Question

Write any five economic importance of groundnut.

Answer 1

1. Groundnut is an important source of edible oil and food because kernels are rich in oil (48–50%) and protein (25–28%), and are the source of several vitamins, minerals, antioxidants.
2. Its oil is used as an ingredient of cosmetics.
3. It is grown in fields as organic manure because it is a legume plant.
4. It forms a proteinaceous animal feed.
5. Its oil is used as illuminant and lubricant.