Prelims 2020 · Agriculture · Question 66
With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements:
- Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crop.
- Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production.
- 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?
Answer
1 only
1. Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crop. Black gram (urad) is grown in both seasons in different agro-climatic regions of India. Verdict: Correct.
2. Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production. Green gram (moong) does not contribute anywhere near half of India’s pulse output; gram/chana is the largest contributor. Verdict: Incorrect.
3. In the last three decades, while the production of kharif pulses has increased, the production of rabi pulses has decreased. Rabi pulses, especially gram, have not decreased over the long term; their production has generally increased. Verdict: Incorrect.
Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.