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Name the plant whose leaves are used as vegetables.
(a) Potato
(b) Mustard
(c) Banana
(d) Brinjal

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MVSAT 2024
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Hint: The seeds of this plant are used in Indian cuisine for making tadka/tamperings. The seeds of this plant are small and will be dark brown in color. The seeds are compressed to obtain the oil.  
Mustard green is called the mustard plant that has seeds, leaves, and stems edible.
Complete answer:
The mustard plant is a plant species that belongs to the family Brassicaceae. Mustard seed is widely used as a spice. The grinding and mixing of the seeds with water, vinegar, or other liquids will create a yellow spice called the prepared mustard. The seeds will be pressed to make mustard oil, and the leaves are edible and can be consumed as mustard greens.
Additional information:
Advantages of mustard consumption
- It will speed up our rate of metabolism
- It will stimulate and help in the digestion process.
- It Inhibits cancer growth.
- It will decrease the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
- It will help in lowering the high blood pressure
- It will soothe the sore throat,  bronchitis, and pneumonia
- It will reduce the severity of asthma
- It will help in healing bee stings
So, the correct answer is 'Mustard'.
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Note:Research has also stated that mustard oil has several cancer- fighting properties. The mustard oil contains a lesser amount of saturated fats and therefore, has various health benefits. The oil contains antioxidants, which will prevent disorders like dementia, atherosclerosis, skin disorders, arthritis, and neurological disorders.