Question

Which is a 'Kharif' crop?

• A. Maize
• B. Wheat
• C. Barley
• D. Mustard

Hint:

To remember: Kharif = Monsoon crops (June-October) e.g., Rice, Maize, Cotton. Rabi = Winter crops (October-March) e.g., Wheat, Barley, Mustard, Gram.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the cropping seasons in India.
In India, crops are broadly classified into three seasons: Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid. The classification is based on the sowing and harvesting seasons, which are influenced by the monsoon.
Step 2: Recall the characteristics of Kharif crops.

• Kharif Crops: Sown with the onset of monsoon (June-July) and harvested in autumn (September-October). They require warm, wet conditions.
• Examples: Rice, maize, cotton, groundnut, jowar, bajra, tur (arhar), moong, urad, etc.

Step 3: Analysis of each option.

• (A) Maize: Correct.} Maize is a major Kharif crop grown during the rainy season.
• (B) Wheat: Incorrect. Wheat is a Rabi crop, sown in winter (October-December) and harvested in spring (March-April).
• (C) Barley: Incorrect. Barley is also a Rabi crop, grown during the winter season.
• (D) Mustard: Incorrect. Mustard is a prominent Rabi oilseed crop.

Step 4: Conclusion.
Among the given options, only maize is a Kharif crop. The others (wheat, barley, mustard) are all Rabi crops. Final Answer:} (A) Maize