Question Details

Which of the following represents the family of mango?

Options

A

poaceae

B

poales

C

anacardiaceae

D

sapindales

Correct Answer :

anacardiaceae

Solution :

The correct answer is anacardiaceae.

To understand why mango belongs to the family Anacardiaceae, let us look at the complete biological classification (taxonomy) of the mango plant (Mangifera indica):

1. Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
2. Division: Angiospermae (Flowering plants)
3. Class: Dicotyledonae (Dicots)
4. Order: Sapindales
5. Family: Anacardiaceae
6. Genus: Mangifera
7. Species: indica

Let us evaluate the given options to clarify their taxonomic categories:
- Poaceae: This is the family of grasses, which includes monocot plants like wheat, maize, and rice.
- Poales: This is the taxonomic order that includes the family Poaceae.
- Anacardiaceae: This is the cashew or sumac family of flowering plants, which contains the genus Mangifera (mango). Therefore, it represents the family of mango.
- Sapindales: This is the taxonomic order to which mango belongs, not its family.

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