Question

The botanical name of soyabean is
A. Cajanus cajan
B. Glycine max
C. Glycyrrhiza glabra
D. Abrus precatorius
E. Dolichos lablab

Answer 1

Hint: Soybean plant, which is a species of legume native to Asia, widely grown for its numerous uses. Traditional unfermented food products of soybean include soy milk, which is further used to prepare other products like tofu and tofu skin. Fermented soybean products include soy sauce, fermented bean paste, and tempeh. Soybean is a rich source of protein and vital nutrients and is one of the commercially important crops in east Asia.

Complete answer:
The Fabaceae or Leguminosae is a family of plant species that include commonly known plants such as the legume, pea, or bean family. Most plants belonging to his family are of large economic importance. This family includes trees, shrubs, and perennial or annual herbaceous plants, which are easily recognized by their legume and stipulate leaves. The family is widely distributed around the world, and is the third-largest land plant family in a number of species, with about 751 genera and about 19,000 known species. The soybean or soya bean (Glycine max) is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous uses. Traditional unfermented food uses of soybeans include soy milk, from which tofu and tofu skin are made.

Therefore, the correct option is B.

Note: Cajanus cajan, is the scientific name for the pigeon pea, also known as red gram or tur. This plant is considered to be a perennial legume belonging to the Fabaceae family. Glycyrrhiza glabra is the scientific name for Liquorice or licorice, which is a flowering plant belonging to the bean Fabaceae family. The root of this plant is sweet and several aromatic flavoring can be extracted from it.