Question

what are millets? List the geographical conditions necessary for the cultivation of
millets and the countries in which this crop is grown.

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Answer 1

Answer:

Millets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as grains. Millets are also known as coarse grains.

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.

(d) Major producers: China, India, Nigeria, USA, Brazil, etc.

Answer 2

Answer: These crops are grown in areas of high temperature, low rainfall and less fertile and sandy soil. The semi-arid parts of the tropical and subtropical regions are best suited for millet cultivation. The main millet producing countries are India, China, USA, Brazil, Nigeria, Niger and Egypt