Question

Pea is
A) Cajanus cajan
B) Vigna unguiculata
C) Phaseolus vulgaris
D) Vigna radiata

Answer 1

Hint: Vigna unguiculata is the botanical name of cow pea, Phaseolus vulgaris is the botanical name of beans, Vigna radiata is the botanical name of mung bean.

Complete answer:
An important crop is a pigeon pea integrated in cropping systems in growing areas. During the 2–3 months after sowing , It was grown in association with various crops due to its slow growth. Pigeonpea was mainly associated with maize Thus, depending on the growing area, it was grown with cassava, cowpea, groundnut and vegetables. pigeonpea is associated with a wide range of crops in the production systems in this area. As a legume, pigeonpea fixes atmospheric nitrogen in its various parts and the leaves drop forming litter and root residues which enhance soil fertility. It's a forage crop and has been used as an important remedy for various ailments. Many tribal communities utilize it for the treatment of diabetes and as an energy stimulant.The leaves of C. cajan are used in food poisoning, as colic and in constipation. In Chinese, medicine pigeon pea leaves are used to staunch blood, as an analgesic and to kill parasites. To cure gingivitis Leaves In some parts of Tamil Nadu, India, the leaf, seeds and young stems are used, To induce lactation stomatitis and as a toothbrush and seeds are applied as poultice over the breast.

So, the answer is option A. Cajanus cajan.

Note:Cajanus cajan and Vigna radiata belong to the family legumes while Phaselous vulgaris and Vigna unguiculata belong to family fabaceae.