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Peanut (Arachis hypogea) belongs to the family of

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Papilionaceae
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Poaceae
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Palmaceae
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Musaceae
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Solution

The correct option is A Papilionaceae
Arachis hypogaea is the species of groundnut. This plant belongs to the family Fabaceae which is also known as the family Papillionaceae. This family is also known as the legume family. The plant is cultivated on a large scale for the groundnuts which serve as a source of food as well as used for the extraction of oil.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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