In Indian agriculture, the period from July to October is called _________.

Rabi season

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Kharif season

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Slack season

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Pre-kharif season

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B Kharif season
Kharif Crops
The word “Kharif” is Arabic for autumn since the season coincides with the beginning of autumn or winter. Kharif crops also are known as monsoon crops. These are the crops that are cultivated in the monsoon season. The Kharif season differs in every state of the country but is generally from June to September. These crops are usually sown at the beginning of the monsoon season around June and harvested by September or October. Rice, maize, bajra, ragi, soybean, groundnut, cotton are all Kharif types crops.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Q59. Consider the following statements related to cropping seasons in India.

1. Kharif crops are sown in winter from October to December and harvested in summer from April to June.

2. Rabi Crops are grown with the onset of monsoon in different parts of the country and these are harvested in September-October.

3. Zaid is a short season during the summer months in between the rabi and the kharif seasons.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are NOT correct?

Give two examples each of

(a) Narrow leaved rabi season weed.

(b) Broad leaved kharif season weed.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program