Answer-With reference to the Government of India’s latest order to impose stock limits on pulses (202...

The government regularly updates stock limits for pulses, but for 202526, the limits are 200 MT for wholesalers and for big chain retailers per depot, and 5 MT for regular retailers for each variety. Importers must declare inventory and reduce their stock to within limits within 30 days after customs clearance, which curbs hoarding and ensures market transparency.

Question

With reference to the Government of India’s latest order to impose stock limits on pulses (2025–26), consider the following statements: 1. Stock limits are applicable for all major pulses, with specific exemptions varying by annual notification. 2. Wholesalers can stock only up to 200 metric tonnes (M

T of one variety of pulses. 3. Importers are required to declare their stock and bring holdings within limits within 30 days of customs clearance. 4. The stock limit for retailers per variety of pulse remains 5 MT. 5. Big chain retailers can stock up to 200 MT per depot per pulse variety. Which of the above statements are INCORRECT?

A 1 and 2 only

B 1 and 5 only

C 2 and 3 only

D All are correct

E None of the above

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