Question

Rabi crops are sown in ________
A. Winter
B. Summer
C. Rainy season
D. Any time

Answer 1

Hint: Rabi crops are sown towards the end of the year. They are harvested in spring. The word 'rabi' comes from the Arabic word meaning spring.

Complete Answer:
Agriculture is a major occupation in India which is among the sectors that employs one the highest number of people. With the vast range of crops that are grown in India, the crops are not all the same kind. There are crops that grow well in certain types of climate and weather patterns. Depending on it, there are two major cycles of crops in India, along with some varieties that are grown in between. Based on the season when they are grown, the crops are divided into three classes- Kharif, Rabi and Zaid Crops.

Let us now see when Rabi crops are sown-
A. Rabi crops are sown in the winter season. It is sown in the months of October till December. They are harvested in the months of April to June. Therefore, this is the correct option.
B. Rabi crops are not sown in the summer season. Instead, crops sown in the summer season are known as Zaid crops. Thus, this is not the correct answer.
C. Rabi crops are not sown in the monsoon season. Instead, crops which are sown at the beginning of the monsoon season are called Kharif crops. So, this is not the correct answer.
D. Rabi crops are not grown at any random time. That would only incur losses as these crops need a specific weather pattern to grow well. So, this is not the correct answer.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: - Some common Rabi crops are - Wheat, Barley, Pea, Onion, Oats, Onion, Oil seeds etc.
- Some common Kharif crops are - Paddy, Maize, Jowar, Ragi, Cotton, Sugarcane, Turmeric, Pulses etc
- Zaid crops include most vegetables and hybrid cereals.
- Timing of agricultural activities in India are decided primarily by the monsoon.