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"Gulal" a coloured powdery thing, used in Holi festival is obtained from
"Gulal" a coloured powdery thing, used in Holi festival is obtained from
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The correct option is A Caesalpinioideae family
- Gulal is also known as Abeer. It is the traditional name given to the coloured powders used for the typical Hindu rituals, in particular for the Holi festival.
- In earlier times, Gulal powders were prepared from flowers coming from trees, such as the Indian Coral Tree, that had medicinal properties, beneficial to the skin.
- Indian Coral Tree belongs to Caesalpinioideae, subfamily, placed in the large family Fabaceae or Leguminosae.
- Hence, "Gulal" a coloured powdery thing, used in Holi festival is obtained from Caesalpinioideae family.
- So, the correct answer is 'Caesalpinioideae family'.
- Gulal is also known as Abeer. It is the traditional name given to the coloured powders used for the typical Hindu rituals, in particular for the Holi festival.
- In earlier times, Gulal powders were prepared from flowers coming from trees, such as the Indian Coral Tree, that had medicinal properties, beneficial to the skin.
- Indian Coral Tree belongs to Caesalpinioideae, subfamily, placed in the large family Fabaceae or Leguminosae.
- Hence, "Gulal" a coloured powdery thing, used in Holi festival is obtained from Caesalpinioideae family.
- So, the correct answer is 'Caesalpinioideae family'.
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