Sarpgandha

A
Indian madar
B
Ashwagandha
C
Sarpgandha
D
Mulathi
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The correct option is B Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera, known commonly as ashwagandha, Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry, or winter cherry, is a plant in the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Several other species in the genus Withania are morphologically similar.

So, the correct answer is option B.

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