2023 · Q77
Consider the following statements about millets:
- 1Millets are often referred to as climate-resilient crops because they can grow on arid lands with minimal inputs and maintenance.
- 2Millets are a good source of minerals, dietary fibre, antioxidants and protein.
- 3Millets, including sorghum, account for less than 3% of the global grains trade.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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- A1 and 2 only
- B1 and 3 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Millets such as jowar, bajra and ragi are climate-resilient crops that grow on arid lands with minimal inputs and maintenance (1). They are a good source of minerals, dietary fibre, antioxidants and protein (2). Together with sorghum they account for less than 3 percent of the global grains trade (3). All three statements are correct, so the answer is option D.