Question

Sunn hemp (Indian hemp) is derived from
(A)Malvaceae
(B)Leguminosae
(C)Compositae
(D)Solanaceae

Answer 1

Hint: Hemp or the industrial hemp is a type of cannabis sativa plant species which is cultivated especially for its industrial uses. It grows really fast and is used to obtain a variety of commercial items including paper, textiles, clothing, biodegradable plastics, food and animal feed.

Complete answer:
Malvaceae belongs to a type of flowering plant of the Malvales order. The well-known members of this family with economic importance are okra, cotton, cacao and durian.
Compositae is also known as Asteraceae. It is a large, widespread family of angiosperms that includes over thirty-two thousand species. The organism classification of this family is Aster.
Solanaceae is also known as Nightshades. It belongs to a family of flowering plants that consists of annual and perennial herbs and vines as well.
The Sunn Hemp or the Indian hemp is a tropical Asian plant of the legume family. As the name suggests, this type is generally considered to have originated from Indian subcontinent, specifically in South Asian regions.
Therefore, we can say that Sunn Hemp is derived from Leguminosae.

Hence the correct answer is option(B)

Note: The Sunn Hemp or Indian Hemp variety of hemp is considered to have originated from India. It is used worldwide and is demanded for its high-quality fibre. This type of hemp has a varied industrial use and is also an eco-friendly initiative to make bioplastics and green manure.