Question

Bottlegourd belongs to which family?

• A. Cucurbitaceae
• B. Brassicaceae
• C. Amaryllidaceae
• D. Malvaceae

Hint:

Associate Cucurbitaceae with vine crops like gourds and melons.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Bottlegourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes other gourds and cucurbits like cucumber and pumpkin.
Step 2: Other families listed (Brassicaceae, Amaryllidaceae, Malvaceae) include crops like cabbage, lilies, and cotton respectively, not bottlegourd.