Question

Which one of the following is a rabi crop

• A. Mustard
• B. Pea
• C. Rice
• D. Wheat

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Wheat

The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Rabi crops are planted at the beginning of the winter.
2. They are usually grown between November and April. Wheat, mustard, pea, and potato are rabi crops.
3. Wheat is the main rabi crop in India.
4. For good growth, it needs alluvial soil, present mainly in the northern plains.

Explanation for incorrect answer

1. Kharif crops are planted at the beginning of the rainy season or autumn.
2. They are usually grown between June and October.
3. Rice, jowar, millets, and maize are Kharif crops.
4. Rice is the most important Kharif crop since most people in India eat rice.

So, the main rabi crop is wheat.