HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

GENERAL AGRICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Millets are known as:
A
Fine Grains
B
Artificial grains
C
Coarse grains
D
Multigrains
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Why are Millets considered Coarse Grains? The surface of the millet is rough. They are hence referred to as coarse grains. They are not fine grains like wheat and rice.

Detailed explanation-2: -These millets are also known as “coarse cereals” or “cereals of the poor". Indian Millets are nutritionally superior to wheat and rice as they are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cereal other than rice and wheat are called as coarse grains. They have very high nutritional value. Examples-jowar, bajra, ragi and maize.

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