Question

Identify the correct sequence in terms of scientific name of different millets namely finger millet, pearl millet, foxtail millet and kodo millet.
A. Paspalum scrobiculatum
B. Eleusine corocana
C. Pennisetum glaucum
D. Setaria italica
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C, D
• B. B, C, D, A
• C. B, A, D, C
• D. C, B, D, A

Hint:

Botanical Names of Millets:
- Finger millet (Ragi) = Eleusine corocana (B)
- Pearl millet (Bajra) = Pennisetum glaucum (C)
- Foxtail millet (Kangni) = Setaria italica (D)
- Kodo millet (Kodo) = Paspalum scrobiculatum (A)
- Proso millet (Cheena) = Panicum miliaceum
- Barnyard millet (Sanwa) = Echinochloa frumentacea

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Millets (Nutri-cereals) are a diverse group of small-seeded cereal grasses grown extensively in dryland and rainfed agriculture for food, feed, and forage.
Each major and minor millet belongs to a distinct genus and species within the family Poaceae.
The question requires matching botanical names in the exact sequence of the crops provided: Finger millet $\rightarrow$ Pearl millet $\rightarrow$ Foxtail millet $\rightarrow$ Kodo millet.

Step 1: Identifying the Scientific Name of Finger Millet:
Finger millet (commonly known as Ragi or Mandua) is botanically identified as Eleusine corocana.
This corresponds to item B.

Step 2: Identifying the Scientific Name of Pearl Millet:
Pearl millet (commonly known as Bajra) is botanically identified as Pennisetum glaucum (syn. Pennisetum typhoides).
This corresponds to item C.

Step 3: Identifying the Scientific Name of Foxtail Millet:
Foxtail millet (commonly known as Kangni or Kakun) is botanically identified as Setaria italica.
This corresponds to item D.

Step 4: Identifying the Scientific Name of Kodo Millet:
Kodo millet (commonly known as Kodra or Varagu) is botanically identified as Paspalum scrobiculatum.
This corresponds to item A.

Step 5: Final Answer:
Arranging these in the specified order (Finger millet $\rightarrow$ Pearl millet $\rightarrow$ Foxtail millet $\rightarrow$ Kodo millet) produces the sequence B, C, D, A, matching option (B).