Question

Which one of the following is not a Kharif crop?
A.Rice
B.Cotton
C.Mustard
D.Millets

Answer 1

Hint: Kharif crops are also known as summer crops for they are usually sown at the onset of monsoon. The crops grown in the Kharif season require a lot of irrigation and an ample amount of sunshine for better growth and production.

Complete answer:
During Kharif season, the crops are usually sown in June or July when the rain first begins and are then harvested in the month of September to October.
Rice is a Kharif crop and it is cultivated in the plains of the north and northeastern India to the delta regions and coastal regions. Rice requires heavy rainfall and irrigation in summer for its growth. Rice is a staple food crop of the majority of the population in India.
Cotton is also a Kharif fibre crop grown well in the dry areas of the Deccan Plateau having black soil. It grows in the tropical and sub-tropical regions and therefore needs a good amount of sunshine.
Millet is another Kharif crop known for its nutritional value. The various kinds of millets are Jowar, Bajra and Ragi.
Mustard, on the other hand, is a Rabi crop grown during winter. They contribute greatly to the country’s oil production and are consumed extensively.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note: India is listed as the second largest producer of rice after China and West Bengal bags the top list in rice production in India. Maharashtra is the leading producer of millets and the leading states in cotton production are Maharashtra and Gujarat. Mustard is grown extensively in states like Gujarat and Rajasthan.