With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following st

With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements:

  • 1. Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crop.
  • 2. Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production.
  • 3. In the last three decades, while the production of kharif pulses has increased, the production of rabi pulses has decreased.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1 only
2 and 3 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC IAS – 2020
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 and 3 are incorrect.
Black gram (Urad) is a flexible crop grown in both Kharif (monsoon) and Rabi (winter) seasons depending on the region. Green gram (Moong) is important but does not constitute half of the total pulse production; other pulses like Chickpea (Gram) and Pigeonpea (Arhar) are also major contributors. Over the last three decades, overall pulse production in India has generally increased for both Kharif and Rabi seasons, driven by factors like increased Minimum Support Price (MSP) and improved varieties, although annual variations exist.
India is the largest producer, consumer, and importer of pulses in the world. Major Kharif pulses include Arhar (Pigeonpea), Urad (Black gram), and Moong (Green gram). Major Rabi pulses include Gram (Chickpea), Lentil (Masoor), and Peas.
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