Question

Oil yielding legume is

• A. Carthamus
• B. Glycine max
• C. Ricinus
• D. Vigna sinensis

Answer 1

The correct option is B Glycine max

Soybean is commonly known as Glycine max. It belongs to the family of legumes. It provides the fermented products like milk, tofu etc. Oil of Glycine max is rich in linoleic and oleic components. It is used for many industrial purposes, e.g., in the manufacture of soaps, glycerine, linolenic, etc. It has a nitrogen-fixing ability and helps in the enrichment of soil with nitrogen.

So, the correct answer is option B.