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Scientific name of Mango plant is Mangifera indica Linn. In the above name Linn refers to :-

A

Variety of Mango

B

A taxonomist who proposed the present nomenclature in honour of linnaeus

C

A scientist for the first time described Mango plant

D

A scientist who changed the name proposed by Linnaeus and proposed present name.

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To answer the question regarding what "Linn" refers to in the scientific name of the mango plant, Mangifera indica Linn, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Scientific Name**: The scientific name of an organism is composed of two parts: the genus name and the species name. In this case, "Mangifera" is the genus and "indica" is the species. 2. **Identifying the Author**: The term "Linn" or "Linnaeus" at the end of the scientific name indicates the author who first described the species. In this case, it refers to Carl Linnaeus, who developed the system of binomial nomenclature. 3. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Option 1**: Variety of mango - This is incorrect because "Linn" does not refer to a variety. - **Option 2**: A taxonomist who proposed the present nomenclature in honor of Linnaeus - This is also incorrect; Linnaeus is the one who proposed the nomenclature. - **Option 3**: A scientist who first described the mango plant - This is correct as it refers to Linnaeus. - **Option 4**: A scientist who changed the name proposed by Linnaeus - This is incorrect; Linnaeus is the original namer. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the evaluation of the options, the correct answer is that "Linn" refers to a scientist who first described the mango plant, specifically Carl Linnaeus. ### Final Answer: Linn refers to a scientist who first described the mango plant (Carl Linnaeus). ---
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