Question

Read the following statements A-D and identify the correct statement about millets.

A. Millets cannot tolerate high temperatures and drought
B. Less water required for cultivation as compared to other crops
C. Storage life is more compared to other crops
D. Millets are a rich source of nutrients

Answer 1

Millets are a group of small seeded plants which are grown as cereal crops. They are getting more importance in the agricultural system because of their tolerance to high temperature and droughts. So, statement A is incorrect.

Millets require less water compared to crops such as rice and wheat. So, statements B is correct.

If stored properly, millets have a storage life of 1-2 years which is much longer than other crops such as rice and maize. So, statement C is correct.

Millets are a rice source of nutrients such as protein, fats, etc. So, statement D is correct.