Question

Which of the following is a major pulse producing state?
A.Kerala
B.Goa
C.Madhya Pradesh
D.Punjab

Answer 1

Hint: India is the largest producer and consumer of pulses in all over the world. Each and every state produces different kinds of pulses that have different nutritional and economic values.

Complete answer: Pulses are annual leguminous crops yielding between one and 12 grains or seeds of variable size, shape and color within a pod, used for both feed and food. India is the largest producer 25% of the global production, consumer with 27% of world consumption and importer with 145% of pulses in the world.
Pulses are consumed as Dal, which is a cheap source of plant protein. These are consumed because of body building properties having presence of various amino acids. They also have the medicinal properties. A number of crops are grown in India and the world where mainly are Gram, Pigeon pea, Lentil, Field peas, etc.
Pulse crops are cultivated in Kharif, Rabi and Zaid seasons of the Agricultural year. Pulses are healthy, nutritious and easy to cook with. Growing pulses also promotes sustainable agriculture, as pulse crops help decrease greenhouse gases, increase soil health, and use less water than other crops.
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. Over 20% of the gross cropped area of Madhya Pradesh is under pulses.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C). Madhya Pradesh.

Note: Madhya Pradesh is considered as the largest pulse producing state in India, and apart from this, some more states namely Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka are the top pulses producing states.