Question

Identify the correct option related to major crops grown in the ‘Kharif’ cropping season in India:

• A. Paddy, Peas, Mustard
• B. Paddy, Mustard, Gram
• C. Paddy, Jowar, Maize
• D. Paddy, Maize, Gram

Hint:

{Kharif crops} are grown during the monsoon season (June–October), while {Rabi crops} such as wheat, mustard, peas, and gram are grown in the winter season.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: In India, crops are grown in different seasons depending on climate and rainfall conditions. The two major cropping seasons are Kharif and Rabi. Kharif crops are mainly grown during the monsoon season and require plenty of water for cultivation. Step 1: {\color{red}Understand the Kharif cropping season.} Kharif crops are sown at the beginning of the monsoon (June–July) and harvested around September–October. These crops require warm temperatures and high rainfall.
Step 2: {\color{red}Identify common Kharif crops.} Major Kharif crops include:

• Paddy
• Maize
• Jowar
• Bajra
• Cotton
• Sugarcane

Step 3: {\color{red}Eliminate incorrect options.} Peas, mustard, and gram are mainly Rabi crops grown during the winter season. Therefore, options containing these crops cannot be correct.
Step 4: {\color{red}Select the correct combination.} Among the given options, the correct combination of Kharif crops is: \[ Paddy, Jowar, Maize \] Hence, the correct answer is Option (C).