Question

What type of crop is Jowar?
A. Kharif
B. Rabi
C. Zaid
D. Both A and B

Answer 1

Hint: Jowar is a flowering crop that is consumed both by people and cattle. It is called Sorghum in english. Jowar doesn't need any special attention while growing therefore it is easy to grow. It is rich in fibres and antioxidants and is used to make bhakri or roti.

Complete answer: Option A: Kharif crops are grown from July to October during the monsoon season. Kharif crops require a good amount of rainfall throughout. These crops are sown at the beginning of monsoon and harvested towards the end. Some examples of Kharif crops are Jowar, Maize, Millet, and Rice.
Option B: Rabi crops are grown from October to March. These are winter crops. They are harvested in the spring season. Since they grow in dry areas, these crops require a lot of attention and irrigation. Some examples of Rabi crops are Wheat, Gram, and Barley.
Option C: Zaid crops are grown from March to June and are hence known as summer crops. They require a warmer and dryer climate during their growth period and longer days for flowering. Some examples of Zaid crops are Cucumber, Pumpkin, Bitter gourd, and watermelon.
Option D: Kharif and Rabi are two different types of crops as they require completely different sets of climatic conditions for their growth.

Therefore the correct answer is option (A).

Note: All crops cannot be grown in the same season. Crops have different and specific necessities and appropriate climatic conditions. Based on these climatic conditions, Indian crops are categorized as Kharif crops, Rabi crops, and Zaid crops. All three crops have different sowing seasons and harvesting seasons.