Question

Which part of the plant produces pulses?
A. Seed
B. Roots
C. Stem
D. Leaves

Answer 1

Hint Plants are the main source of food that are rich in proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals that are very important for our body. There are various products that are obtained from plants – cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits, etc.
Pulses are the dry edible seeds of the plants which belong to the legume family. These are very important for our healthy routine because they are rich in protein and fiber having various health benefits also. Common types of pulses are chickpeas and split peas.

Complete Answer- The term ‘pulse’ comes from the Latin word ‘porridge’. When the pulses are put in water and cooked they make a kind of thick soup (a kind of porridge).
Seeds are produced in pods in the legumes because they are low-growing plants. When the seeds are dried and are able to be eaten then these seeds are called pulses. Drying a seed is a good way of preserving it because in moisture seeds the microbes can destroy the crops and are not able to preserve for a long time.
On the roots of the pulses the little bumps, called nodules which are rich in nitrogen and the nitrogen is a good fertilizer for other plants. For good or healthy crops, the legumes are grown for one year and their roots are ploughed into the soil.
Stem helps to give the support of the plant.
Leaves play an important role because these are helpful in making food by the process of photosynthesis.

So, the correct answer is option (A) seed.

Note- Pulses are able to fix the nitrogen that is present in the atmosphere. They also provide food security without a loss of nutrition they store for a long period of time. Pulses are extremely beneficial for women and children because of the folate nutrient that is important in pregnancy, periods, and infancy. These are drought tolerant.