Question

Given below is the list of edible plants.
(i) Banana
(ii) Pumpkin
(iii) Lady's finger
(iv) Brinjal
Which pair of plants have two or more edible parts?
(a)(i) and (ii)
(b)(ii) and (iii)
(c)(iii) and (iv)
(d)(i) and (iv)

Answer 1

Hint: These two plants belong to two different families that are Musaceae and Cucurbitaceae. Raw fruit of this plant is used to make very famous Kerala wafers. The fruit of another plant is famous for being used during the Halloween festival.

Complete answer:
The banana belongs to the Musaceae family and in this plant, the fruit, stem, and flowers are edible parts. The pumpkin belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and in this plant soft stem, soft leaf, flower, seeds, and fruits are edible parts. Thus we can say that the banana and the pumpkin plants have two or more edible parts.

Additional Information:
The banana fruit is a powerhouse of nutrients and an instant energy booster rich in potassium, vitamins, fiber, calcium, and iron, and contains natural antacids, and more.
Ripe banana is consumed as a fruit, whereas the green or the raw ones are used as vegetables.
The banana flower is used in some Asian cuisines. The flower can be eaten both raw and cooked - in the form of salad, soup, or sabzi.
Banana stems are edible having detoxification properties and are known to prevent and treat kidney stones.
Pumpkins are a great source of vitamins A and C, iron, and riboflavin. Pumpkins are perfect for soups and curries. It is also used in making pies, bread, and cakes.
Seeds of pumpkin are a very nutritious food rich in zinc.
Pumpkin contains free-radical scavenging antioxidants, which can give our health an added boost.
The soft leaf and stem are also used in many dishes and are rich sources of vitamins and minerals.
So, the correct answer is option (a) ’(i) and (ii)’.

Note: The banana fruit is a powerhouse of nutrients and an instant energy booster.
The banana flower can be eaten both raw and cooked - in the form of salad, soup, or sabzi.
Pumpkins are a great source of vitamins A and C, iron, and riboflavin.
Seeds of pumpkin are a very nutritious food rich in zinc.