Question

both food grains (such as rice and wheat) and pulses (such as moong and chickpeas) are the seeds of plants, why are they classified separately and not under one group.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Millets are crops that are used both as food grains and fodder.

Barley is uses as fodder as well as for making beer.

Rye is used as fodder and in the manufacture of whisky and coarse bread.

Oats is used as fodder as well as eaten by people.

Maize is used as fodder and as breakfast cereal. It is also eaten in many forms.