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Which one of the following is addressed as "Alfalfa"?

This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Sativa

Alfalfa Identification: The Plant Species

The term "Alfalfa" commonly refers to the plant species Medicago sativa.

Let's analyze the options:

  • Sativa: This is the species epithet in the scientific name Medicago sativa. Therefore, "Sativa" is directly associated with Alfalfa.
  • Fossils: These are preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, unrelated to Alfalfa.
  • Memel: This typically refers to a place name (e.g., Klaipėda, Lithuania) or a river, not a plant.
  • Fish: These are aquatic vertebrates, unrelated to the plant Alfalfa.

Based on the scientific classification, "Sativa" is the correct term linked to Alfalfa.

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