Question

Roughages includes

• A. cereals
• B. millets
• C. abundant fibres
• D. broken grams

Answer 1

The correct option is C

abundant fibres

The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Roughage is the component of plant-based foods that the body can't metabolize or break down, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and beans.
2. It is abundant in fibers.
3. It goes through the body undigested, maintaining the digestive system healthy and fit, relaxing bowel movements, and removing cholesterol and dangerous carcinogens from your system.

Explanation of incorrect options

Option A:

1. Cereals are grains rich in carbohydrates such as wheat, rice, maize, oats, etc.

Option B:

1. Millets are a family of small grasses that are commonly farmed as cereal crops or grains for the purpose of providing fodder and human nourishment all over the world.
2. They include jawar, bajra, etc.

Option D:

1. Broken grams are basically rich in proteins as they are made up of pulses.

Final Answer: Roughages includes abundant fibres.