Which Indian state is the largest producer of Ragi?

Q. Which Indian state is the largest producer of Ragi?

1. Rajasthan
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Karnataka
4. Bihar

Answer: Karnataka

Karnataka is the largest producer of Ragi followed by Tamil Nadu.

• Eleusine coracana, also known as African millet or ragi, is widely grown in Africa and Asia. It is originally native to the Ethiopian Highlands though it was introduced in India a long time ago. Its adaptability to the higher elevations makes it suitable to grow even at a height of more than 2,000 meters.
• According to FAO estimates, India produces more than 30 per cent of the total global millet followed by African countries such as Nigeria etc.
• In India, ragi is mostly grown and consumed in Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Maharashtra, Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and Goa; of which, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand produce the bulk of ragi in the country.