Practice 2 Agriculture & Food Security multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
Q1. According to the NITI Aayog Pulses Atmanirbharta Report 2025, by what percentage did India's pulse production increase over the past decade?
Explanation
India's pulse production increased from 16.35 MT to 26.06 MT, a rise of 59.4%, while import dependency dropped from 29% to 10.4%. The report targets complete self-sufficiency by 2030.
Q2. Consider the following statements about India's pulse sector as per the NITI Aayog 2025 report: 1. India is the world's largest producer and consumer of pulses. 2. Over 90% of pulse-growing areas in India are irrigated. 3. Import dependency fell from 29% to 10.4% in the past decade. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. India is the world's largest pulse producer (~25% of global output) and consumer (~27%). Import dependency dropped from 29% to 10.4%. Statement 2 is INCORRECT — over 90% of pulse areas are RAIN-FED (not irrigated), which is a key structural challenge.
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