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Which crop is classified as a pulse crop?

  • Sorghum (correct)
  • Maize
  • Barley
  • Wheat

Which crop is considered a major millet?

  • Maize
  • Paddy/Rice (correct)
  • Barley
  • Wheat

Which crop is classified as an oilseed crop?

  • Barley
  • Paddy/Rice (correct)
  • Wheat
  • Maize

Which crop is a group of small grained cereals of minor importance as food?

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Which crop is grown for its edible starchy grains?

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Flashcards

Pulse Crop

A type of crop that includes legumes grown for their seeds.

Major Millet

A grain that is typically grown in dry regions and is an important food source.

Oilseed Crop

Crops cultivated for the oil extracted from their seeds.

Small Grained Cereals

Minor cereals that are less common as food staples, often referred to as less important.

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Edible Starchy Grains

Crops grown specifically for their starch-containing seeds, primarily for human consumption.

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Study Notes

Crop Classification

  • Pulse crops are classified as those that produce seeds in pods, such as lentils, chickpeas, and peas.
  • Pearl millet is considered a major millet.
  • Oilseed crops are classified as those that produce seeds with high oil content, such as sunflower, soybean, and rapeseed.
  • Millets, including foxtail millet, proso millet, and kodo millet, are a group of small-grained cereals that are of minor importance as food.
  • Cereals, such as rice, wheat, and maize, are grown for their edible starchy grains.

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