Pearl Millet / Bajra One Liners
Q. Botanical name of Pearl Millet
Ans. Pennisetum glaucum L. Family: Poaceae
Q. Native country
Ans. Sudan (Africa)
Q. Also known as
Ans. Cattail and bulrush millet and Bajra
Q. Rainfall requirement
Ans. 25-35 cm
Q. Seed rate
Ans. 5 kg/hectare
Q. Largest producing state of Pearl Millet in India
Ans. Rajasthan followed by Maharastra
Q. Largest producer Pearl Millet in the world
Ans. India
Q. Temp. range for maximum output
Ans. 30-35 °C
Q. Hybrid varieties
Ans. HB 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, Pusa 23
Q. Downey mildew is due to
Ans. Sclerospora graminicola
Q. Ergot an important disease is due to
Ans. Claviceps fusiformis
Q. Protein and fat content
Ans. 11.6% and 3.5%
Q. The country first developed hybrid pearl millet
Ans. India
Q. Cereals which have highest minerals
Ans. Bajra
Q. Crop which require lowest water requirement among all cereals
Ans. Bajra
Q. First hybrid of Bajra
Ans. HB-1 (1965, Ludhiana)
Q. Spiked millet is known as
Ans. Pearl millet (Bajra)
Q. Parasitic weed can reduce productivity
Ans. Striga Hermonthica Pearl Millet is highest drought tolerant crop among Cereals and Millets.