Question

Assertion (A): Maize is a kharif crop

Reason (R): Maize is grown in rainy season

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A.
• B. Both A and R are true and R is the not the correct explanation for A.
• C. A is true and R is false
• D. A is false and R is true

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A.

Option A

Assertion statement:

1. Maize isn't a rabi crop.
2. It is a Kharif crop, i.e., they grow majorly in the high rainfall season.

Reason statement:

1. Kharif crop requires warm weather and rainfall to give a proper yield.
2. This season continues from July until October.

Final answer: (A) Both assertion and reason are true and R is the correct explanation of A.