Question

    Which one among the following is used as a pulse, fodder and green manure crop?

    A Green gram Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Black gram Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pea Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Cowpea Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Cowpea serves multiple purposes:

    • Pulse : It is consumed as a protein-rich food.
    • Fodder : It is used as animal feed due to its high nutritional value.
    • Green Manure : It improves soil fertility by fixing nitrogen, enhancing soil health when incorporated into the soil.

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