Question

Botanical name of Gram is
(A) Phaseolus aureus
(B) Phaseolus mungo
(C) Cicer arietinum
(D) Cajanus cajan

Answer 1

Hint: Gram is commonly known as Bengal gram, chickpea is an annual legume belonging to the family Fabaceae. Chickpea seed is high in protein content.

Complete answer:
Option A- Phaseolus aureus
Commonly known as green gram, maas, or moong. It is a plant of species in the legume family. The mung bean is mainly cultivated in East Asia, South Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. It is used as an element in both savory and sweet dishes.

Option B Phaseolus mungo
Commonly known as the urad bean, minapa pappu, or black matebean. Urad mungo is grown in South Asia. Black gram is very nutritious as it contains a high level of protein, potassium, calcium, iron, etc.

Option C -Cicer arietinum
Commonly known as chickpea is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae. In different regions, it is known as gram or Bengal gram. It is one of the earliest cultivated legumes and has been found in the Middle East. Chickpea seeds are great in protein

Option D Cajanus cajan
Normally known as pigeon pea, red gram, tur, and is a perennial legume from the family Fabaceae. Its seed has become a popular food in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. It is eaten on a very big scale in South Asia and is a major source of protein for the population of the Indian subcontinent. It is the primary supplement to rice or roti and has the status of the staple diet

Thus the correct option is Option C Cicer arietinum.

Note: Chickpea is key ingredients in hummus and change masala and it can be ground into flour to make falafel. It is also used in salads, soups, curry, and other meal products. Chickpea is important in India, the Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisine.