Question

Gram belongs to which family?

• A. Fabaceae
• B. Gramineae
• C. Solanaceae
• D. Liliaceae

Answer 1

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.