Question

What are rabi crops?

Answer 1

Hint: Crops are divided into a wide variety on several bases. Based on the season, crops are categorized as Kharif and Rabi crops. Rabi crops are also known as winter crops. Wheat is a Rabi crop. Think for its time of sowing and harvesting.

Complete answer:
Rabi crops are known as winter crops. They are sown in October or November and are then harvested in spring. Due to production in dry areas, these crops require frequent irrigation. Wheat, gram, barley, are some of the common rabi crops grown in India.

Additional Information: All crops do not grow in the same habitat. Different crops have specific requirements and suitable climatic conditions according to the environment. Based on this condition, crops are broadly classified into two categories: Kharif crops and Rabi crops in India.
The difference between Rabi and Kharif crops is:

Basis of difference	Kharif crop	Rabi crop
Sowing season	Kharif crops are sown during early-May preferably at the beginning of the first monsoon.	Rabi crops are sown around mid-November preferably at the end of the monsoon.
Also known as	Monsoon crops/ Autumn Crops	Winter crops
Rainfall Pattern	Crops are drastically affected – the amount of rainfall can lay waste to the efforts.	Remains unaffected (however, rain in winter can potentially spoil rabi crops)
Essential Factors	Large amounts of water and hot climate.	Requires a warm climate during seed germination and cold climate during growth.
Harvesting Months	During October and November	During April and May
Examples	Cotton, maize, groundnut, and rice	Barley, peas, gram,and wheat

Note:
 - Crops require different seasons to grow thus acting as a basis to divide the distinct varieties.
- “Kharif” translates to “autumn season” in Arabic, also called as monsoon crops.
- “Rabi” translates to “spring season” in Arabic, also called as winter crops.