Question

    Poor man’s meat is:

    A Cereals Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Pulses Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Oilseeds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Forage crops Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Pulses are known as the poor man's meat because they are rich in nutrition (good source of protein) and low in cost. Therefore, most low income populations can use this nutritious crop as their staple food.

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