Question: Which spice is known as the "Queen of Spices"? (MCAER 2018)
Options:
Cinnamon
Clove
Cardamom
Black pepper
✅Explanation: Cardamom (Elettaria Cardamomum Maton) is prized for its complex flavor profile and use in both sweet and savory dishes.
• Cardamom Facts:
-Seeds of the plant
-Also known as "green cardamom" or "true cardamom"
-Belongs to the ginger family
-Originated in Western Ghats, South India
-Known for medicinal properties