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Which of the following is an example of a Rabi crop?
Rice
Wheat
Maize
Cotton
Wheat
Wheat is a primary Rabi crop, typically sown in the winter season (October-November) and harvested in the spring (March-April). These crops require a cool climate during growth and warm, dry weather for the maturation and grain filling stages.
Wheat is a primary Rabi crop, typically sown in the winter season (October-November) and harvested in the spring (March-April). These crops require a cool climate during growth and warm, dry weather for the maturation and grain filling stages.
The cropping pattern in India is defined by the agricultural cycle under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, categorized mainly into Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid seasons.
Rabi crops are also known as 'winter crops' in India.
Major Rabi crops include wheat, barley, mustard, gram, and linseed.
These crops depend heavily on winter rainfall brought by Western Disturbances in Northern India.
Rice and Maize are classified as Kharif crops, which are sown during the monsoon season (June-July).
Cotton is a fiber crop and is also categorized under the Kharif season, requiring high temperatures and rainfall.
Option A (Rice) is the staple Kharif crop of India.
Option C (Maize) is a versatile Kharif crop used for both food and fodder.
Option D (Cotton) is a cash crop primarily grown in the black soil regions of the Deccan Plateau.
B is correct тАФ Wheat is a quintessential Rabi crop grown during the winter months in India.
When studying agriculture, always group crops by season (Kharif/Rabi/Zaid) and their specific moisture requirements to easily answer questions about sowing and harvesting periods.
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