With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements: 1. Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crop. 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?
A.1 only✓ Correct
B.2 only
C.1, 2 and 3
D.2 and 3 only
Explanation
Black gram (urad) is cultivated in both kharif and rabi seasons. However, gram (chana) accounts for nearly half of pulse output (not green gram), and rabi pulses dominate production.
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