Question

Pearl millet has high percentage of

• A. Zinc and Iron
• B. Zinc and Calcium
• C. Phosphorous and Sulphur
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Zinc and Iron

Biofortification is the method in which the food is added or supplemented with a particular nutrient/s. It is a process of breeding crops with higher levels of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fat content. Pearl millet is the variety which has been fortified with zinc and iron. The crop produces large amounts of this micronutrients and can be used for preventing the deficiency related to zinc and iron.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.