Question

Which one of the following is a leguminous crop?
A. Pulses
B. Millets
C. Jowar
D. Sesamum

Answer 1

Hint: A legume is a plant in the family of the Fabaceae (or Leguminosae) or the fruit or seed of that plant. The seed is also referred to as a pulse. Legumes are grown in agriculture, primarily for human consumption, for livestock forage and silage, and as soil-enhancing green manure.

Complete Answer: Legumes are the type of crop that is harvested solely to obtain dry grain. Dry beans, lentils, and peas are the most popular and most commonly used types of legumes. Green-harvested plants (such as peas and green beans) are not included in the category of legumes. They belong to vegetable crops. Crops used primarily for oil extraction (such as soybeans and groundnuts) and legumes that are used exclusively for sowing purposes (such as alfalfa and clover seeds) are also excluded.
You've probably eaten more vegetables than you think. Among the best-known legumes are all different types of dry beans, such as red beans, lima beans, butter beans, and beans. Chickpeas, cowpeas, cowpeas, and pigeon peas are also legumes, as are all varieties of lentils. Traditional cuisine and dishes from around the world usually involve legumes, Mediterranean hummus (chickpea), classic British breakfast (white beans in sauce), and Indian dal (peas and lentils). Legumes are essential crops for several reasons. They are rich in nutrients and high protein content. This makes it an ideal source of protein, particularly in areas where meat and dairy products are not accessible for geographical or economic reasons. Legumes are low in fat and high in soluble fiber. They can help lower cholesterol levels and control blood sugar levels. Among the options given, pulses belong to the leguminous crop. Pulses are a type of leguminous crop, but pulse term refers to the dried seed. Examples of pulses include beans, peas, cowpeas, dry beans such as pinto beans, kidney beans, navy beans, dry peas, lentils, lupines and peanuts, mung beans, golden grams, green grams. Pulses grow in pods and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Pulses are very high in protein and fiber and are low in fat. They also can fix nitrogen.

Thus, the answer is option A: pulses

Note: Legumes can also help mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing dependence on synthetic fertilizers used to artificially introduce nitrogen into the soil. Greenhouse gases are released during the manufacture and use of these fertilizers, and their excessive use can harm the environment. Legumes naturally fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil and, in some cases, mobilize phosphorus in the soil to significantly reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers.