Question

Wheat and Rice belong to family
A) Poaceae
B) Rutaceae
C) Cyperaceae
D) Compositae

Answer 1

It is a family which is also known as Gramineae and it is a large and almost widespread family of grasses known as monocotyledonous flowering plants.

Complete answer:
First we should know about family to answer this question. Species, a group able to breed among themselves and bearing reciprocal similarity, are the basic unit of classification; the genus is a wider classification. A family consists of several genera, and an order is created by several families.
Now, let us find the solution from the options-
The grass family (Gramineae or Poaceae) is the most important of the flowering plant families economically and ecologically; family members such as maize, wheat, and rice provide about half of humanity's caloric consumption.
The Rutaceae are a family of flowering plants, generally placed in the order Sapindales, popularly known as the citrus or rue family. These family species typically have flowers that break into four or five sections, generally with strong fragrances. Citrus species include sour orange, lemon etc. Therefore, the option B is incorrect.
A division of the order Poales, Cyperaceae, a sedge family of monocotyledonous flowering plants. Cyperaceae are herbaceous plants which are grass-like seen all over the world, specifically in wet regions. Spike rushes and beak rushes are the examples. Therefore, the option C is incorrect.
Asteraceae, which is one of the largest plant families, is also considered as Compositae. It is mainly known for garden ornamentals, like asters, ageratums, chrysanthemums, dahlias, cosmos, marigolds (Tagetes), and zinnias. Therefore, the option D is incorrect.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A) Poaceae

Note: The rice is the seed of the Oryza glaberrima (African rice) or the Oryza sativa (Asian rice) grass species. As a cereal grain, it is, especially in Asia, the most commonly consumed staple food. Wheat is a grain of cereal, originated in the near-east of the Levant region but now grown worldwide.