Which crop is known as the 'poor man's meat'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which crop is known as the 'poor man's meat'?
A. Pulses
B. Rice
C. Wheat
D. Soybean
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pulses are called the 'poor man's meat' because they are a rich and affordable source of protein for the vegetarian population in India.

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Question #1
Which of the following is not a cereal crop?
A. Wheat
B. Maize
C. Pulses
D. Rice

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Pulses are not cereals; they are leguminous crops rich in protein. Cereals are grasses cultivated for their edible grains (rice, wheat, maize, millets).

This question belongs to: Geography GK Agriculture in India
Question #2
Which of the following is a major constraint for crop diversification in India?
A. Soil type
B. All of the above
C. Government MSP policies
D. Climate

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
While climate and soil affect diversification, government MSP policies that heavily favor rice and wheat create a disincentive for farmers to diversify to other crops.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Agriculture in India
Question #3
Which of the following is a major crop of the eastern Himalayan region?
A. Jute
B. Cotton
C. Rice
D. Tea

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Tea is a major crop in the eastern Himalayan region (Assam, Darjeeling) due to favorable climate and soil.

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