Which of the production is included in foodgrains production?

A. Pulse crops, only

B. Coarse cereal crops, only

C. Cereal (Rice and wheat) crops only

D. All cereals (Rice and wheat), pulses and coarse cereals

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Foodgrains refer to any variety of grain or material that is grown for human consumption. It includes all cereals (Rice, wheat), pulses and coarse cereals.
Here coarse cereals refer to cereal grains other than wheat and rice or those used primarily for animal feed or brewing like sorghum, pearl millet, Ragi, Maize, Barley, etc.
The total production of foodgrains in India as per estimates for 2021 - 22 is around 316.06 million tonnes.