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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2019General Studies
Question
Which of the following is not a kharif crop?
Options
- A Mustard
- B Jowar
- C Paddy
- D Soybean
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Correct Answer
A Mustard
Model Answer
- Mustard is a Rabi crop.
- During the rainy season in South Asia, Kharif crops are cultivated and harvested mainly between April and October.
- Major Kharif crops are the following:-
- Maize
- Jowar
- Millet
- Soybean
- Rice
- Rabi crops harvested in the spring in South Asia and Rabi crops harvest are agricultural crops sown in winter.
- Major Rabi crops are the following:
- Gram
- Mustard
- Barley
- Rapeseed
- Oat