HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

GENERAL AGRICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Castor seed is grown both as Rabi and Kharif crop
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Castor seed is grown both as rabi and kharif crop. Castor seed is the major source of castor oil that has numerous uses. It is a vital non-edible oil seed crop which is particularly grown in arid and semi-arid regions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is a non-edible oilseed crop, belonging to Euphorbiaceae family and takes about atleast 30 and 75 days for fifty percent flowering and maturity of primary raceme, respectively and 5 to 10 months duration for remunerative seed yield.

Detailed explanation-3: -1. Alluvial soil is rich in chemical properties and is capable of yielding Rabi and Kharif crops.

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