Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question

Three features of millet cultivation in India:

1. Types: Jowar, bajra and ragi are the important millets grown in India. Though called coarse grains, they have very high nutritional value — ragi is rich in iron, calcium, micro nutrients and roughage.

1. Growing conditions: Jowar is a rain-fed crop grown in moist areas and hardly needs irrigation. Bajra grows well on sandy soils and shallow black soil. Ragi grows well on red, black, sandy, loamy and shallow black soils.

1. Major producing states: Jowar is mainly produced in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Bajra in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Haryana. Ragi in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and northeastern/Himalayan states.

Source: Chapter 4 — Agriculture, Major Crops (Millets)

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• The question asks for three features, so structure your answer as three clear points — examiners award 1 mark per point.
• Cover different aspects: what millets are + nutritional value, soil/climate needs, and producing states — this shows breadth.
• Avoid mixing up the soil conditions of different millets; each has specific soil requirements mentioned in the textbook.
• Do not write about rice or wheat — stick only to millets (jowar, bajra, ragi).