Question

Millets are known as dry crops. Why ?

Answer 1

• The term millet refers to a number of inferior grains, which serve as foodgrains for the poorer sections of the society and whose straw makes valuable cattle fodder.
• Millet crops are cereal crops which are grown well in dry conditions.
• Millet crops show resistance to drought and are best suitable for dry land farming.
• Millet crops in India are Ragi, Jowar, Bajra.