Question

Forage crops include
• [(A)] Berseem
• [(B)] Safflower
• [(C)] Lucerne
• [(D)] Sunflower Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and D only
• B. A and C only
• C. A, B, C and D only
• D. B, C and D only

Hint:

Examples of forage crops: \[ \mathrm{Berseem} \] \[ \mathrm{Lucerne} \] used as nutritious fodder for livestock.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand forage crops.
Forage crops are crops cultivated mainly for: \[ \mathrm{Animal\ Feed\ and\ Fodder} \]

Step 2: Analyze each crop.
Berseem A common fodder crop used for livestock feed. \[ \Rightarrow \mathrm{Forage\ Crop} \] Safflower Mainly cultivated as an oilseed crop. \[ \Rightarrow \mathrm{Not\ a\ Forage\ Crop} \] Lucerne Also known as alfalfa, widely used as fodder. \[ \Rightarrow \mathrm{Forage\ Crop} \] Sunflower Primarily an oilseed crop. \[ \Rightarrow \mathrm{Not\ a\ Forage\ Crop} \]

Step 3: Identify the correct combination.
Correct forage crops are: \[ A\ \text{and}\ C \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(B)}} \]