The following table shows common millets (Column X) and their scientific names (Column Y):

Column X	Column y
A. Ragi (Finger millet)	i.Eleusine coracana
B. Jowar (Great millet)	ii. Paspalum scrobiculatum
C. Kodo millet	iii.Pennisetum typhoides/glaucum
D. Bajra (Pearl millet)	iv. Sorghum bicolor

Which one of the following options represents the correct match between Column X and Column Y?

Correct option is B

Explanation:

The table lists common millets (Column X) and their corresponding scientific names (Column Y). Let's match each millet with its scientific name according to the correct answer provided:

• A. Ragi (Finger millet):

  • The scientific name of Ragi is Eleusine coracana. Therefore, A – i (Ragi – Eleusine coracana) is correct.

• B. Jowar (Great millet):

  • The scientific name of Jowar is Sorghum bicolor. Therefore, B – iv (Jowar – Sorghum bicolor) is correct.

• C. Kodo millet:

  • The scientific name of Kodo millet is Paspalum scrobiculatum. Therefore, C – ii (Kodo millet – Paspalum scrobiculatum) is correct.

• D. Bajra (Pearl millet):

  • The scientific name of Bajra is Pennisetum typhoides/glaucum. Therefore, D – iii (Bajra – Pennisetum typhoides/glaucum) is correct.

Information Booster:

1. Ragi (Eleusine coracana) is a calcium-rich grain, highly nutritious, and widely cultivated in India, Africa, and Asia.

2. Jowar (Sorghum bicolor) is a drought-resistant crop, grown extensively in arid and semi-arid regions of India and Africa.

3. Kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum) is rich in fiber and protein and is often referred to as a superfood due to its high nutrient content.

4. Bajra (Pennisetum typhoides/glaucum) is a staple in Africa and India, used for making flour, bread, and porridge.