Which one of the following groups of plants was domesticated in the ‘New World’ and introduced into the ‘Old World’?

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Correct Answer: Tobacco, cocoa and rubber. Of the given groups, Tobacco, cocoa and rubber were domesticated in the 'New World' and introduced into the 'Old World’. ‘ New world’ here signifies countries/continents founded by European explorers and the ‘Old world’ signifies oriental countries. Of the given plants, only Tobacco, cocoa and rubber were brought to India after being introduced in American continent by the Europeans.

Which one of the following groups of plants was domesticated in the ‘New World’ and introduced into the ‘Old World’?

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