Question

Which of the following is used as a source of protein or major source of protein?

• A. Cicer arietinum
• B. Beta vulgaris
• C. Rhizobium leguminosarum
• D. Oryza sativa

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The chickpea or chick pea (Cicer arietinum) is a legume of the family Fabaceae. It is also known as gram, Bengal gram, garbanzo or garbanzo bean and sometimes known as Egyptian pea, ceci, cece or chana. Its seeds are high in protein. It is one of the earliest cultivated legumes.

Chickpeas are a nutrient-dense food, providing rich content of protein, dietary fiber, folate, and certain dietary minerals such as iron and phosphorus. Thiamin, vitamin B6, magnesium and zinc contents are moderate.