Question: What is the botanical name of Bajra (Pearl Millet)?
Options:
Sorghum bicolor
Pennisetum glaucum
Zea Mays
Triticum aestivum
📌Other Options Explanations:
-(a) Sorghum bicolor: This is the botanical name for another cereal grain, sorghum.
-(c) Zea Mays: This is the scientific name for maize (corn).
-(d) Triticum aestivum: This is the botanical name for wheat.
🛑 Additional Information::
-Common Name: Bajra (Pearl Millet)
-Botanical Family: Pennisetum
-Genus: Poaceae
-Cultivation History: Grown in India and Africa since ancient times
-Resilience: Known for its ability to grow in arid regions with poor soil fertility
-Soil Tolerance: Thrives in soils with low pH or high salinity levels
-Suitability: Suitable for areas where other grains, such as wheat, may not survive due to tough growing conditions