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Which state of India is the leading producer of ragi?

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  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Uttarakhand

  4. Maharashtra

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Uttarakhand

In India, ragi is mostly grown and consumed in Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Maharashtra, Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and Goa; of which, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand produce the bulk of ragi in the country. There are significant yield variations observed even among the top producing States.

What type of crop is jowar?

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  1. Kharif

  2. Rabi

  3. Zaid

  4. Both A and B

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Rabi Crops
The Arabic translation of the word”Rabi” is spring. These crops’ harvesting happens in the springtime hence the name. The Rabi season usually starts in November and lasts up to March or April. Rabi crops are mainly cultivated using irrigation since monsoons are already over by November. In fact, unseasonal showers in November or December can ruin the crops. The seeds are sown at the beginning of autumn, which results in a spring harvest. Wheat, barley, mustard and green peas are some of the major rabi types of crops that grow in India.

What is the ideal temperature for the growth of jowar?

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  1. $10^0C-15^0C$

  2. $15^0C-25^0C$

  3. $27^0C-32^0C$

  4. $48^0C-57^0C$

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jowar is a tropical crop. It grows well at a temperature between 27° and 32°C but temperature condition below 16°C is harmful for the crop. Jowar requires a moderate rainfall between 30 and 65 cm.

What is the ideal temperature for the growth of bajra?

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  1. $10^0C-15^0C$

  2. $15^0C-20^0C$

  3. $20^0C-25^0C$

  4. $25^0C-30^0C$

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Bajra is a crop of dry and warm climate and is grown in areas of 40-50 cm of annual rainfall. It seldom grows in those areas where the annual rainfall exceeds 100 cm. The ideal temperature for its growth is 25°-30°C. Bright sunshine after light showers is very useful in early stages of its growth.

In the agricultural resources, cereals comprise of _____.

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  1. rubber, oil seeds, groundnut

  2. cotton, Jute, hemp

  3. tea, coffee, cocoa

  4. rice, wheat, millets

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wheat and rice are the most important crops worldwide as they account for over 50% of the world's cereal production. ... The seven principal cereals grown in the world are wheat, maize, rice, barley, oats, rye and sorghum.

The largest producer of Ragi in India is __________.

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  1. Rajasthan

  2. Karnataka

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • Karnataka is the leading producer of ragi in the country followed by Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
  • Ragi or buckwheat is an important millet which is grown in drier parts of south India and in some parts of north India. It is one of the hardiest crops. It can withstand a very severe drought.
  • Ragi is very popular due to its high content of proteins, minerals, and fats.