Question

“Gulal” a coloured powdery thing, used in Holi festival is obtained from
A. Caesalpinioideae family
B. Mimosoideae family
C. Papilionatae family
D. Liliaceae

Answer 1

Gulal powder which is also known as Abeer is prepared from the flowers coming from the flower that had medicinal properties that are beneficial to the skin.

Complete answer:
-Caesalpinioideae family: It is the botanical name at the rank of subfamily which is placed in the family of Fabaceae or Leguminosae. It is also termed as the peacock flower subfamily. Most of the gulal powder which is a natural dried colour obtained from Indian coral tree of this family.
-Mimosoideae family: Mimosoideae is trees, shrubs, herbs, etc which grow in tropical and subtropical climates. Their characteristics involve flowers in radial symmetry with valvate petals (divided twice) in the bud and have numerous prominent stamens.
-Papilionaceae family: This family is the largest family of the order Legimunales. Plants in this family are generally herbs, shrubs, or rarely trees often climbing and also sometimes they are hydrophytes or xerophytes. Their fruit may involve legume or pod.
-Liliaceae: Liliaceae is the family of Lily, it is a species of flowering plants. They are monocotyledonous, herbaceous, perennial plants. Plants involved in the Liliaceae family are tulip, Lilly, etc. These plants are also grown for the vegetable purpose.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note: This gulal is a traditional name given to the coloured powder which is used for the typical rituals such as in Holi festival. These are prepared from the flowers of the Indian coral trees.