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Consider the following plants:

  1. 1.Groundnut,
  2. 2.Horse-gram,
  3. 3.Soybean. How many of the above belong to the pea family?
  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.All three
  4. D.None
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. All three

The pea family, known botanically as Fabaceae or Leguminosae, is characterized by plants that bear pods. Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), Horse-gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum), and Soybean (Glycine max) are all legumes and thus members of the Fabaceae family, renowned for their nitrogen-fixing capabilities.

Source: UPSC gs1 2024

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