Question

Which of the following is a rabi crop?
A. Cotton
B. Mustard
C. Maize
D. Rice

Answer 1

Hint: Rabi crops are also well-known as ‘winter crops’ which are sown in the winter season and harvested in the spring season.

Complete answer:
Option A, ‘Cotton’ is a kharif crop which is largely dependent on the rainfall patterns and grown in the months of April to May. So, it is not the correct answer.
Option B, ‘Mustard’ comes under the category of Rabi crops. They are grown in the months of October or November which is the beginning of the winter season and is harvested in the spring season. These crops are not impacted by the rainfall pattern and require mainly a warm climate for germination of the seeds and cold climate for their growth. Some of the common Rabi crops are – wheat, gram, peas, barley, mustard etc. Thus, it is the correct answer.
Option C, ‘Maize’ falls under the category of Kharif crops and thus an incorrect answer.
Option D, ‘Rice’ is also considered a kharif crop which requires a huge amount of water for their growth. So, it is also an incorrect answer.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B)

Note: Kharif crops are those crops which are sown in the rainy season and harvested in the month of September to October because they require large amounts of water and thus depend on the rainfall patterns. It requires hot weather conditions for their growth. Some of the prominent kharif crops are rice, maize, cotton, jowar, bajra etc.