Question

An example of Kharif crops grown in India is
A. Wheat
B. Maise
C. Linseed
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: Different types of crops are grown in India depending upon the different seasons such as Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid crops, etc. These crops can be consumed for daily uses as food such as grains, vegetables, etc.

Complete answer:
A. Wheat- Wheat which is a most important staple food is an example of Rabi (meaning spring) crops. The period for these types of crops is from October to March. These are grown in the winter season and are harvested at the beginning of the spring season. These crops require less amount of water and are not easily affected by rainfall. Other examples are gram, mustard, etc.
B. Maize- Maize which is the most important cereal in our country is an example of Kharif crops and these crops are also known as monsoon crops or autumn crop. The period for these crops is during the monsoon season, it is cultivated in June and harvested by September. Other examples are bajra, ragi, etc.
C. Linseed- Linseed which is also known as flax and is an oilseed crop is an example of a purely Rabi crop. The main season for sowing the linseed is October to November which depends upon the availability of soil moisture. Flax is both a food and a fiber crop.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: Kharif crops are grown in Assam, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and other. Agronomic crops provide food, oil, and fiber for domestic consumption and agriculture serves as a backbone for our country’s economy. Kharif crops are well-grown in a wet and humid climate.