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

Phaseolus aureus

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Pisum sativum

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Cajanus cajan

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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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