Correct Answer : Option B) 1 and 3 only
Statement 1: Zaid season falls between rabi and kharif - This is Correct. India has three main agricultural seasons: Kharif (monsoon season, June-October), Rabi (winter season, November-April), and Zaid (summer season, April-June). The Zaid season indeed falls between the Rabi harvest and Kharif sowing.
Statement 2: "Sugarcane is a zaid crop that matures within a season" - This is Incorrect. While sugarcane can be grown during the Zaid season, it is not a crop that matures within a single season. Sugarcane is a long-duration crop that takes 10-18 months to mature, spanning across multiple seasons.
Statement 3: "Muskmelon, cucumber, and watermelon are typical zaid crops" - This is Correct. These are classic examples of Zaid crops that are grown during the summer months (April-June) with irrigation support. They are well-suited to the hot, dry conditions of the Zaid season.
