Question

By which other name is the pulse 'tur' also known as?
1. Arhar
2. Jowar
3. Masoor
4. Ragi

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Arhar

The correct answer is ​Arhar.

•  The pulse 'tur' is also known as Arhar or pigeon pea and is widely cultivated in all tropical and semitropical regions world.

• The cultivation of the pigeon pea or tur dates back to at least 3,500 years.It is believed to be originated in India and from there it travelled to East Africa and West Africa.
• Pigeon pea or tur main legume crop of rainfed agriculture in the semiarid tropical regions.
• The pigeon pea or tur is promoted by International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) as a drought-resistant, nutritious alternative crop.
• The pigeon peas or tur is used both as a food crop (in form of dried peas, flour, or green vegetable peas) and a cover crop.
• The pigeon pea or tur is rich in protein.
• It is one of the most popular pulses, being main source of protein in a vegetarian diet.