Which of the following crops is a major source of proteins for energy requirement?

✅ Explanation:
Pigeon peas are an important legume, and they have a high protein content that is required for energy requirements.
It is the most common accompaniment to rice or roti, and it is considered a staple food.
Proteins are referred to as the "building blocks" of our bodies.
Proteins account for about 20% of our body weight.
Proteins are required for muscle and other body tissue growth and repair.
Amino acids, which contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, make up proteins.

🛑Important Points:
The cultivation of the pigeon pea or tur dates back to at least 3,500 years.It is believed to be originated in India and from there it travelled to East Africa and West Africa.
Pigeon pea or tur main legume crop of rainfed agriculture in the semiarid tropical regions.
The pigeon pea or tur is promoted by International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) as a drought-resistant, nutritious alternative crop.
The pigeon peas or tur is used both as a food crop (in form of dried peas, flour, or green vegetable peas) and a cover crop.
The pigeon pea or tur is rich in protein.
It is one of the most popular pulses, being main source of protein in a vegetarian diet.