Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India is the largest producer, consumer and importer of pulses.
2.The pulse’s import dependency ratio has decreased in recent years.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. India is the largest producer, consumer and importer of pulses.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The pulse’s import dependency ratio has increased in recent years. In the last three years, India’s dependence on imported tur, pigeon pea, has doubled.
Source: The Print
