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Where are the majority of other species in the genus Mangifera that produce edible fruits called 'mangoes' found?
Where are the majority of other species in the genus Mangifera that produce edible fruits called 'mangoes' found?
- African ecoregion
- Malesian ecoregion (correct)
- Australian ecoregion
- American ecoregion
Where is the mango believed to have originated?
Where is the mango believed to have originated?
- Africa
- Southern Asia (correct)
- Australia
- South America
What are the two types of modern mango cultivars?
What are the two types of modern mango cultivars?
- Indian type and African type
- African type and American type
- Indian type and Southeast Asian type (correct)
- Southeast Asian type and American type
What is the national tree of Bangladesh?
What is the national tree of Bangladesh?
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From which language did the English word 'mango' originate?
From which language did the English word 'mango' originate?
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Study Notes
Mango Origin and Classification
- The majority of other species in the genus Mangifera that produce edible fruits called 'mangoes' are found in Southeast Asia.
Mango Origin
- The mango is believed to have originated in South Asia, specifically in the region between the Himalayan foothills in India and present-day Bangladesh.
Mango Cultivars
- There are two types of modern mango cultivars: Indian and Southeast Asian.
National Symbol of Bangladesh
- The mango is the national tree of Bangladesh.
Etymology of 'Mango'
- The English word 'mango' originated from the Malayalam language, spoken in the Indian state of Kerala.
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Test your knowledge about mangoes and their origins with this quiz! Learn about the different types of mango cultivars, their origins in southern Asia, and their cultivation in South and Southeast Asia.
