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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2026General Studies
Question
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Rabi crops includes paddy, soyabean, pigeon pea, maize and cotton while crops like wheat, gram, peas are kharif crops. Statement II: Vegetables and fruits provide vitamins and minerals in addition to small amounts of proteins and fats. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- A Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
- B Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
- C Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
- D Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
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Correct Answer
D Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
Model Answer
Kharif and Rabi crops
- Kharif crops are sown with the onset of the monsoon in June-July and harvested in September-October. Paddy, maize, soyabean, pigeon pea, groundnut and cotton are kharif crops.
- Rabi crops are sown in the winter season in October-November and harvested in March-April. Wheat, gram, peas, mustard and linseed are rabi crops.
- The statement has interchanged the two categories. Hence, statement I is false.
- Vegetables and fruits are protective foods which supply vitamins and minerals along with small quantities of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Hence, statement II is true.