Question

Kharif crops can be described as the crops which are sown with the beginning of the .............

• A. South West Monsoon
• B. Winter season
• C. North East Monsoon
• D. Summer solstice

Answer 1

Answer:

A. South West Monsoon

Cropping seasons in India

• Different cropping seasons are:

1. Kharif: Crops are sown at the beginning of the South West Monsoon (June) and harvested at the end of the South-West Monsoon (October). Important kharif crops are jowar, bajra, rice, maize, cotton, jute. Groundnut, tobacco etc.

2. Rabi: Crops need relatively cool climate during the period of growth but warm climate during the germination of their seeds and maturation.

Sowing season is October November and harvesting season is March-April. Important rabi crops are wheat, barley, gram, linseed, mustard, masoor, peas and potatoes

3. Zaid: Crops which may be raised throughout the year with the help of artificial irrigation, especially in summer. Important zaid crops are watermelon, tori, cucumber, leafy and other vegetables.