Question

    Crop sown soon after the onset of south-west monsoon in India, what is this called? 

    A Kharif Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Zayyid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rabi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Crops that are sown during the southwest monsoon season are called kharif or monsoon crops. These crops are sown at the beginning of the season around end May to early June and are harvested post the monsoon rains beginning October. Rice, maize, pulses such as urad, moong dal and millets are among the key kharif crops.

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