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The crop gingelly is also called by the name:
Question

The crop gingelly is also called by the name:

A.

Mustard

B.

Niger

C.

Sesame

D.

Soybean

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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