2013
Q. 64
Set A
Geography
Agriculture
Consider the following crops :
- Cotton
- Groundnut
- Rice
- Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?
Smart Elimination
Wheat is a winter crop. In India, you harvest wheat in April (Rabi season). You don't grow it during the rainy Monsoon (Kharif).
Potential Trap
Wheat is the classic Rabi crop.
Answer Key & Explanation
Answer: CThe correct answer is Option C.
Analysis:
- Kharif (Monsoon Crops): Sown in June/July, harvested in Sept/Oct. Requires high temperature and water.
- 1. Cotton: Yes.
- 2. Groundnut: Yes.
- 3. Rice (Paddy): Yes, the main Kharif crop.
- Rabi (Winter Crops): Sown in Oct/Nov, harvested in March/April.
- 4. Wheat: The main Rabi crop. Requires cool climate.
Therefore, 1, 2, and 3 are Kharif.
Value Addition
- Zaid: Short season between Rabi and Kharif (Watermelon, Cucumber).
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