Question

Which one is an oil yielding plant among the following :

• A. Lentil
• B. Sunflower
• C. Cauliflower
• D. Hibiscus

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Sunflower

The correct option is: B

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Oil yielding crops are sources of oil, fats, and fatty acids and are typically high in unsaturated fats.
2. These on small or moderate consumption are regarded as healthy.
3. Oil seed crops include cotton seeds, niger, sunflower, groundnut, sesame, mustard, soybean, etc.

Explanation of the incorrect options :

Option A :

Lentil is pulse producing plant.

Option C :

Cauliflower is a flower used as a vegetable.

Option D :

Hibiscus is an ornamental flowering plant.

Final answer: Sunflower is an oil yielding plant.