Question

Maize belongs to

• A. cereals
• B. millets
• C. pulses
• D. oil crop

Answer 1

The correct option is A

cereals

The correct option is A.

Explanation of correct option

1. Maize belongs to cereal.
2. The edible grains or seeds of the Gramineae grass family are known as cereals.
3. Most of the cereals have comparable dietary characteristics, such as a high carbohydrate content but a low protein content and a natural deficiency in calcium as well as vitamin A.

Explanation of incorrect options

Option B:

1. Millets are a type of coarse grain that is high in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
2. Jowar, ragi, bajra, and other grains are among them.

Option C:

1. Pulses are legumes i.e. plants that produce fruit in the form of pods, however, the term "pulse" primarily refers to the dry edible seed contained within the pod.
2. Because they are high in protein, they are considered body-building food.
3. Beans, chickpeas, lentils, and peas are some examples.

Option D:

1. Oil crops are the plants that produce seeds rich in fats and oils.
2. Examples include mustard, rapeseed, canola, peanuts, etc.

Final Answer: Maize belongs to cereal.