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Peanut or groundnut of commerce from which vegetable oil is obtained belongs to genus

A
Phaseolus aureus
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B
Pisum sativum
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C
Cajanus cajan
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D
Arachis hypogea
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Solution

The correct option is D Arachis hypogea
The peanut or groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) is a species in the family Fabaceae. The seeds of Arachis hypogea contain 40-50% oil contents. It is very important non-drying oil used for cooking and also as illuminant and lubricant in soap industry. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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