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Agriculture · Q695

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 695

Q695

Which of the following does not belong to family-Gramineae?

A.
Oats
B.
Barley
C.
Okra
Answer
D.
Maize

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Gramineae or Poaceae is a large family of grasses, it includes cereal grasses like oats, Barley, Maize, etc.
Whereas Okra is a flowering plant known for its edible seed pods. It is cultivated in warm and tropical climates. Raw okra is 90% water, 2% protein, 7% carbohydrates and contains negligible fats.