Question

Based on seasonal variations crops are classified as rabi crops, Kharif crops, and Zaid crops.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. There are 3 major crop seasons in India Rabi, Kharif, and Zaid.

1. Rabi crops: They are known as winter crops, sown in winter and harvested in spring eg. mustard, wheat, barley, peas, etc.
2. Kharif crops: These crops are known as monsoon crops which are sown during the monsoon eg. rice, maize, sorghum, pulses, etc.
3. Zaid crops: These are summer season crops grown for a short period between Kharif and rabi crops eg. cucumber, melon, pepper, corn, tomato, etc.

2. Different crops are grown in a different seasons as per the requirement of temperature, and quantity of water.

Thus, the given statement is true.