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Legumes and Pulses: A Culinary Exploration

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Which of the following is not a legume?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peanuts

  3. Chickpeas

  4. Rice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rice is a cereal grain, while lentils, peanuts, and chickpeas are all legumes.

What is the scientific name for the common bean?

  1. Phaseolus vulgaris

  2. Cicer arietinum

  3. Lens culinaris

  4. Pisum sativum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phaseolus vulgaris is the scientific name for the common bean.

Which legume is native to the Americas?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peanuts

  3. Chickpeas

  4. Soybeans


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Peanuts are native to the Americas, while lentils, chickpeas, and soybeans are native to other parts of the world.

Which legume is the most widely consumed worldwide?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peanuts

  3. Chickpeas

  4. Soybeans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Soybeans are the most widely consumed legume worldwide, followed by peanuts, lentils, and chickpeas.

Which legume is a good source of protein?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peanuts

  3. Chickpeas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, and all other legumes are good sources of protein.

Which legume is a good source of fiber?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peanuts

  3. Chickpeas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, and all other legumes are good sources of fiber.

Which legume is a good source of iron?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peanuts

  3. Chickpeas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, and all other legumes are good sources of iron.

Which legume is a good source of calcium?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peanuts

  3. Chickpeas

  4. Soybeans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Soybeans are a good source of calcium, while lentils, peanuts, and chickpeas are not.

Which legume is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peanuts

  3. Chickpeas

  4. Soybeans


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Soybeans are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, while lentils, peanuts, and chickpeas are not.

Which legume is a good source of antioxidants?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peanuts

  3. Chickpeas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, and all other legumes are good sources of antioxidants.

Which legume is a good source of vitamins?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peanuts

  3. Chickpeas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, and all other legumes are good sources of vitamins.

Which legume is a good source of minerals?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peanuts

  3. Chickpeas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, and all other legumes are good sources of minerals.

Which legume is a good source of carbohydrates?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peanuts

  3. Chickpeas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, and all other legumes are good sources of carbohydrates.

Which legume is a good source of energy?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peanuts

  3. Chickpeas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, and all other legumes are good sources of energy.

Which legume is a good source of protein, fiber, iron, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and energy?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peanuts

  3. Chickpeas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lentils, peanuts, chickpeas, and all other legumes are good sources of protein, fiber, iron, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and energy.

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