Which crop is often referred to as the “camel crop” due to its ability to tolerate harsh conditions? (MCAER 2018)

✅Explanation: Sorghum withstands drought, heat, and poor soil conditions, similar to a camel's survival in harsh desert environments.

🔑Key Points:
-Jowar (Sorghum): Known as "camel crop" for its drought tolerance.
-Rain-fed crop: Mainly grown in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.

✏️Seed composition:
-Starch: 61-68%
-Protein: 7.8-16.7%
-Fat: 1.7-6.5%
-Nutritional benefits: High protein, cholesterol-free, rich in dietary fiber, iron, phosphorus, and thiamine.