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Which of the following is a Kharif crop in India?
Wheat
Mustard
Paddy
Barley
Paddy
Paddy is a Kharif crop because it is sown at the beginning of the monsoon season, typically in June and July, and harvested in autumn. These crops require a significant amount of water and high temperatures for their growth, which aligns with the South-West monsoon period in India.
Paddy is a Kharif crop because it is sown at the beginning of the monsoon season, typically in June and July, and harvested in autumn. These crops require a significant amount of water and high temperatures for their growth, which aligns with the South-West monsoon period in India.
The cropping pattern in India is broadly categorized into three seasons: Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid, defined by the influence of the Indian Monsoon system and temperature variations across the Indian subcontinent.
Kharif crops are also known as monsoon crops, as they are cultivated in accordance with the arrival of the South-West monsoon.
Common Kharif crops include paddy, maize, jowar, bajra, tur, moong, urad, cotton, and soybean.
Paddy requires high humidity and significant rainfall, making it the most important Kharif crop in India.
Rabi crops like Wheat and Barley are sown in winter (October to December) and harvested in spring (April to May).
Mustard is a primary oilseed crop classified as a Rabi crop.
Zaid crops are grown between the Kharif and Rabi seasons, usually during the summer months (e.g., cucumber, watermelon).
Option A (Wheat), B (Mustard), and D (Barley) are all classified as Rabi crops, requiring cooler climates compared to Paddy.
C is correct тАФ Paddy is a staple Kharif crop grown during the rainy season in India.
Remember the mnemonic 'Kharif = Khar (Rain)' for monsoon crops and 'Rabi = Ravi (Sun)' for winter crops; questions on sowing/harvesting months are frequently paired with Geography questions on monsoon climate regions.
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