Question

Which one of the following is a leguminous green fodder commonly available in winter ?

• A. cow pea
• B. berseem and lucerne
• C. elephant grass
• D. rice and jowar.

Answer 1

The correct option is B berseem and lucerne

Berseem (Trifolium alexandrium) is an annual leguminous fodder crop. It is suitable fodder crop for areas below 1700m altitude with irrigation facilities. It is grown under area with highest water table. Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is a perennial leguminous fodder crop for unirrigated areas including low, medium and high hills of the state. It has good vegetative growth almost throughout the year except during heavy rains or when temperature is below freezing point.