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INDIA: AGRICULTURE. — Social Science STD 10 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social ScienceINDIA: AGRICULTURE.3 Marks
Question
Write a short note on the unique Crop of Ragi.
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Answer

Ragi (Nagli) is a unique grass food-crop sown in Gujarat.
  • It is the staple food of the Adivasi people in the hilly region.
  • The per hectare production of ragi is maximum in the country among all grass foodrcrops.
  • It is also called finger millet or African millet in English and is known as Bavta in Gujarat.
  • It is an extremely nutritious grass food-crop.
  • There is more of protein, minerals and vitamins in its grain.
  • As it has more fibres it is very advantageous for the patients of diabetes and cardiac patients.
  • As it has more calcium and iron it is useful for removing malnutrition and in the making of baby food.
  • The Adivasi farmers make rotla (chapatti) from its flour.
  • Items like biscuits, chocolates, toast, wafers are also prepared from its flour.

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