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The family which yields cereals is

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Poaceae
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Fabaceae
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Liliaceae
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Asteraceae
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Solution

The correct option is B Poaceae
Poaceae or Gramineae is a large family of monocotyledonous flowering plants which are collectively known as grasses. Poaceae includes cereals, bamboos and the grasses of natural grasslands. The Poaceae are the most economically important plant family, providing staple foods from domesticated cereal crops such as maize, wheat, rice, barley, millet etc.
So, the correct answer is 'Poaceae'.

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