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What is the original meaning of the term 'vegetables'?
What is the original meaning of the term 'vegetables'?
- Only referring to leaves and stems of plants
- Excluding fruits, flowers, nuts, and cereal grains
- Referring to all edible parts of a plant (correct)
- Including only fruits and flowers of plants
When did vegetables enter cultivation in various parts of the world?
When did vegetables enter cultivation in various parts of the world?
- Between 10,000 BC and 7,000 BC (correct)
- Before 10,000 BC
- After 7,000 BC
- During the Industrial Revolution
Which country is the largest producer of vegetables?
Which country is the largest producer of vegetables?
- India
- China (correct)
- Brazil
- United States of America
What type of fruits are often included in the term 'vegetables'?
What type of fruits are often included in the term 'vegetables'?
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How has global trade impacted the availability of vegetables to consumers?
How has global trade impacted the availability of vegetables to consumers?
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What is the main role of vegetables in human nutrition?
What is the main role of vegetables in human nutrition?
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When was the word 'vegetable' first recorded in English?
When was the word 'vegetable' first recorded in English?
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What was the initial meaning of the word 'vegetable'?
What was the initial meaning of the word 'vegetable'?
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How is the word 'vegetable' used as an adjective in scientific contexts?
How is the word 'vegetable' used as an adjective in scientific contexts?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a vegetable?
Which of the following is NOT considered a vegetable?
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