Which of the following represents the best portrayal of decreasing order of area of pulses cultivation?

The correct answer is: B. Sirmaur > Mandi > Shimla

The area of pulses cultivation in Himachal Pradesh is as follows:

• Sirmaur: 12,800 hectares
• Mandi: 10,000 hectares
• Shimla: 8,000 hectares

Therefore, the decreasing order of area of pulses cultivation is:

1. Sirmaur
2. Mandi
3. Shimla

Option A is incorrect because it shows Mandi having the highest area of pulses cultivation, followed by Shimla and then Sirmaur. This is not the case.

Option C is incorrect because it shows Shimla having the highest area of pulses cultivation, followed by Sirmaur and then Mandi. This is not the case.

Option D is incorrect because it does not show the correct decreasing order of area of pulses cultivation.