Q. Which country is currently the world’s top producer of pulses?
Answer: India
Notes: India produced 25.683 million metric tonnes of pulses in 2024-25, the highest globally. Canada’s combined dry pea, lentil, and chickpea output in 2025 is forecast below 5 million metric tonnes. Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are India’s leading states for pulses production. India’s annual pulses output is projected to reach 35 million metric tonnes by 2030-31.
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