Question: The state having the highest acreage of pulse in India is…
Options:
Chhattisgarh
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
📌 Other Options Explanations:
-Chhattisgarh: This state leads in the production of rice.
-Rajasthan: This state leads in the production of oilseeds, spices and coarse cereals.
-Maharashtra: This state leads in the production of cotton and sugarcane.
🔑Key Points:
In the year 2021-22, the state of Madhya Pradesh had the first rank in the production of pulses in India.
• Madhya Pradesh:
-Production: Madhya Pradesh is the largest producer of pulses in India, contributing a significant share to the country's total production.
-Major Pulses: The state produces various types of pulses including chickpeas (gram), pigeon peas (tur), lentils (masoor), and urad (black gram).
✏️Significance:
-Known as the "Pulse Bowl of India".
-Contributes over 30% of India's total pulse production.
-Favorable climatic conditions and extensive agricultural practices support high yields of pulses.