INDIAN AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
AGRICULTURE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following crops are grown mainly in the irrigated areas during Zaid? [UP PCS 2011]
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Arhar and Gram
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Moong and Urad
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Riceand Millets
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Maize and Groundnut
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Moong and Urad are grown mainly in the irrigated areas during Zaid.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cotton, maize and beans are the main crops grown under irrigation. Artificial supply of water for cultivation in land is called irrigation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Zaid Crops: The zaid Page 5 crops require warm dry weather for growth and longer day length for flowering. The main zaid crops are watermelon, muskmelon, bitter gourd, pumpkin, cucumber and seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cucumber is the crop which is grown during the Zaid season. Therefore the correct answer is option ‘D’.
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