With reference to the cropping patterns in India, consider the following statements: 1. Kharif crops are generally sown in the rainy season which spans from June to September. 2. Wheat, gram, and mustard are examples of Kharif crops. 3. Rabi crops are grown during the winter season from October to March. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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NCERT Class 8 Science — Chapter 1: Crop production and management

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With reference to the cropping patterns in India, consider the following statements:

Kharif crops are generally sown in the rainy season which spans from June to September.
Wheat, gram, and mustard are examples of Kharif crops.
Rabi crops are grown during the winter season from October to March.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A1 and 2 only
B2 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

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Explanation

India’s cropping patterns are primarily classified into three seasons-Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid-based on the monsoon cycle and temperature requirements for plant growth.

Statement 1 is Correct: The Kharif season corresponds with the southwest monsoon. Sowing typically begins in June with the onset of rains, and harvesting takes place in September or October. These crops require high temperature and humidity.

Statement 2 is Incorrect: Wheat, gram, and mustard are Rabi crops, not Kharif. They require cool winters for growth. Examples of Kharif crops include paddy (rice), maize, jowar, bajra, cotton, jute, groundnut, and soybean.

Statement 3 is Correct: The Rabi season is the winter cropping season. Crops are sown in October to December and harvested in April to June. These crops depend on sub-soil moisture or irrigation and the cool climate of the winter months.

Key Takeaway: Kharif crops (e.g., Rice, Cotton) are sown during the monsoon (June–September), whereas Rabi crops (e.g., Wheat, Mustard) are sown in winter (October–March).

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