Question

Family of coconut is -

• A. Gramineae
• B. Arecaceae
• C. Leguminosae
• D. Anacardiaceae

Hint:

Remember: Coconut = Arecaceae, Mango = Anacardiaceae, Wheat = Gramineae, Gram = Leguminosae.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall from passage.
The passage clearly states that coconut belongs to the family Arecaceae.

Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options.
- Gramineae → Family of cereals like wheat, rice, maize.
- Leguminosae → Family of pulses.
- Anacardiaceae → Family of mango and cashew.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the family of coconut is Arecaceae.

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{Family of Coconut = Arecaceae}} \]