Question

Oryza sativa belongs to the family
A. Solanaceae
B. Liliaceae
C. Gramineae
D. Asteraceae

Answer 1

Hint: Oryza sativa is asian Rice. The plant belongs to the family of grasses. These are flowering plants and belong to class monocots. The monocots are divided into many families.

Complete answer: Oryza sativa or asian rice belongs to gramineae or the grass family also known as poaceae. It is a grass which consists of twelve chromosomes. It is one of the most used plants for genetic modifications and production of newer varieties of crops, used for agriculture purposes.
-The solanaceae family is commonly known as nightshades. It includes a wide variety of plants ranging from herbs, shrubs, epiphytes, and trees. It has various applications and commercial uses such as in agriculture, ornamental and medicinal purposes. Plants like tomatoes, potatoes, and brinjal belong to this family.
-The liliaceae family consists of flowering plants. They are monocots and perennial in nature. The plants coming under this family are used for ornamental purposes. Plants like tulips come under this family.
-Asteraceae is commonly known as the daisy Family. It is one of the largest families among the Angiosperms. The family is also known as compositae or the sunflower family. The plants belonging to this family are perennial herbs.
Thus, the most appropriate answer is C, i.e., Gramineae. Oryza sativa belongs to the family Gramineae.

Note: The field of taxonomy relating to plants, helps in finding, identifying, describing, classifying, and naming, the plant species. Another closely related field is the Plant systematics, which observes and establishes the relationship between different plant species and families, also traces their evolutionary pattern