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Before European invader which vegetable was present in India?

1. Potato and Tomato
2. Simla mirch and Brinjal
3. Maize and Chichinda
4. Brinjal and Lady’s finger

Correct answer: Brinjal and Lady’s finger

Solution

Brinjal (eggplant) and lady’s finger (okra) were already present in India before European contact. Potato, tomato, and maize are New World crops that arrived later, so options containing them are not correct.

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