Question

Which one is an oil yielding plant among the following?
(a) Lentil
(b) Sunflower
(c) Cauliflower (d) Hibiscus​

Answer 1

Sunflower is correct

Answer 2

The seed of the sunflowers is used to yield oil. The sunflowers belong to the aster family.

Explanation:

• The sunflower(Helianthus) genus is the member of the Asteraceae family, also known as the daisy family.
• The sunflower is native to central and northern America.
• The seeds of the sunflowers are used to produce oil. The seeds are pressed to extract the oil. The oil has many economic values as they are used in frying, cooking and cosmetics.
• The lentils are pulses that are the source of protein and used as food products. The cauliflower is a vegetable. Hibiscus is also known as China rose, are flower and used as an ornament.

So, the answer is sunflower.