Agricultural Produce: Pulses

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the agricultural produce of pulses in India. Pulses are an important part of the Indian diet and are a rich source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients.
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Which of the following is a type of pulse?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Lentils

  4. Corn


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lentils are a type of pulse, which are a group of leguminous plants that are grown for their edible seeds.

Which state in India is the largest producer of pulses?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh is the largest producer of pulses in India, accounting for over 20% of the total production.

What is the scientific name of the chickpea?

  1. Cicer arietinum

  2. Lens culinaris

  3. Pisum sativum

  4. Vigna radiata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The scientific name of the chickpea is Cicer arietinum.

Which of the following is a type of lentil?

  1. Masoor dal

  2. Moong dal

  3. Urad dal

  4. Chana dal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Masoor dal is a type of lentil, which is a type of pulse.

What is the main protein found in pulses?

  1. Albumin

  2. Globulin

  3. Glutelin

  4. Prolamin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main protein found in pulses is globulin.

Which of the following is a type of bean?

  1. Kidney beans

  2. Black beans

  3. Pinto beans

  4. Navy beans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kidney beans are a type of bean, which is a type of pulse.

What is the main carbohydrate found in pulses?

  1. Starch

  2. Cellulose

  3. Hemicellulose

  4. Pectin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main carbohydrate found in pulses is starch.

Which of the following is a type of pea?

  1. Green peas

  2. Black-eyed peas

  3. Pigeon peas

  4. Snow peas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Green peas are a type of pea, which is a type of pulse.

What is the main fiber found in pulses?

  1. Lignin

  2. Cellulose

  3. Hemicellulose

  4. Pectin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main fiber found in pulses is cellulose.

Which of the following is a type of chickpea?

  1. Kabuli chana

  2. Desi chana

  3. Black chana

  4. Green chana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabuli chana is a type of chickpea, which is a type of pulse.

What is the main mineral found in pulses?

  1. Iron

  2. Calcium

  3. Potassium

  4. Magnesium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main mineral found in pulses is iron.

Which of the following is a type of pigeon pea?

  1. Tur dal

  2. Urad dal

  3. Moong dal

  4. Masoor dal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tur dal is a type of pigeon pea, which is a type of pulse.

What is the main vitamin found in pulses?

  1. Vitamin A

  2. Vitamin C

  3. Vitamin E

  4. Vitamin K


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main vitamin found in pulses is vitamin K.

Which of the following is a type of black gram?

  1. Urad dal

  2. Moong dal

  3. Masoor dal

  4. Tur dal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urad dal is a type of black gram, which is a type of pulse.

What is the main amino acid found in pulses?

  1. Lysine

  2. Methionine

  3. Threonine

  4. Tryptophan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main amino acid found in pulses is lysine.

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