Question

Give two examples of each:

(a) Kharif crop
(b) Rabi crop

Answer 1

Depending upon their growing season, Indian crops are classified as Rabi and Kharif crops.

a) The crops, sown at the beginning of rainy season (June-July), are known as Kharif crops or summer season crops. Examples- rice, groundnut.

b) The crops which are sown in the beginning of winter (October-November) are known as Rabi or winter season crops. Examples- wheat, gram.