Question

Pulses are obtained from

• A. Fabaceae
• B. Asteraceae
• C. Poaceae
• D. Solanaceae

Answer 1

The correct option is A Fabaceae

The Fabaceae or Leguminosae, commonly known as pea, bean or legume family are a large and economically important family of flowering plants. It includes trees, shrubs, perennial or annual herbaceous plants which can be easily recognised by fruits (legume). It includes a variety of pulses such as chickpea, garden pea and important agricultural and food plants such as soya bean, beans, alfalfa, peanut etc.

So, the correct answer is 'Fabaceae'.