Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (C) Sesame
Explanation:
Gingelly is another common name for the oilseed crop Sesame (Sesamum indicum). It is cultivated primarily for its edible seeds and high-quality oil, which is rich in antioxidants.
Gingelly oil (also called sesame oil or til oil) is widely used in cooking, traditional medicine, and cosmetics.
Information Key Points:
Scientific Name: Sesamum indicum
Common Names: Gingelly, Sesame, Til
Uses: Edible oil, seeds for food, traditional medicine
Nutritional Value: Rich in unsaturated fats, vitamin E, and antioxidants
Knowledge Booster (Other Option Information):
Mustard: An oilseed crop that produces pungent oil, known as sarson in Hindi.
Niger : Scientifically known as Guizotia abyssinica, used for oil extraction in tribal areas.
Soybean: A high-protein legume and oilseed crop.
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