In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the

Question

In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context?

Accepted Answer

Explanation:Cluster bean, known scientifically as Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, has various uses and benefits:It is a source of dietary fiber.It is used in the food industry as a thickening agent.It has applications in the pharmaceutical industry.It is also used as a green manure in agriculture.Due to these factors, the cultivation of cluster bean has gained importance in recent years.Source Citation: Current Affairs, The Hindu, Indian Express, Science Reporter