INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURE AND ITS TYPES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of crop is sown in winters and harvested in summers?
A
Rabi Crops
B
Kharif Crops
C
Both
D
None
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rabi crops are sown in winter and harvested during the spring season. These crops do not require as much water as the Kharif crops. A few examples of the rabi crops include wheat, barley, oats(cereals), etc. Q.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rabi crops are sown in the winter season. It is sown in the months of October till December. They are harvested in the months of April to June. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rabi crops-wheat, barley, oats, gram, mustard, linseed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rabi season in India The major rabi crop in India is wheat, followed by barley, mustard, sesame and peas. Peas are harvested early, as they are ready early: Indian markets are flooded with green peas from January to March, peaking in February. Many crops are cultivated in both kharif and rabi seasons.

Detailed explanation-5: -The rabi crops are sown around mid-November, preferably after the monsoon rains are over, and harvesting begins in April / May.

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