Pulses Practice Questions
20 free Pulses practice questions for the Botany, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. Pulses belong to which botanical family, known for nitrogen-fixing root nodules?
- Q2. Which of the following pulses is commonly known as 'Pigeon Pea'?
- Q3. What is the botanical name for 'Chickpea' or 'Bengal Gram'?
- Q4. Which pulse is referred to as 'Green Gram'?
- Q5. The botanical name for 'Black Gram' (Urad dal) is:
- Q6. Which of the following is the botanical name for the 'Lentil'?
- Q7. Soybean is unique among pulses because of its exceptionally high oil content. What is its botanical name?
- Q8. Which pulse is known as 'Cowpea' or 'Black-eyed pea'?
- Q9. The 'Garden Pea' used by Gregor Mendel for his genetics experiments is:
- Q10. A neurotoxin called ODAP found in a certain legume can cause a neurological disorder marked by progressive spastic paralysis of the lower limbs when that legum…
- Q11. Which of the following is considered the 'king of pulses' due to its high production and consumption in India?
- Q12. The fruit of pulse plants is botanically termed as a:
- Q13. Which pulse is commonly known as 'Field Pea'?
- Q14. Which of these pulses is known for its ability to thrive in extremely poor soils and drought conditions?
- Q15. The botanical name for the 'Common Bean' or 'Kidney Bean' is:
- Q16. What is the primary protein found in most pulse seeds?
- Q17. Which part of the pulse plant is responsible for the symbiotic nitrogen fixation process?
- Q18. Which of the following pulses is a major source of the 'tempeh' and 'miso' fermented foods?
- Q19. What is the botanical name for 'Broad Bean' or 'Faba Bean'?
- Q20. Pulses are generally deficient in which essential amino acid?