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Which of the following plants is most commonly used as green manure in India?

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Sunflower
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Sunn hemp
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Sesame
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Pigeon pea
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Solution

The correct option is B Sunn hemp
Crotalaria juncea, known as sunn or sunn hemp, is a tropical Asian plant of the legume family (Fabaceae). It is generally considered to have originated in India. It is now widely grown throughout the tropics and subtropics as a source of green manure, fodder and lignified fiber obtained from its stem. Sunn hemp is also being looked at as a possible bio-fuel. It is most commonly used as green manure in India. Sunflower, sesame and pigeon pea are not used as green manure. Thus, option B is correct.

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