What plant did Markham introduce to India for quinine?
Cinchona
Rubber Plant
Tea Bush
Coffee Bean
Answer
The answer, the Cinchona plant, was introduced to India by Markham for its valuable medicinal properties. Specifically, the bark of the Cinchona tree contains quinine, an alkaloid used to treat malaria, a widespread and potentially fatal disease in tropical regions. Markham's introduction of the Cinchona plant in India paved the way for local production of quinine, ultimately contributing to the fight against malaria.
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