Q. Consider the following statements regarding the cropping seasons in India:
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The kharif season largely coincides with Southwest Monsoon under which the cultivation of tropical crops, such as rice, cotton, jute, jowar, bajra and tur is possible.
Statement 2 is correct: The rabi season begins with the onset of winter in October-November and ends in March-April. The low temperature conditions during this season facilitate the cultivation of temperate and subtropical crops such as wheat, gram and mustard.