GS PrelimsGeography (Human geography)Primary Activities2013

Consider the following crops : 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Rice 4. Wheat Which of these are Kharif crops?

A

1 and 4

B

2 and 3 only

C

1, 2 and 3

D

2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. Kharif crops are monsoon crops sown at the beginning of the rainy season (usually June-July) and harvested after the monsoon (usually September-October). 2. Cotton (1) requires warm temperatures and rainfall during its growing period, making it a major Kharif crop in India. 3. Groundnut (2) is also predominantly a Kharif crop, grown during the monsoon season, although a summer crop is also taken in some areas. 4. Rice (3) is the quintessential Kharif crop in India, heavily dependent on monsoon rains for its cultivation (except where extensive irrigation is available). 5. Wheat (4) is a Rabi crop, sown in winter (October-December) and harvested in spring (March-April). It requires cooler temperatures during growth and warm temperatures during ripening. 6. Therefore, Cotton, Groundnut, and Rice are Kharif crops.

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