Scientific name of green gram is

Vigna mungo

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Vigna radiata

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Phaseolus mungo

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Phaseolus amblyosepalus

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Solution

The correct option is B Vigna radiata
The scientific name of green gram isVigna radiata. It is alternatively known as the moong bean. It is a plant species in the legume family. Native to the Indian subcontinent, the mung bean is mainly cultivated today in India, China and Southeast Asia. It is also cultivated in hot, dry regions in Southern Europe and the Southern United States. It is used as an ingredient in both savoury and sweet dishes.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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