Question

Distinguish between Kharif crops, Rabi crops and Zaid crops. Give examples for each

Answer 1

Kharif crops: Crops that are cultivated at the beginning of monsoon and harvested by the end of monsoon.

Eg. rice, cotton.

Rabi crops: Crops that are cultivated by the beginning of winter season and harvested by the beginning of summer. 

Eg. wheat

Zaid crops: Crops that are cultivated by the beginning of summer and harvested by the beginning of monsoon. 

Eg. fruits, vegetables.