Question

Gingelly oil(till) is obtained from
A.Linum usitatissimum
B.Cocos nucifera
C.Sesamum indicum
D. Brassica rapa

Answer 1

Sesame oil is also known as an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. It is not only used as a cooking oil, it is also used as a flavor enhancer in many cuisines.

Complete answer:
Option A- Linum usitatissimum- The other name for them is Flaxseeds. They are also used for treating constipation. It can also be used for controlling high levels of cholesterol and blood sugar in the body. Flax is usually cultivated for its fiber and oil. Various parts of the plant have been used for making fabric, dye, paper, medicines, fishing nets and soap.even the oil that is extracted from the seed is used in cooking, as linseed oil or flaxseed oil.
Option B- Cocos nucifera- In the Industry its husk fiber is used as raw material for carpets, car seat stuffing, and in agriculture it is used as fertilizers. Even it's hard core is used to make handcrafts. The stalk and leaves of the coconut tree are useful in construction, and sugar, vinegar, and alcohol can be extracted from the inflorescence. coconut oil is even used in cooking, cosmetics, soaps and margarine.
Option C- Sesamum indicum- Sesame seed is the one that has one of the highest oil contents of any seed. It has a rich, nutty flavor, it is a common ingredient used in many cuisines across the world.Gingelly oil is abstracted from sesame seeds and is even lesser-known as vegetable oil. It is in fact considered one of the healthiest alternatives to normal vegetable oils that is obtained from Sesamum indicum.
Option D- Brassica rapa- Brassica rapa is a kind of plant species that grows in various widely cultivated forms including the turnip. The oil made from the seed is sometimes also called canola. Brassica rapa comprises many crops with a variety of uses. Most important are the vegetables. The foliage of Chinese cabbage, pak choi and casein and the thickened taproot of vegetable turnip are used as vegetables.

Hence the correct answer is OPTION(C)

Note: Sesame seed is the one that has one of the highest oil contents of any seed. It is a rich, nutty flavor and it is a common ingredient used in many cuisines across the world. It is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds.