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Which one of the following is a leguminous crop?

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Pulses
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Jawar
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Millets
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Sesamum
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Solution

The correct option is A Pulses

Among the given options pulses belong to leguminous crop. Pulses are a type of leguminous crop but pulse term refers to dried seed.

Some examples of pulses include beans, peas, cowpea, dry beans like pinto beans, kidney beans, navy beans, dry peas, lentils, lupins, and peanuts, Mung bean, golden gram, green gram.

Pulses grow in pods and come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours.

Pulses are very high in protein and fibre, and are low in fat. They also have nitrogen fixing capabilities.


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