Q. Consider the following statements about millets in India:
1.Jowar is major millet while ragi is minor millet.
2.Barley is the most produced millet in India.
3.India is the largest producer of millets globally.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Only Statement 3 is correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: Both are major millets
| Major Millets | Minor Millets |
| Bajra (Pearl Millet) Ragi (Finger Millet) Jowar (Sorghum) Kagni (Foxtail Millet) | Kutki (Little Millet) Kodon (Kodo Millet) Sanwa (Barnyard Millet) Cheena (Proso Millet) Korale (Browntop Millet) |
Statement 2 is incorrect: Jowar, Bajra and Ragi (These 3 are millets). Remember Barley is not a Millet.
Statement 3 is correct: India is the largest producer of millets globally. It accounts for 40.6% of the total millet production.
