Question

What is the importance of pulses

Answer 1

1. Pulses are rich in proteins and found to be main source of protein to vegetarian people of India. 2. It is second important constituent of Indian diet after cereals. 3. They can be grown on all types of soil and climatic conditions. 4. They give ready cash to farmer. 5. Pulses being legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen into the soil. 6. They play important role in crop rotation, mixed and intercropping, as they help maintaining the soil fertility. 7. They add organic matter into the soil in the form of leaf mould.