Prelims 2024

Q. 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
Correct answer: (c) All three

Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper

Explanation:

1. Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea):
Also known as peanut, groundnut is indeed a member of the pea family (Fabaceae). Despite its common name suggesting it’s a nut, it’s actually a legume.

2. Horse-gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum):
Horse-gram is also a member of the pea family (Fabaceae). It’s a legume crop primarily grown in India and other parts of South Asia.

3. Soybean (Glycine max):
Soybean is another member of the pea family (Fabaceae). It’s one of the most important legume crops worldwide.

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