Question

Which state leads in the production of pulses?

• A. Orissa
• B. Madhya Pradesh
• C. Maharashtra
• D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer 1

The correct option is B Madhya Pradesh

• India is the largest producer as well as the consumer of pulses in the world and accounts for about one-fifth of the total production of pulses in the world.
  
• Madhya Pradesh is India’s largest pulse producing state, which accounts for 23% of total pulse production in the country.
  
• The top five pulse producing states are Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.