Question

What are millets?list the geografhical condition necessary for the cultivation of millets

Answer 1

Millets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. Millets are important crops in the semiarid tropics of Asia and Africa, with 97% of millet production in developing countries.

Geographical conditions required for the cultivation of millets are: (a) These grains can be grown on less fertile and sandy soils. (b) It needs low rainfall and high to moderate temperature. (c) Jowar, bajra and ragi are millet crops grown in India.

Answer 2

What are millets?

Millets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food.

Geographical conditions required for the cultivation of millets are:

(a) These grains can be grown on less fertile and sandy soils.

(b) It needs low rainfall and high to moderate temperature.

(c) Jowar, bajra and ragi are millet crops grown in India.