Q.31 Match List I with List II
| LIST I | LIST II |
|---|---|
| A. Vigna unguiculata | I. Black gram |
| B. Phaseolus mungo | II. Bengal gram |
| C. Cicer arietinum | III. Cow peas |
| D. Phaseolus aureus | IV. Green gram |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
- A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
- A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
- A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
Vigna unguiculata is cowpeas, Phaseolus mungo is black gram, Cicer arietinum is Bengal gram, and Phaseolus aureus is green gram. This matching question tests knowledge of pulse crop scientific and common names.
Scientific Names and Matches
These legumes are key pulses in agriculture, especially in India.
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A. Vigna unguiculata: Matches cowpeas (III). Known as cowpea or black-eyed pea, it’s a drought-tolerant crop used in soups and fodder.
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B. Phaseolus mungo: Matches black gram (I). Also called urad dal, it’s vital for dal makhani and has high protein.
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C. Cicer arietinum: Matches Bengal gram (II). Chickpea or chana, used in besan flour and curries.
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D. Phaseolus aureus: Matches green gram (IV). Mung bean or moong dal, prized for sprouts and quick cooking.
Option Analysis
Each option is checked against the matches above.
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A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV: Wrong. A (cowpeas) not Bengal gram; B (black gram) not cowpeas; C (Bengal gram) not black gram.
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A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV: Correct. A-III (cowpeas), B-I (black gram), C-II (Bengal gram), D-IV (green gram).
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A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I: Wrong. A (cowpeas) not green gram; B (black gram) not Bengal gram.
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A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I: Wrong. B (black gram) not green gram; D (green gram) not black gram.
The right choice is the second option.
Pulse Crops Overview
Pulses like these provide protein, fix nitrogen in soil, and support sustainable farming.
Scientific Name Common Name Key Uses Vigna unguiculata Cowpeas (III) Food, fodder, nitrogen fix Phaseolus mungo Black gram (I) Dals, snacks Cicer arietinum Bengal gram (II) Flour, curries Phaseolus aureus Green gram (IV) Sprouts, dal -
