Question

Most farmers in Tamil Nadu cultivate crops in _________ different seasons.
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five

Answer 1

Hint: The cultivation of crops varies from state to state in India. It also depends upon the type of soil as well as the climate. The types of methods used for cultivation is also an important factor.

Complete answer:
Option B – In Tamil Nadu the farmers cultivate crops mainly in three different seasons, i.e. Sornavari which is also known as the Kharif season, Samba which is the summer season and is also referred to as Zaid season and the third one is Navarai which is the winter season. This cultivation depends upon the availability of water as well as the suitability of soil in that particular season.
In India also there are mainly three seasons in which cultivation of crops take place depending upon their compatibility with weather. Regarding kharif season which is also known as monsoon season crops beginning in the month of June and last upto November. In some parts of the country the monsoon season begins from May and ends in January. Some of the major crops of this season are rice, jowar, maize, sugarcane, orange etc.
The Samba season begins in the month of March and extends till June which is basically summer season. It lies in between the kharif and rabi season. The major crops of this season are watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber etc.
The Rabi season is also known as the winter season which begins in the month of November and ends till April or May. Some of the major crops of this season are wheat, barley, mustard, peas, banana etc.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option B.

Note:The word Kharif has been derived from Arabic language which means autumn and was brought to India by the Mughal Empire. The word Rabi has also been derived from Arabic language which means spring. The kharif and rabi crops are regarded as antonyms of each other.