Question

Write down the difference in seasons in crops of Rabi and Kharif

Answer 1

The crops are of the following types depending upon the season in which they are grown:

Kharif Crops

• The crops which are grown in the monsoon season in the month of June-September are known as Kharif crops.
• For example maize, millet, and cotton.
• Such crops require a lot of water and hot weather for proper growth.

Rabi Crops

• The crops that are grown in the winter season and harvested in the spring, i.e., from the month of October to March are called Rabi crops.
• Wheat, gram, and mustard are some of the Rabi crops.
• Such crops require a warm climate for the germination and maturation of seeds.