1. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet There are 9 multiple choice questions in this exercise. Answer by clicking on one of the red letters (A, B, C, Or D). You will get a feedback to your response. Click on the button for the question Continue

2. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet 1. Pearl millet is the _____ most important cereal crop in the world after wheat, maize, rice, and sorghum. AA. third BB. fourth CC. fifth DD. sixth

3. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet 2. The low average yields of pearl millet in India is primarily due to AA. hot and dry climate where the crop is grown. BB. poor yielding capability of pearl millet. CC. pearl millet being grown in black soils. DD. the crop is grown as an intercrop.

4. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet 3. One of the reasons for the decline in pearl millet area in India. AA. Poor farmers crop. BB. Difficult to cook. CC. No market to the produce. DD. Change in the food habits to eat wheat and rice products.

5. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet 4. One of the ways to increase demand for pearl millet. AA. Growing pearl millet hybrids. BB. Using pearl millet for value added products like poultry feeds etc. CC. Growing tannin-free pearl millets. DD. I am not sure.

6. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet 5. Why pearl millet crop is not invaded by many diseases? AA. Pearl millet is poor farmers’ crop. BB. Pearl millet is a short duration crop. CC. Pearl millet stems are hard. DD. I am not sure

7. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet 6. How many days pearl millet seed takes to germinate at optimum temperature and moisture? A. 2 weeksA BB. 8 to 10 days CC. 6 to 7 days DD. 3 to 4 days

8. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet 7. The type of roots in pearl millet in the picture. AA. Buttress roots BB. Adventitious roots CC. Primary roots DD. I am not sure

9. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet 8. Which picture shows flowering in pearl millet. Click on the picture you think is the right one.

10. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet 9. Pearl millet diseases are important because they affect A. large number of leavesA BB. tillering CC. earheads and grain DD. I am not sure

11. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Thank you for completing this exercise. Now you may review this Module or select next Module i.e. Module II from Course contents.

12. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your answer not correct. The correct answer is: Pearl millet is the sixth most important cereal crop in the world after wheat, maize, rice, and sorghum. Continue

13. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet You are right. Pearl millet is the sixth most important cereal crop in the world after wheat, maize, rice, and sorghum. Continue

14. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your are right. The low average yields of pearl millet in India is primarily due to hot and dry climate where the crop is grown. Continue

15. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your answer is not correct. The correct answer is: The low average yields of pearl millet in India is primarily due to hot and dry climate where pearl millet is grown. Continue

16. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your are right. It is observed that of late food habits of pearl millet eating people are changing towards rice and wheat products. Perhaps this, and reduced market price for pearl millet have resulted in the decline of area under pearl millet cultivation. Continue

17. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your answer is not correct. The correct answer is: It is observed that of late food habits of pearl millet eating people are changing towards rice and wheat products. Perhaps this, and reduced market price for pearl millet have resulted in the decline of area under pearl millet cultivation. Continue

18. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your are right. Commercialization of alternative food, feed, and industrial products of pearl millet is one of the ways to increase the demand for pearl millet. Continue

19. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your answer is not correct. The correct answer is: Commercialization of alternative food, feed, and industrial products of pearl millet is one of the ways to increase the demand for pearl millet. Continue

20. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet If you are not sure, here is the answer. Commercialization of alternative food, feed, and industrial products of pearl millet is one of the ways to increase the demand for pearl millet. Continue

21. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your are right. Pearl millet crop is not invaded by many diseases because one of the reasons is its short duration. Continue

22. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your answer is not correct. The correct answer is: Pearl millet crop is not invaded by many diseases because one of the reasons is its short duration. Continue

23. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet If you are not sure, here is the answer. Pearl millet crop is not invaded by many diseases because one of the reasons is its short duration. Continue

24. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your are right. Pearl millet seed takes 3 to 4 days to germinate. Continue

25. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your answer is not correct. The correct answer is: Pearl millet seed takes 3 to 4 days to germinate. Continue

26. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your are right. They are adventitious roots. Continue

27. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your answer is not correct. The correct answer is: They are adventitious roots. Continue

28. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet If you are not sure, here is the answer. They are adventitious roots. Continue

29. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet You are right The flowering in pearl millet is shown in this picture. You can observe yellow pollen on pearl millet heads. Continue

30. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your answer is not correct. This picture shows the boot leaf stage in pearl millet The correct picture is: The flowering in pearl millet is shown in the right side picture. You can observe yellow pollen on pearl millet heads. Continue

31. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your are right. The diseases in pearl millet are important because they affect earheads and quality of grain. Continue

32. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet Your answer is not correct. The correct answer is: The diseases in pearl millet are important because they affect earheads and quality of grain. Continue

33. Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics Module I About Pearl Millet Course on Diseases of Pearl Millet If you are not sure, here is the answer. The diseases in pearl millet are important because they affect earheads and quality of grain. Continue