UPSC CSE Prelims 2024
The pea family is scientifically known as Fabaceae (or Leguminosae). It is a large and economically significant family of flowering plants, characterized by its members' ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen through a symbiotic relationship with root nodule bacteria. Many plants in this family are cultivated globally for their protein-rich seeds (legumes), fodder, or as green manure.
Since all three listed plants-Groundnut, Horse-gram, and Soybean-are members of the Fabaceae family, the correct option is 'All three'.
Options 1 (Only one), 2 (Only two), and 4 (None) are incorrect. As established, Groundnut, Horse-gram, and Soybean are all legumes and belong to the Fabaceae (pea) family. Therefore, stating that only one, only two, or none of them belong to the pea family is factually inaccurate.