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A flow chart headed Cropping Pattern showing Rabi, Zaid and Kharif crops with their seasons and example crops.
HCS (Haryana)Prelims2021General Studies
Question
The Kharif crops in India are: I. Wheat II. Paddy III. Mustard IV. Gram V. Groundnut VI. Maize The correct answer is:
Options
- A I, II and VI only
- B II, V and VI only
- C II, III and VI only
- D I, II and IV only
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Correct Answer
B II, V and VI only
Model Answer
Kharif Crop:-
- The cropping season is from July – October during the southwest monsoon.
- They are rainfall sensitive crops i.e., timing and quantity of rainfall decide the yield of crops.
- They require hot weather and a large amount of water to grow.
- Sowing and harvesting time varies from region to region.
- A shorter day length is required for their flowering.
- Examples: Rice, Maize, Sorghum, Bajra, Ragi (cereals), Arhar (pulses), Soybean, Groundnut (oilseeds), Cotton etc.
Additional Information
Rabi crops:-
- Sown at the end of monsoon or at the beginning of winter season.
- Seed germination requires a warm climate while for good growth of crops, a cold climate is required.
- Wheat, mustard, gram, barley, peas etc. are examples of Rabi crops.