Consider the following statements with regards to Millets farming in India:
1. Rajasthan is the major producer of Jowar in India.
2. Jowar can be grown as both Rabi and Kharif crops.
3. Bajra grows well on sandy soils and shallow black soils.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Explanation Statement 1 is not correct. Maharashtra is the major producer of Jowar (Sorghum) in India. While Rajasthan is considered a significant producer, it does not hold the top position for Jowar production.
Statement 2 is correct. Jowar is primarily a Kharif crop but can also be grown as a Rabi crop in areas with good irrigation. Crops like Jowar can be grown on less fertile soil and require moderate rainfall and moderate temperature.
Statement 3 is correct. Bajra grows best in well-drained sandy loam and black cotton soils. It doesn't grow well in acidic or waterlogged soils. Bajra is resistant to extreme climate conditions and droughts. It's grown in many parts of the world, including Africa and Southeast Asia. In India, bajra is one of the three main millets grown, along with jowar and ragi. Rajasthan produces the most bajra in India, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
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