Question

Kharif crops need more water than rabi crops.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Kharif and rabi crops

1. Kharif crops (rainy season crops) are grown during rainy season in June/July and harvested in September/October.
2. They need warm and wet weather and large amount of water for vegetative growth and shorter day-length for flowering.
3. Kharif crops include paddy (rice), maize, groundnut, jowar, bajra, pulses, soyabean, cotton, etc.
4. Rabi crops (winter season crops) are sown in October/November and harvested in March/ April.
5. Therefore, rabi crops are called winter crops.
6. These need longer day-length for flowering.
7. These crops require frequent irrigation because these are grown in dry areas.
8. Rabi crops include wheat, gram, peas, mustard, linseed, etc.
9. Therefore, kharif crops need more water than rabi crops.

Final answer: The given statement is true.