Q. Match the following millets with their common names in India:
MilletCommon Name
1Pennisetum glaucumAFoxtail Millet
2Eleusine coracanaBPearl Millet
3Setaria italicaCFinger Millet
Select the correct matching.

[A] 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

[B] 1-A, 2-B, 3-C

[C] 1-C, 2-A, 3-B

[D] 1-B, 2-A, 3-C

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Pennisetum glaucum is the scientific name for Pearl Millet, or Bajra.
  • Eleusine coracana is the scientific name for Finger Millet, or Ragi.
  • Setaria italica is the scientific name for Foxtail Millet, or Kangni.
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