Geography
Assertion (A): Millets serve as food grains for the poorer sections of the society.
Reason (R): They are highly nutritious easily digestible food that grows in harsh conditions.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation — Millets are highly nutritious easily digestible food that grows in harsh conditions like infertile soil. They are affordable and grow quick. Hence, millets serve as food grains for the poorer sections of the society.
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