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Agriculture · Q129

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 129

Q129

'Cajanus cajan L' is a scientific name of

A.
Pigeon pea
Answer
B.
Lentil
C.
Chick pea
D.
Black gram

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Cajanus cajan L is the scientific name of legume pigeon pea, also called arhar or tur dal in the common language. It belongs to the legume family i.e. Fabaceae. It is consumed on large scale in South Asia and is a major source of protein for the population of the Indian subcontinent.