Q. With reference to “Millets” consider the following statements:
1.Millets are part of a group of small-grained cereal crops used as both food and fodder.
2.Mauryan Empire was the first to use the millets.
3.India is the largest producer of millet in the world.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Millets are part of a group of small-grained cereal crops used as both food and fodder. As per FAO, India is the largest producer of millet in the world with a share of 41% in 2020.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The evidence of the consumption of millet can be found in the Indus Valley civilization.
Source: ForumIAS
