Which of the following statements about Ragi crop grown in India is correct?

Ragi (finger millet) is a hardy crop primarily grown in dry regions of India [2]. It is highly resilient and thrives on various soil types, specifically red, black, sandy, loamy, and shallow black soils [2]. While it is grown in both Kharif and Rabi seasons depending on the region, it is predominantly a Kharif crop in India. Statement 3 is the most accurate as ragi is traditionally a rainfed crop well-suited for red and sandy loam soils [1][2]. Regarding other options: statement 1 is partially correct but ragi is also grown in Northern states like Uttarakhand [2]; statement 2 is incorrect as it is primarily a Kharif crop [1]; and statement 4 is slightly off as its optimal temperature range is typically 18°C to 27°C, and it requires around 75 cm of rainfall, though it can tolerate a wider range.

Sources

1. [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > 3. Predominance of Food Grains > p. 7
2. [1] NCERT. (2022). Contemporary India II: Textbook in Geography for Class X (Revised ed.). NCERT. > Chapter 4: The Age of Industrialisation > Major Crops > p. 83