GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which State is the largest producer of pulses in India-
A
Bihar
B
Rajasthan
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Maharashtra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ans. As per 2021-22 data, Rajasthan is the leading producer of pulses in India, with an annual production of 4364.74 tonnes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Madhya Pradesh is India’s largest pulse producing state, which accounts for 23% of total pulse production in the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -Historically, Madhya Pradesh has been the major pulse producing state in the country. It ranked first both in terms of area and production of pulses in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -India is the largest producer (25% of global production), consumer (27% of world consumption) and importer (14%) of pulses in the world.

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