Which of the following is a leguminous crop?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Pulses
Leguminous crops belong to the pea family (Leguminosae). Their roots carry nodules with Rhizobium bacteria, which fix nitrogen from the air and so restore the fertility of the soil. Pulses such as gram, tur (arhar), moong, urad, masoor and peas are leguminous, which is why they are grown in rotation with other crops.
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (1) Jowar — Incorrect. Jowar (sorghum) is a cereal of the grass family, grown for its grain.
Option (2) Millets — Incorrect. Millets such as bajra and ragi are coarse cereals, also of the grass family.
Option (3) Sesamum — Incorrect. Sesamum (til) is an oilseed, grown for the oil in its seeds.