Question

What is grown as a kharif crop in the northern and rabi crop in the southern part of India?
1. Linseed
2. Sesamum
3. Mustard
4. Groundnut

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Sesamum

The correct answer is Sesamum.

• Sesame is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum and in India, it is in smaller in numbers.                                                               
• Other species of Sesamum is S. Indicum.
• Sesamum is also known as Benne.
• The mustard plant is a plant species in the genera Brassica and Sinapis in the family Brassicaceae.

• Major crops are as follows-
  • Kharif Crops- Bajra, Jowar, Maize, Millet, Rice, and Soybean.
  • Rabi Crops- Barley, Gram, Rapeseed, Mustard, Oat, Wheat, and Bajra
  • Kharif Crops- Pumpkin, Cucumber and Bitter Gourd.