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?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


Answer: (a)

Explanation:

  • Pulses, which are an important source of protein and nutrients, are cultivated in all three agricultural seasons – Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid. Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
  • While Gram is the most widely grown pulse crop, accounting for approximately 40% of the total production, Tur/Arhar at 15-20%, Urad/Black Matpe, and Moong each account for approximately 8-10% of the total production. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
  • In the past three decades, there has been an increase in the production of pulses during both the Rabi and Kharif seasons. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

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