Botanical Name of Soybean

Ans. All important cereals are included in the grass family such as maize, wheat, rice, barley, and oats. grains such as common and finger millet, rye, and teff are included. Sugarcane and sorghum are economically important crops that belong to the grass family. 

• Grass family also includes lawn and forage grasses, bamboo, and many more ecological and economical grasses.
• Crops of the grass family are used for pasture for livestock, paper, clothing, fuel, insulation, sports turf, construction, basket weaving, etc. 

Types of Cereals

Ans. (A) The scientific name of barley is Hordium Vulgare.

(B) The scientific name of papaya is Carica papaya.

(C) The scientific name of pineapple is Ananas cosmosus.

Ans. The characteristics of soybeans are as follows:

• Soybean consists of 40 per cent protein and 20 per cent oil.
• It is considered essential for amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. 
• The plant is used as a source of animal feed and livestock.
• India occupies the fifth position in the production of soybeans.
• When the seeds of plants are roasted, they can be used as a substitute for caffeine.

Ans. The health benefits of soybean are as follows:

• Consumption of soybeans can reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
• It helps increase the elasticity of artery walls, which is crucial for blood vessels.
• The plants help in improving the density of bones.
• It helps in the treatment of breast cancer, prostate cancer, and endometrial cancer.
• It improves cognitive function and visual memory.

Ans. (A) Soybean is popular with various names in India. It is called Bhat in Hindustani, Gari-Kulay in Bengali and Bhatwan in Sinhalese.

(B) Madhya Pradesh is the leading producer of soybean. It is followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

Ans. The disadvantages associated with soybeans are as follows:

• The most common disadvantages associated with the consumption of soybeans include digestive upsets, such as constipation and diarrhea.
• It may change the thyroid cycle in people who are deficient in iodine.
• The plant is harmful to women during pregnancy as it will harm the fetus.
• Individuals might suffer from a certain type of skin allergy.

Ans. The properties of soybean are as follows:

• Soybean has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
• It helps reduce the risk of diabetes and cancer, thus having anti-diabetic and anti-cancer properties.
• The seeds of plants will help lower the cholesterol level.
• It also has anti-HIV properties and cardioprotective properties.
• The consumption of soybean also provides protection to the liver against harmful germs and bacteria.

Ans. Soybeans are a rich source of protein, and eating them on a regular basis may help people eat less overall, which may help reduce obesity. Soy proteins have been linked to a possible decrease in body weight and body fat mass in both human and animal studies. However, before altering your diet in any way, you should speak with a dietitian.

Ans. Soybean is responsible for increasing the hormone oestrogen in the body, which is, in turn, responsible for increasing the elasticity of the skin. The application of soybean includes making the skin firm and soft by increasing the production of collagen in our body. It also reduces the ageing symptoms in individuals.

Ans. Various steps involved in the cultivation of soybean are as follows:

• Soil preparation: Soybean is a summer crop that thrives mostly in loamy, well-drained, fertile soil.
• Sowing: Sowing is initiated in the middle of June, where seeds must be placed 4-7 cm apart.
• Fertilizers: Potash and nitrogen are the important fertilizers required in soybeans. It receives 10–15% of its nitrogen requirements.
• Irrigation: It is mainly grown in the rainy season, which requires 5–6 months of irrigation.
• Harvesting: When the leaves of plants turn yellow and the pods become dried, the crop has matured and is ready for harvesting.

Ans. Consuming soybeans on a daily basis as part of a diet may help lower the risk of cancer. One isoflavone found in soybeans may be the source of its anti-cancer properties. Because of its anti-proliferative characteristic, which prevents the growth of malignant cells, soybeans may be used to treat breast, prostate, and colon cancer. To determine whether soybeans have an impact on human cancer, more research is necessary.