Question

Which of the following is the largest producer of ragi followed by Tamil Nadu?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Maharashtra

Answer 1

Hint: Ragi or finger millet is a gluten-free whole grain and a staple food in South India, rich in fiber and great for weight loss and diabetes. It is also high in calcium, good carbohydrates, amino acids and Vitamin D.

Complete Answer:
Ragi is an important crop cultivated in numerous states of India and Africa. Its latin name is Eleusine coracana. It is the sixth largest produce after wheat, maize, sorghum, bajra and rice in India. It is widely cultivated and consumed in Karnataka, and to some extent in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and
Goa. Ragi millet is one of the main ingredients of the staple diet in Karnataka.
It is commonly known as finger millet. India is in the lead in production of ragi in the world. And in India, Karnataka is in the top position of producing Ragi. Major Ragi markets of Karnataka are Chintamani, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hassan, Arsikere. In Karnataka, ragi is generally eaten in the form of Ragi Mudde (balls), which is prepared by cooking the Ragi Flour with water to ensure a dough-like consistency. It's best to add something spicy on the steamed dish. Another dish, Ragi Kanji (porridge) is a healthy dish found in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option, ‘B. Karnataka’.

Note: Ragi is a very nutritious grain and is very beneficial for maintaining health, so its potential role as a functional food is attracting attention, but high intake increases the amount of oxalic acid in the body and is Not recommended for patients with Urinary Calculi.