Question

Groundnut is native of
A. Brazil
B. India
C. Japan
D. Philippines

Answer 1

Hint: The botanical name of groundnut is Arachi hypogaea. It belongs to legume or pea family called Fabaceae. It is an important oil seed and used as a food crop in the tropical and temperate regions.

Complete Answer:
- The equatorial and temperate climate favours the growth of ground nuts. The domesticated plants are bushier and compact. The primary centre of origin is believed to be Brazil. From the centre it is spread to other places.
- Asia has become the largest producer of groundnuts. Several hybrid varieties are grown with shorter life cycles.
- Peanuts or groundnuts are legumes and like other leguminous plants have root nodules to fix nitrogen. They are used as an important crop in crop rotation as it improves the soil fertility.
- India: Pearl millet is the native of India.
- Japan: Rice is the native of Japan.

The correct answer is (A). Groundnut is native to Brazil.

Additional Information: Peanuts contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, phytosterols and dietary fibres, polyphenols. The skin of peanuts contains resveratrol. The groundnuts are rich in protein vitamin B, vitamin E and minerals like manganese, magnesium and phosphorus.

Note: Different varieties of groundnut are grown which differ in flavour, oil content, shape, size and resistance against diseases. Spanish peanuts are used for making peanut candies, salted nuts and peanut butter. Peanut allergy is very common in children and can be fatal if untreated.