Question

What is meant by humid farming?
A) Farming without irrigation
B) Farming in rainy seasons
C) Farming in semi-arid regions
D) Contour farming

Answer 1

Hint:
Kharif crops are grown in different parts of the country with the onset of monsoon and these crops are harvested in September- October. These crops require hot weather and a lot of water to grow.

Complete Answer:
Humid farming is dominant in areas where there is abundant rainfall. Excess water is stored and systematically provided to the farmlands. The rainy season is the sowing season and harvesting is done in the dry months. Cropping pattern varies from one region to another according to the nature and characteristics of rainfall.
Rain-fed plants like rice, jute, sugarcane, etc. are preferred in this type of farming. Humid farming is practiced all over Tropical Africa, monsoon-Asia, and Mediterranean regions. As irrigation is not required, this farming system is comparatively cost-effective i.e. it is cheaper than other methods. It begins with the onset of the rainy season. The amount of rainfall governs every single thing in this type of farming, like types and characteristics of crops, are determined by the amount of rainfall.
There also are some problems associated with this type of farming. Water-logging and flood can create havoc and devastate the entire production due to excessive rainfall and also, soil erosion accelerates and lowers soil fertility. The heavy dependence on rainfall is a big cause of concern since only timely rain can ensure cultivation. Long dry spells may affect the cultivation process badly.

Thus, option (B) is correct.

Note:
Crops like paddy, maize, bajra, jowar, cotton, jute, soyabean, groundnut, urad, tur (arhar), etc. can be grown in the rainy seasons.