alleryPulses are the major source of which nutrient in a vegetarian diet?
AProtein
BVitamin C
CFat
DIodine
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Protein
1. Pulses such as tur, moong, masur and gram are widely eaten.
2. They are the major source of protein in a vegetarian diet.
3. Vitamin C and iodine come mainly from fruits and iodised salt.
_Source: NCERT Class 10 Contemporary India II, Ch 4 Agriculture, Cropping Pattern_
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