Question

Edible oil is obtained from seeds of

• A. Helianthus tuberosus
• B. Helianthus annuus
• C. Carthamus tinctorius
• D. Both B and C

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Both B and C

• Helianthus annuus, the common sunflower is a large annual, herbaceous flowering plant belonging to the family Asteraceae. Sunflower oil which is extracted from the seeds is used as edible oil for cooking.

• Carthamus tinctorius, commonly known as Safflower is a highly branched herbaceous plant belonging to family Asteraceae. It is commercially cultivated for vegetable oil extracted from seeds. It is an edible oil used in cooking, salad dressing etc.

• So, the correct answer is 'Both B and C'.