2024 · EnvironmentPrevious Year Question
Q79.
Consider the following plants 1. Groundnut 2. Horse-gram 3. Soybean How many of the above belong to the pea family ?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Answer

C

Explanation

The Fabaceae or Leguminosae, commonly known as the legume, pea, or bean family, are a large and agriculturally important family of flowering plants. It includes trees, shrubs, and perennial or annual herbaceous plants, which are easily recognized by their fruit and their compound, stipulate leaves. Option 1 is correct: The peanut belongs to the botanical family Fabaceae (or Leguminosae), commonly known as the legume, bean, or pea family. Option 2 is correct: Macrotyloma uniflorum is a legume native to tropical southern Asia, known for its distinct taste and texture, widely used legume in many cuisines. It also belongs to the family Fabaceae. Option 3 is correct: The soybean, soy bean, or soya bean is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous uses. It also belongs to the family Fabaceae.