Rabi Field Crops: Importance and Characteristics
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Rabi Field Crops: Importance and Characteristics

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What is the botanical name for wheat?

TRITICUM SP

Name a Rabi pulse crop.

CHICKPEA

Which oilseed is known as Brassicas sp.?

RAPESEED-MUSTARD

What is the botanical name for sugarcane?

<p>Saccharum officinarum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical composition and nutritive value of whole grains of all cereals?

<p>Carbohydrate rich foods with an average carbohydrate content of 70% per 100 gm, providing energy and some good quality protein. They also contain significant amounts of B group of vitamins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why have cereals been the staple human diet from prehistoric times?

<p>Wide cultivation, good keeping qualities, pleasant flavor, and great variety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the cultivation of grains for human consumption likely developed?

<p>Around 10,000 B.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name a medicinal and aromatic crop mentioned in the text.

<p>MENTHA (MINT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do whole grain cereals play in the diet?

<p>They provide energy, good quality protein, B group vitamins, and are valuable for digestive needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should cereals be supplemented by other proteins, minerals, and vitamins A and C?

<p>Cereals are devoid of ascorbic acid and vitamin A activity, therefore supplementation is necessary for a balanced diet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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