Question

Which of the following is a Rabi crop?
A. Millets
B. Maize
C. Gram
D. Cotton

Answer 1

Hint: Rabi is a term derived from the Arabic word for ‘spring’ which is greatly used in the Indian subcontinent due to its applicability. It is also known as a winter crop as its sowing process begins from early winter and the harvest season arrives in spring.

Complete answer:
All crops do not grow in the same season. Different crops require specific and suitable climatic conditions and temperatures to grow. From October to November, rabi crops are sown and harvested in spring during the months of April to June. The crops of Rabi do not require a greater amount of rainfall because these are grown in dry areas. At the same time, the availability of precipitation during the winter months helps in the growth of Rabi crops.
Among the above following crops, sowing of a gram is one of the biggest pulses grown during the Rabi season. Pulses serve as an important source of protein in our diet and crops such as gram and peas are one of the biggest pulses grown in India. Pulses are grown in rotation with other crops for they help in restoring soil fertility by using nitrogen from the air.
On the other hand, crops such as millets, maize, and cotton are Kharif crops and are grown in the summer season (Kharif crops).
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: Pulses need very less moisture to grow and they can also survive in dry conditions. The major pulses producing states in India are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Telangana, etc.