Oryza sativa (rice) belongs to

Solanaceae

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Malvaceae

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Liliaceae

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Poaceae

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Solution

The correct option is D Poaceae
Oryza sativa, commonly known as Asian rice belonging to the family Poaceae or Gramineae. Rice is the most widely grown tropical cereal, and over 400 million tonnes of milled rice is produced each year. Rice is a staple food of South Asia and a vast number of people are employed in its cultivation.
So, the correct answer is 'Poaceae'.

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