gs1easy
Consider the following crops:
- 1.Cotton
- 2.Groundnut
- 3.Rice
- 4.Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?
- A.1 and 4
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1, 2 and 3
- D.2, 3 and 4
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
Kharif crops are sown at the beginning of the monsoon season (around June) and harvested at the end of the monsoon (around September-October). Rice, cotton, and groundnut are typically cultivated during this period, relying on monsoon rains. Wheat, on the other hand, is a Rabi crop, sown in winter (October-November) and harvested in spring (March-April).
Source: UPSC gs1 2013