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  • Fill in the blanks (a) Pigeon pea is a good source of______. (b) Berseem is an important_______crop. (c) The crops which are grown in rainy season are called_______crops. (d) ______are rich in vitamins. (e) ______crop grows in winter season.

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(a) Pigeon pea is a good source of______.

(b) Berseem is an important_______crop.

(c) The crops which are grown in rainy season are called_______crops.

(d) ______are rich in vitamins.

(e) ______crop grows in winter season.

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1. Pigeon pea is a good source of Protein.

Pigeon pea is a type of legume which belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is perennial in nature, so it can be grown throughout the year. It is a good source of Protein as the protein levels are high in this legume. It consists important amino acids such as lysine and methionine.

2. Berseem is an important fodder crop.

Berseem is leguminous fodder crop, which is perennial in nature, so it can be grown throughout the year. This fodder crop remains succulent and soft during all the growth stages. This fodder crop can grow in areas without irrigation and high-water table.

3. The crops which are grown in rainy season are called Kharif crops.

There are three broad classifications crop:

  1. Rabi – These crops are grown in winter season and harvested in the spring season. Examples of such crop are Wheat and Barley
  2. Kharif – These crops are grown in rainy season. Examples of such crop are Rice and Maize.
  3. Zaid – These crops are grown in summer season. They are a filler between the Kharif, and Rabi crops Examples of such crop are Watermelon and Cucumber.

4. Vegetables are rich in vitamins.

Vegetables are one of the main sources for nutrition in our diet. They can be cooked or eaten raw. They are low in calories and fat however filling. Vegetables provide a wide range of vitamins in our diet. Examples for such cases are Vitamin A, K and B6.

5. Rabi crop grows in winter season.

Rabi crops are grown in winter season and harvested in the spring season. Examples of such crop are Wheat and Barley.

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