GS PrelimsGeography (Human geography)Primary Activities2004

Consider the following crops: 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Maize 4. Mustard Which of the above are Kharif crops?

A

1 and 2

B

1, 2 and 3

C

3 and 4

D

1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1 Kharif crops are monsoon crops, typically sown at the beginning of the rainy season (June-July) and harvested after the monsoon (September-October). 2 Cotton is a Kharif crop. 3 Groundnut is a Kharif crop. 4 Maize is predominantly a Kharif crop in India, though it can be grown in other seasons as well. 5 Mustard is a Rabi crop, sown in winter (October-December) and harvested in spring (February-April). 6 Therefore, Cotton, Groundnut, and Maize are Kharif crops.

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