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Legumes and Pulses: A Culinary Masterpiece

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Which of the following is NOT a type of legume?

  1. Lentils

  2. Peas

  3. Corn

  4. Beans


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Corn is a type of cereal grain, not a legume.

What is the scientific name for the common bean?

  1. Phaseolus vulgaris

  2. Glycine max

  3. Cicer arietinum

  4. Lens culinaris


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phaseolus vulgaris is the scientific name for the common bean.

Which country is the largest producer of pulses?

  1. India

  2. Canada

  3. China

  4. United States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India is the largest producer of pulses, accounting for over 25% of the world's production.

What is the primary protein storage tissue in legumes?

  1. Cotyledon

  2. Endosperm

  3. Pericarp

  4. Hilum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cotyledon is the primary protein storage tissue in legumes.

Which of the following is a type of pulse?

  1. Chickpeas

  2. Peanuts

  3. Almonds

  4. Cashews


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chickpeas are a type of pulse.

What is the main carbohydrate in legumes?

  1. Starch

  2. Sucrose

  3. Glucose

  4. Fructose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Starch is the main carbohydrate in legumes.

Which of the following is a common dish made from lentils?

  1. Hummus

  2. Falafel

  3. Chana masala

  4. Daal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Daal is a common dish made from lentils.

What is the primary fiber in legumes?

  1. Cellulose

  2. Hemicellulose

  3. Lignin

  4. Pectin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cellulose is the primary fiber in legumes.

Which of the following is a common dish made from chickpeas?

  1. Hummus

  2. Falafel

  3. Chana masala

  4. Daal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hummus is a common dish made from chickpeas.

What is the primary amino acid in legumes?

  1. Glutamic acid

  2. Aspartic acid

  3. Leucine

  4. Lysine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glutamic acid is the primary amino acid in legumes.

Which of the following is a common dish made from beans?

  1. Refried beans

  2. Black bean soup

  3. Chili

  4. Baked beans


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Refried beans are a common dish made from beans.

What is the primary mineral in legumes?

  1. Potassium

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Calcium

  4. Magnesium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Potassium is the primary mineral in legumes.

Which of the following is a common dish made from peas?

  1. Split pea soup

  2. Peas and rice

  3. Peas and carrots

  4. Peas pudding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Split pea soup is a common dish made from peas.

What is the primary vitamin in legumes?

  1. Vitamin C

  2. Vitamin B6

  3. Folate

  4. Vitamin K


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Folate is the primary vitamin in legumes.

Which of the following is a common dish made from lentils and rice?

  1. Khichdi

  2. Pulao

  3. Biryani

  4. Jeera rice


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khichdi is a common dish made from lentils and rice.

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