NCERT Question 1 (iii)

Answer:

(a) Pulses ✅

Explanation:

Leguminous crops belong to the Leguminosae family and have the ability to fix nitrogen in the soil through root nodules, improving soil fertility.

1. Pulses (like gram, lentils, and peas) are leguminous crops, as they enrich the soil with nitrogen and require less synthetic fertilizer.
2. Jowar and Millets are cereal crops, not legumes.
3. Sesamum is an oilseed crop, not a legume.

Leguminous crops, such as pulses, play a crucial role in sustainable agriculture by improving soil fertility and providing protein-rich food. 🌱💡