Question

Botanical name of 'Channa' is
A. Cicer arietinum
B. Phaseolus aureus
C. Lablab purpureus
D. Dolichos

Answer 1

Hint: Chana is commonly known as chickpea with the botanical name as Cicer arietinum. Its is categorized as
Kingdom: Plantae, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids,
Order: Fabales,
Family: Fabaceae

Complete answer:
Option A- Cicer arietinum
The chickpea is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae and subfamily Faboideae. Its various types are variously known as gram or Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean, Egyptian pea. Chickpea seeds are high in protein.

Option B- Phaseolus aureus
The mung bean, also known as the green gram, maash, or moong, is a plant species in the legume family. The mung bean is mainly acquired in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. It is used as an ingredient in savory and sweet dishes.

Option C- Lablab purpureus
Lablab purpureus is a species of bean that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is native to Africa. It is cultivated throughout the tropics for food.

Option D- Dolichos
Dolichos is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the legume family - Fabaceae, and the subfamily Faboideae. It is administered in Africa and Asia. The lablab bean was previously included in Dolichos. These are herbs and shrubs that grow upright, sometimes with climbing stems, or spreading prostrate upon the ground.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Note: Two varieties of chickpea are- the larger light tan Kabuli and variously colored Desi chickpea. They are green when picked early and fluctuate through tan or beige, speckled, dark brown to black. 75% of world production is of the smaller desi type. The larger garbanzo bean or hummus was introduced in the 18th century into India.