2013 Q. 64 Set A
Geography
Agriculture

Consider the following crops :

  1. Cotton
  2. Groundnut
  3. Rice
  4. 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: C

The 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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