Which of the following statement is wrong?

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Accepted Answer

The correct option is 2:

Rice is a good source of vegetable oil.Detailed Explanation:

The question asks you to identify the statement that is factually incorrect regarding common knowledge about food sources and medicine. Option 2, "Rice is a good source of vegetable oil," is the wrong statement. While rice bran oil (extracted from the outer layer of the grain) is a nutritious vegetable oil, rice grain itself is predominantly a carbohydrate source, rich in starch, and contains negligible amounts of oil compared to true oil seeds like mustard, sunflower, or groundnut. Therefore, calling rice a "good source" of vegetable oil is inaccurate in a nutritional or general sense, making this the false statement.The incorrect options are:

The incorrect option is 1:
Quinine, a malarial drug is obtained from the plant cinchona. This statement is correct. Quinine is a historical and effective anti-malarial drug derived specifically from the bark of the Cinchona tree, which validates this option as a true statement.

The incorrect option is 3:
Pulses are rich source of proteins. This statement is correct. Pulses (like lentils, beans, and peas) are universally recognized as one of the best and most concentrated sources of plant-based protein, making this a fundamentally true nutritional fact.

The incorrect option is 4:
Green vegetables are good source of vitamins and minerals. This statement is correct. Green leafy vegetables are essential components of a healthy diet because they provide high amounts of various micronutrients, including Vitamin K, folate, iron, and calcium, confirming this statement as true.