Sugar-beet belongs to the family -

Correct option is A

· Correct answer: (a) Chenopodiaceae
· Sugar-beet (Beta vulgaris) belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family. It is a root vegetable grown for its high sugar content, primarily used to produce sugar.
Other options:
· (b) Pedaliaceae: This family includes plants like sesame, but not sugar-beet.
· (c) Euphorbiaceae: Includes plants like castor and rubber but not sugar-beet.
· (d) Cruciferae: This family includes cabbage, mustard, and radish, not sugar-beet.