Read the passage and answer the question.
Millets such as ragi, jowar and bajra grow in dry land with little water and need few fertilisers. They are rich in fibre and minerals, and many farmers once relied on them. As rice and wheat became cheaper through public distribution, millets were eaten less, but their health benefits are bringing them back to the table.
Why did millet consumption fall?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Rice and wheat became cheaper
- Step 1: The passage says cheaper rice and wheat reduced millet eating.
Answer
Rice and wheat became cheaper.
Why not the others: The other reasons are not in the text.
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