Consider the following statement.1. Jowar is grown both as kharif as w...
Among the different kinds of cereal crops in India, jowar occupies a major prominence. Besides being a staple diet for the poorer section of the society, it is also used for animal feed and industrial raw materials. Different parts of the country have the potential to have this important cereal crop grown, which is also a major product of agriculture in many other countries. Since it can grow in semi arid climates, where other crops do not have a chance of growing, this crop has been grown in these areas. Requiring semi arid climatic conditions, the jowar crop has proved to be a good agricultural practice in the country. In comparison to other cereal food items, jowar has a significant value.
The cereal plant of jowar came up in historic times in the present day Ethiopia and east central Africa. It was probably in the first millennium that jowar plants were brought from African countries into India. Jowar or sorghum belongs to the Graminae family and grows to a height of about 4 mts. Seeds are rounded and pointed at the base, the color being brownish, yellow, pink or white.
Importance of jowar as a crop is seen in its usage as animal feed and fodder, grown mostly in arid and semi arid climates of the world as well as in India. It is grown as a coarse grain. Its use in different kinds of commercial purposes is making jowar an important agricultural product in the whole world. It is used primarily as a livestock feed and fodder. Some places also have facilities to produce alcohol from jowar. The entire plant is used as forage, hay or silage. Sorghum has a sweet stock, which can be used as raw material for jaggery, ethanol, paper making and some other industrial purposes. In India, jowar has been included as a commodity in the commodity market. From the point of view of production, it is grown as a Rabi and kharif crop and also in summers
Consider the following statement.1. Jowar is grown both as kharif as w...
Explanation:
Statement 1: Jowar is grown both as kharif as well as rabi crop.
This statement is correct. Jowar, also known as sorghum, is a versatile crop that can be grown in both kharif (monsoon season) and rabi (winter season). It has a wide adaptability to different agro-climatic conditions and can be grown in various regions of India.
Statement 2: Next to rice and wheat, jowar is the third most important food crop both with respect to area and production.
This statement is correct. Jowar is indeed the third most important food crop in India, after rice and wheat. It is widely cultivated across the country and contributes significantly to the country's food security. It is a staple food in many parts of India, especially in dryland regions where other crops may not be suitable.
Statement 3: Jowar is par excellence a rainfed crop of dry farming areas where irrigation is not used.
This statement is correct. Jowar is primarily a rainfed crop that is well-suited for dry farming areas where irrigation facilities are limited or not available. It is highly tolerant to drought conditions and can survive with minimal water requirements. However, in some regions where irrigation facilities are available, jowar can also be cultivated using supplemental irrigation.
Statement 4: The clayey deep regur and alluvium are the best suited soils for jowar.
This statement is incorrect. Jowar is not specifically suited to clayey deep regur and alluvium soils. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clayey soils. However, jowar prefers well-drained soils with good organic matter content. It can tolerate a certain degree of soil salinity and alkalinity but performs best in fertile soils with good water-holding capacity.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - None of the above.