UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 14
Consider the following plants :
- Groundnut
- Horse-gram
- Soybean
How many of the above belong to the pea family ?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (All three)
Explanation: Groundnut, horse gram and soybean are leguminous plants in the Fabaceae (pea) family; hence all three qualify.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correct/True - Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) belongs to Fabaceae.
2. Correct/True - Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) belongs to Fabaceae.
3. Correct/True - Soybean (Glycine max) belongs to Fabaceae.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-it counts 1, but items 1, 2, 3 qualify, giving 3.
B. Incorrect-it counts 2, but items 1, 2, 3 qualify, giving 3.
C. Correct-exactly 3 of the 3 listed items satisfy the condition.
D. Incorrect-it counts 4, but only 3 qualify; the stem contains fewer qualifying items.
Review note: Option D says “All four” although the stem lists three plants.