Botanical name of Gram is

Phaseolus aureus

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Phaseolus mungo

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Cicer arietinum

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Cajanus cajan

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The correct option is C
Cicer arietinum

Cicer arietinum, commonly known as gram, Bengal gram, chickpea is an annual legume belonging to the family Fabaceae. Chickpea seeds are high in protein. It is one of the earliest cultivated legumes. Gram is used as animal feed and also for human consumption. Hence, the botanical name of the gram is Cicer arietinum. So, the correct answer is 'Cicer arietinum'.

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