Question

Which of the following is a Kharif crop?

• A. Wheat
• B. Rice
• C. Cucumber
• D. Mustard

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In India, crops are mainly divided into two categories based on the season they are grown in: Kharif and Rabi. 

• Kharif Crops: These are sown with the onset of the monsoon in June and harvested in September to October.
• Rabi Crops: These are sown with the onset of winter in October and harvested in March to April.

Rice is a Kharif crop, as it requires substantial water supply and warm weather for optimal growth, conditions which coincide with the Indian monsoon season.

Therefore, the correct answer is Rice.

Answer 2

The Kharif crop among the options is (2) Rice.

Additional Context:

• Kharif Season Characteristics:
  • Sown with monsoon onset (June-July)
  • Harvested in autumn (September-October)
  • Requires substantial water
• Major Kharif Crops:
  • Rice, maize, cotton, soybean
  • Millets (bajra, jowar)
• Other Options Analysis:
  • Wheat (1) and Mustard (4): Rabi crops (winter season)
  • Cucumber (3): Grown year-round as vegetable

Correct Answer: (2) Rice.