Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production Question 303

Question: “Gingelly oil’’ or “Til oil” is obtained from the seeds of [BHU 1985; MP PMT 1988]

Options:

A) Arachis hypogea

B) Brassica compestris

C) Carthamus tinctorius

D) Sesamum indicum

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Til / Gingelly (Sesamum indicum; family - Pedaliaceae) oil obtained from seed, about 50% oil which is used for cooking and manufacturing soap.