Pulses are present in the family:
Correct answer: B. Fabaceae
- A. Caesalpiniaceae
- B. Fabaceae
- C. Gramineae
- D. Mimosaceae
Explanation
Explanation:This option is correct because family Fabaceae also known as family leguminosea contains legumes and pulses. The pulses belong to the family Fabaceae or leguminosea. The members of this family include sweet pea, pea, legumes, etc. These are leguminous plants. This means that most of them have nodules in their roots that enclose symbiotic bacteria.The family Caesalpiniaceae is another family of flowering plants, but it is not known for producing pulses. The family Gramineae, also known as Poaceae, includes grasses and cereal crops such as wheat, rice, and corn. While these crops are important sources of food, they are not considered pulses.The family Mimosaseae includes many species of trees and shrubs, but it is not known for producing pulses.
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