Why did farmers move away from millets after the Green Revolution?
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The Return of Millets
For centuries, millets such as ragi, jowar and bajra formed the backbone of the Indian diet. They grow well in dry regions, need far less water than rice or wheat and can survive high temperatures. Yet, after the Green Revolution, farmers increasingly shifted to rice and wheat, which were supported by assured government purchase and subsidised fertilisers. Millets slowly disappeared from the plates of urban families, who began to see them as food for the poor. In recent years, however, there has been a remarkable revival. Nutritionists point out that millets are rich in fibre, iron and calcium, and release sugar slowly into the blood, making them ideal for people with lifestyle diseases. The United Nations declared 2023 the International Year of Millets at India's suggestion, giving the grains global attention. Still, experts caution that enthusiasm alone is not enough. Unless farmers receive fair prices and consumers find millet products convenient to cook, the revival may remain a passing trend rather than a lasting change.
Why did farmers move away from millets after the Green Revolution?
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Correct answer: (D) Rice and wheat had assured purchase and subsidised fertilisers
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Passage: rice and wheat 'were supported by assured government purchase and subsidised fertilisers'.