Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2019 GS-I
Question

Tulsi plant has medicinal values due to the presence of the following ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Phenols and Flavonoids

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Phenols and Flavonoids”.
Phenols and Flavonoids are the compounds responsible for the medicinal properties of the Tulsi plant. These compounds have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which contribute to the plant's health benefits.

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