With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements:
1. Black gram can be cultivate

Question

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?

Accepted Answer

Black gram (urad dal) is a versatile legume that can be grown in both the Kharif and Rabi seasons, adapting to different climatic conditions. While green gram (moong dal) is a significant pulse, it does not constitute half of India's total pulse production; various other pulses like chickpea, pigeon pea, and lentils contribute substantially. Over the past decades, India has seen growth in both Kharif and Rabi pulse production, driven by policy support and improved farming practices, rather than a decrease in Rabi production.