Agricultural Produce: Grains

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Which grain is the primary ingredient in pasta?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Corn

  4. Oats


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Wheat is the primary ingredient in pasta, as it provides the gluten that gives pasta its characteristic texture and elasticity.

What is the scientific name for rice?

  1. Triticum aestivum

  2. Oryza sativa

  3. Zea mays

  4. Avena sativa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The scientific name for rice is Oryza sativa. It is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Which grain is used to make tortillas?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Corn

  4. Oats


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Corn is used to make tortillas, as it provides the masa, or dough, that is used to form the tortillas.

What is the most widely cultivated grain in the world?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Corn

  4. Oats


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rice is the most widely cultivated grain in the world, with a global production of over 700 million tonnes per year.

Which grain is used to make bread?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Corn

  4. Oats


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wheat is used to make bread, as it contains gluten, which gives bread its characteristic texture and structure.

What is the scientific name for wheat?

  1. Triticum aestivum

  2. Oryza sativa

  3. Zea mays

  4. Avena sativa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The scientific name for wheat is Triticum aestivum. It is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Which grain is used to make oatmeal?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Corn

  4. Oats


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oats are used to make oatmeal, as they provide the rolled oats that are used to make the porridge.

What is the scientific name for corn?

  1. Triticum aestivum

  2. Oryza sativa

  3. Zea mays

  4. Avena sativa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The scientific name for corn is Zea mays. It is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Which grain is used to make couscous?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Corn

  4. Semolina


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Semolina is used to make couscous, as it provides the small, granular pasta that is used to make the dish.

What is the scientific name for oats?

  1. Triticum aestivum

  2. Oryza sativa

  3. Zea mays

  4. Avena sativa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The scientific name for oats is Avena sativa. It is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Which grain is used to make popcorn?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Corn

  4. Oats


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Corn is used to make popcorn, as it contains the hard endosperm that pops when heated.

What is the scientific name for barley?

  1. Triticum aestivum

  2. Oryza sativa

  3. Hordeum vulgare

  4. Avena sativa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The scientific name for barley is Hordeum vulgare. It is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Which grain is used to make risotto?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Corn

  4. Arborio


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arborio is used to make risotto, as it is a short-grain rice that absorbs a lot of liquid and becomes creamy when cooked.

What is the scientific name for rye?

  1. Triticum aestivum

  2. Oryza sativa

  3. Hordeum vulgare

  4. Secale cereale


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The scientific name for rye is Secale cereale. It is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

Which grain is used to make malt?

  1. Wheat

  2. Rice

  3. Corn

  4. Barley


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Barley is used to make malt, as it contains the enzymes that are necessary for the conversion of starch into sugar.

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