Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Rabi crops benefit from winter rainfall due to western temperate cyclones.

2. Rabi crops are sown from April to June.

3. Mustard and barley are major rabi crops.

• A. 1 & 3
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 1 & 2
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 & 3

• Correct Answer : Option A) 1 & 3

• Statement 1: Rabi crops benefit from winter rainfall due to western temperate cyclones - Correct
  Rabi crops are sown in winter (October-December) and harvested in spring (April-May). During the winter months, the western disturbances (temperate cyclones) bring much-needed rainfall to northern and northwestern India, which is crucial for rabi crop cultivation, especially in regions like Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh.

• Statement 2: Rabi crops are sown from April to June - Incorrect. This statement is false. Rabi crops are actually sown from October to December (winter season) and harvested from April to June. The crops mentioned (April to June) would be the harvesting period, not the sowing period. Kharif crops are sown during April-June period.

• Statement 3: Mustard and barley are major rabi crops - correct. This is absolutely correct. Major rabi crops include wheat, barley, mustard, gram (chickpea), peas, and other pulses. Mustard is particularly important as an oilseed crop, while barley is a significant cereal crop grown during the rabi season.