Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India holds the title of the world’s largest producer, consumer, and importer of pulses.
2.Kharif pulses contribute over 60% to the total production.
3.The government aims to attain self-sufficiency in pulses by the end of 2027.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. India holds the title of the world’s largest producer, consumer, and importer of pulses. India contributes 25% to global production, consuming 27% of the world’s total, and importing 14%. Gram is the leading pulse, comprising about 40% of total production, followed by Tur/Arhar at 15-20%, and Urad/Black Matpe and Moong at approximately 8-10% each. The government aims to attain self-sufficiency in pulses by the end of 2027. India now produces enough chickpeas (chana) and various other pulse crops to meet its own needs, with only a minor shortfall in pigeon peas (tur) and black gram.
Statement 2 is incorrect. While pulses are cultivated in both Kharif and Rabi seasons, Rabi pulses contribute over 60% to the total production.
Source: Forum IAS
