Question
Which one of the following is a dryland crop, commonly
grown in low rainfall areas, and belongs to the Poaceae family, known for its excellent adaptation to drought?Solution
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is a C4 crop belonging to the Poaceae family. It is highly drought-tolerant due to its deep root system and short growing period, making it ideal for arid and semi-arid regions.
Which organization signed a contract to develop and supply the "Aravalli" helicopter engine in August 2024?
Which organization members recently adopted the Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture?
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In which year the MGNREGA program was started by the Ministry of Rural Development?
In February 2024, who was named the recipient of the People's Choice Award for Wildlife Photographer of the Year?
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Who was elected as Thailand’s new prime minister at the age of 37?
Which observance is held annually on the first Tuesday of May?
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