Question

Kharif crops are also referred to as:
1. Winter crops
2. Summer crops
3. Rainy season crops
4. Spring crops
5. Autumn crops

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Rainy season crops

The correct answer is ​Rainy season crops

• The Kharif crop is sown in India in June-July (Rainy season) and harvested around October.
• Kharif crops require high temperature and humidity at the time of sowing and a dry environment at the time of ripening.
• Kharif crops include paddy, maize, sugarcane, tur, etc.
• Rabi crop is sown in India during the months of October and November (winter season) and the crop is harvested in February and March.
• Low temperature is required at the time of sowing of Rabi crops and a dry and hot environment is required during ripening.
• Under the Rabi crop, wheat, gram, peas, mustard, etc. crop up.
• Zayed crop is sown in March-April and under it, watermelon, cucumber, etc. are cropped.