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Food Science & Technology Quiz (28/01/2021)
Q1. _______ Are Not Part Of The Pulse Family?
A} Faba Beans
B} Mung Beans
C} Navy Beans
D} Soybeans
ANSWER – D} Soybeans
- Soybeans Only Legumes Harvested For Dry Grain Are Classified As Pulses. Legume Species, When Used As Vegetables (E.G. Green Peas, Green Beans), For Oil Extraction (E.G. Soybean, Groundnut), And For Sowing Purposes (E.G. Clover, Alfalfa), Are Not Considered Pulses.
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Q2. _________ Is The Largest Producer Of Pulses In The World?
A} India
B} United States
C} Canada
D} China
Answer A} India
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India is The Largest Producer Of Pulses In The World. India, Where Pulses Are An Important Source Of Protein For A Largely Vegetarian Population, Is The World Largest Producer Of Pulses, Accounting For A Quarter Of World Production In 2013 (More Than 13 300 000 Tonnes). It Is Followed By Canada, Myanmar, China And Nigeria.
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Q3. These Legumes Are Also Called Garbanzo Beans?
A} Lentils
B} Chickpeas
C} Kidney Beans
D} Soy Beans
ANSWER – B} Chickpeas
- Originally Cultivated In The Mediterranean And The Middle East, Chickpeas, Also Known As Garbanzo Beans, Have Spread Their Culinary Influence To Areas All Over The World. They Are Featured Prominently In Greek, Indian, Italian, Middle Eastern, Portuguese And Spanish Cuisine.
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Q4. Protein Sourced From Pulses Costs ______ As Much As Protein From Milk?
A} One Fifth
B} One Third
C} Half
D} Twice
ANSWER – A} One Fifth
- Protein Sourced From Grain Legumes Costs One-Fifth As Much As Protein From Milk. Grain Legumes (Beans, Pulses, And Oilseeds) Are Protein-Rich And Affordable Foods. In Addition, The Amino Acid Balance Of Grain Legume Protein Complements That Of Cereals When Eaten Together, Greatly Improving The Protein Quality Of The Combined Food.
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Q5. Pulses Are Low In Fat Content And Contain Zero _____?
A} Iron
B} Cholesterol
C} B-Vitamins
D} Potassium
ANSWER – B} Cholesterol
- Pulses Have A Low-Fat Content And Contain Zero Cholesterol. The Glycaemic Index (An Indicator Of The Effect On Blood Sugar) Is Also Low In Pulses, And They Are A Significant Source Of Dietary Fibre. Since They Do Not Contain Gluten, They Are An Ideal Food For Celiac Patients.
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