Question: Kinnow is basically a:
Options:
Tangerine
Tangor
Mandarin
Citrange
✅Explanation:
Kinnow is a hybrid citrus fruit developed by crossing 'King' (Citrus nobilis) mandarin and 'Willow Leaf' mandarin. It is classified as a mandarin orange due to its parentage and characteristics.
Kinnow is a hybrid citrus fruit developed by crossing 'King' (Citrus nobilis) mandarin and 'Willow Leaf' mandarin. It is classified as a mandarin orange due to its parentage and characteristics.
✏️🛑Other Options Explanations:
-Option A: While tangerines are similar to mandarins, Kinnow is specifically a hybrid derived from two mandarin varieties.
-Option B: A tangor is a hybrid between a tangerine and an orange.
-Option D: A citrange is a hybrid between a sweet orange and a trifoliate orange, which is quite distinct from Kinnow's genetic makeup.