Q: 152 (SSC/NA)
question_subject:
Science
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,19,9,4,19,2,3
keywords:
{'oilseed': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'sunflower': [4, 1, 3, 4], 'groundnut': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'cottonseed': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'sesamum': [1, 1, 0, 3]}
Option 1: Sunflower - Sunflower oil is commonly used for cooking and is edible. Therefore, sunflower is an edible oilseed.
Option 2: Cottonseed - Cottonseed oil is toxic and contains a substance called gossypol, which can be harmful if consumed in large quantities. Therefore, cottonseed is not edible and is the correct answer to the question.
Option 3: Sesamum (Sesame) - Sesame seeds are commonly used in cooking and are edible. Sesame oil is also commonly used for cooking purposes. Therefore, sesamum is an edible oilseed.
Option 4: Groundnut (Peanut) - Groundnut oil is commonly used for cooking and is edible. Therefore, groundnut is an edible oilseed.
In conclusion, the oilseed that is not edible is option 2, cottonseed.