The following picture shows some legumes with little roots growing on them. What are they called?
A
Sprouts
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B
Legumes
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C
Grains
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D
Oil seeds
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Solution
The correct option is A Sprouts The picture is of sprouts. Since legumes are seeds, if we put them in a little water, they start germinating and show little roots and shoots too. At this stage, they are called sprouts. Sprouts are highly nutritious.