Q19 · UPSC Prelims 2024 · Set A · Environment and Ecology

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Consider the following plants1.Groundnut2.Horse-gram3.SoybeanHow many of the above belong to the pea family ?

A Only one
B Only two
C All three
D None

Correct answer: (c) All three

Explanation

  1. A

    Only one

    Only one. All three are legumes.

  2. B

    Only two

    Only two. Under-counts.

  3. C

    All three

    All three. Groundnut, horse-gram and soybean are Fabaceae.

  4. D

    None

    None. All belong to the pea family.

Summary. Official key is (c) all three. Groundnut (Arachis), horse-gram (Macrotyloma) and soybean (Glycine) are legumes — the pea family (Fabaceae).