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Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is the wholesale market for potatoes in Posta known as?
(a) Alooposta
(b) Daalposta
(c) Riceposta
(d) Wheatposta
Ans: (a)
The wholesale market for potatoes in Posta is known as Alooposta.

(ii) Why are pulses not the first choice for most Indian farmers?
(a) They require more water to grow
(b) They offer higher profits
(c) There is no Minimum Support Price (MSP) for pulses
(d) They are easier to cultivate
Ans: (c)
Pulses are not the first choice for most Indian farmers because there is no Minimum Support Price (MSP) in place for pulses.

(iii) What is the main role of intermediaries in the pulse supply chain?
(a) Planting pulses in fields
(b) Processing, pricing, and distributing pulses
(c) Transporting pulses to retailers
(d) Selling pulses directly to consumers
Ans: (b)
Intermediaries play a crucial role in processing, pricing, and distributing pulses in the supply chain.

(iv) Which states are known as the biggest producers of pulses in India?
(a) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat
(b) Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra
(c) Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh
(d) Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur
Ans: (b)
The biggest producers of pulses in India are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh.

(v) Why do pulse farmers face challenges during the harvest season?
(a) Because of excessive rainfall
(b) Because of high demand for pulses
(c) Because prices of pulses drop significantly
(d) Because of government regulations
Ans: (c)
Prices of pulses drop steeply at the time of harvest, leading to challenges for pulse farmers.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The government does not have a __________ in place for pulses.
Ans: Minimum Support Price (MSP)

(ii) Many of these intermediaries often own __________, allowing them to process the pulses.
Ans: milling machines

(iii) Trucks carrying pulses in bulk keep arriving in Posta throughout a __________.
Ans: working day

(iv) Approximately __________ of the wholesalers in Posta specialize in pulses.
Ans: 120

(v) Pulses cannot be stored for more than __________ beyond which insects and fungus can destroy them.
Ans: 2-3 months

Q3: Match the Column

Match the following terms from the left column with their corresponding descriptions in the right column.

Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i)  Pulses require more water to grow than crops like rice and wheat.
Ans: False
Pulses require much less water to grow compared to crops like rice and wheat.

(ii) The government has a Minimum Support Price (MSP) in place for pulses.
Ans: False
There is no Minimum Support Price (MSP) in place for pulses.

(iii) Pulses can be stored for extended periods without risk of damage.
Ans: False
Pulses cannot be stored for more than 2-3 months before they may be damaged by insects and fungus.

(iv) The wholesale market for potatoes in Posta is known as Daalposta.
Ans: False
The wholesale market for potatoes in Posta is known as Alooposta.

(v) ITC Ltd.'s E-Choupal is a government initiative to protect the interests of farmers.
Ans: False
ITC Ltd.'s E-Choupal is a private initiative, not a government one, aimed at safeguarding the interests of farmers.