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Gram belongs to which family?


A

Fabaceae

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B

Gramineae

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C

Solanaceae

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D

Liliaceae

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Solution

The correct option is A

Fabaceae


The correct option is A.

Explanation for correct option:

  1. Pulses and legumes are members of the Fabaceae family (Leguminosae or Papilionaceae).
  2. Pea, gram, black gram, kidney beans, moong, soybean, and other legumes are examples.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option B:

  1. Gramineae, often known as Poaceae.
  2. It is a family of grasses that includes cereals such as wheat, maize, and barley.

Option C:

  1. Plants such as potatoes, tomatoes, brinjal, and others belong to the Solanaceae family.
  2. It is sometimes known as the "Potato family."

Option D:

  1. The Liliaceae family is popularly known as the "Lily family".
  2. It comprises onion, garlic, tulips, aloe, and other plants.

Final answer: Fabaceae is the family to which the gram belongs.


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