INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

AGRICULTURE

MAJOR CROP

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the examples of millets?
A
Bajra
B
Ragi
C
Jawar
D
All of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Millets are a type of cereal crops which produce small grains. Bajra, ragi, jowar are examples of millets.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sorghum (Jowar), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Finger Millet (Ragi/Mandua), Minor Millets i.e. Foxtail Millet (Kangani/Kakun), Proso Millet (Cheena), Kodo Millet (Kodo), Barnyard Millet (Sawa/Sanwa/ Jhangora), Little Millet (Kutki) and two Pseudo Millets (Buck-wheat (Kuttu) and Ameranthus (Chaulai).

Detailed explanation-3: -The millets commonly grown in India include Jowar (sorghum), Bajra (pearl millet), ragi (finger millet), Jhangora (barnyard millet), Barri (Proso or common millet), Kangni (foxtail/ Italian millet), Kodra (Kodo millet) etc. Let us read about them in detail and also learn their regional names.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pearl millet. Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum, P. Finger millet. Proso or Common millet. Foxtail millet. Barnyard millet. Little millet. Kodo millet.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sorghum Millet (Jowar) Proso Millet (Chena / Barri) Pearl Millet (Bajra) Foxtail Millet (Kakum / Kangni) Finger Millet (Ragi) Browntop Millet (Korle) Barnyard Millet (Sanwa) Little Millet (Moraiyo) More items •22-Aug-2022

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