UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 52
With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements:
- Black gram (Urad) can be cultivated as both Kharif and Rabi crop.
- Green gram (Moong) 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?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (1 only)
Explanation: Black gram (urad) is cultivated in both kharif and rabi seasons in suitable regions. Moong is not close to half of all Indian pulse production, and rabi pulse output did not decline over the reference period.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correct - Urad can be grown in both seasons depending on temperature and moisture.
2. Incorrect - Chickpea/gram accounts for a much larger pulse share than moong.
3. Incorrect - Rabi pulse output, notably chickpea, grew over the longer period rather than steadily declining.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-includes all and only valid statements/items 1.
B. Incorrect-includes incorrect item 2 (Chickpea/gram accounts for a much larger pulse share than moong); includes incorrect item 3 (Rabi pulse output, notably chickpea, grew over the longer period rather than steadily declining); omits correct item 1 (Urad can be grown in both seasons depending on temperature and moisture).
C. Incorrect-includes incorrect item 2 (Chickpea/gram accounts for a much larger pulse share than moong); omits correct item 1 (Urad can be grown in both seasons depending on temperature and moisture).
D. Incorrect-includes incorrect item 2 (Chickpea/gram accounts for a much larger pulse share than moong); includes incorrect item 3 (Rabi pulse output, notably chickpea, grew over the longer period rather than steadily declining).