[Solved] With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements: 1. Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crops. 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.

Q66. With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements:

1. Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crops.

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?

A. 1 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 2 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Black Gram Cultivation:

Black gram (Urad) is a versatile crop that can be cultivated in both kharif (monsoon) and

rabi (winter) seasons. This adaptability makes it an important pulse crop in various parts of

India. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

Production Share of Green Gram:

Gram (Chickpeas) is the most dominant pulse in India, accounting for around 40% of the

total pulse production.

The second most significant is Tur/Arhar (pigeon pea) with about 15-20%, followed by

Urad/Black gram and Moong/Green gram, each contributing around 8-10%.

Therefore, Green gram (Moong) does not account for nearly half of the total pulse

Production. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Trends in Pulse Production:

Contrary to the statement, the production of pulses in both kharif and rabi seasons

has increased over the last three decades.

The production of kharif pulses increased from 44.48 lakh tonnes in 2000-01 to 55.30 lakh

tonnes by 2016-17, while the production of rabi pulses also increased from 66.27 lakh

tonnes in 2000-01 to 108.18 lakh tonnes in 2015-16.

Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.