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Which is the family of arhar?
A.Malvaceae
B.Liliaceae
C.Papilionaceae
D.Solanaceae

Answer
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Hint:Family has the fifth position on the hierarchical system. Members of the family have many identical characters but lesser than the genus and the species.

Complete step by step answer:
1.features of Malvaceae family-
-Presence of hairs on the body * presence of epicalyx * pollens are spinous
-Hibiscus flower belongs to the malvaceae family; it has a funnel shaped mallow and the flowers have a particular shape and five petals in a definite organization.
-The pollen grains arise at the top of the long stalk and mainly yellow in color.
2.features of Liliaceae family-
-Lili, tulip, mariposa lily , asphodel, Erthronium, fritillary these are the common flower and plants that are belongs to the liliaceae family
-They have a large flower with the specific petal pattern of three is to six have different -Fluorescent and vibrant colours and good smell.
-They are often used as ornamental plants and for decorative purposes.
3.features of Papilionaceae-
-They have compound leaves structure and from pinnate to palmate leaves are there.
-There are 5 petal present in its flower, they are mainly shrubs
-They have a high amount of nitrogen metabolism and have different types of amino acids in the roots nodules.
4.features of Solanaceae-
-It have a tap root system and the stem is erect and , it includes herbs, shrubs , climber and small trees
-Leaves are simple and pinnate with alternate positions.
-So arhar belongs to the papilionaceae family.

So Option C is correct.

Note:
Arhar has root nodules in its roots which have different amino acids in it and helps in the nitrogen metabolism.